21 Essex Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00297-0019Map
Owner of record: Halifax Mgmt Corp
21 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Halifax Mgmt Corp. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2018. 10 of the 18 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 34
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jul 23, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing :defective rotted brackets near anchorage at front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inadequate ''toe hold'' on dropladder due to proximity of building's canopy at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and garbage bags at lobby, 1st story
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at south window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable eye bolts at exterior side of entrance door to apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty south apt number 9.
Feb 25, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4th and 5th stys north and south apts.
Feb 25, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Feb 25, 1986
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 2, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jun 21, 2000
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jun 21, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 21, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work without permit in front of the store one awning approx. 12ft l x3ft h x3ft d on awning one business accessory sign and one illuminated hanging sign oval ship approx. size 3ft h x 5ft l , all sign mention "
Oct 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to plan under application#103940201 in that a/c unit & duct work at roof extention at 2 story is not shown on plans remedy:conform to plans or obtain amendments.
Nov 29, 2004 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit (70% of owrk completed) noted: demilion of partition walls with drebris thrown to 1st fl roof bezon & cleanup of public stairwell throwing dust from top fls to bottom of stairwell. constru
Jul 2, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: broken steps detached from stringer and missing & detached railings. location: 4th through 5th floors rear fire escape.
Jul 2, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safely & properly remove material/debris from construction site. noted: debris from illegal demoliion & construction thrown from 4th fl onto 1st fl roof below. public stairwell swept by sweeping di
Jul 2, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2016 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt PA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - General
Windows
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 5N8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 5N8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 13, 2003 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2003 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 24, 2003 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 24, 2003 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 24, 2003 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 24, 2003 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 6,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,571 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 297 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,200,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #100981, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.
Questions about 21 Essex Street
Who owns 21 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Halifax Mgmt Corp.
Does 21 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 Essex Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 19% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 21 Essex Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 Essex Street?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.