68 Forsyth Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00306-0004Map
Owner of record: Friendship Realty LLC
68 Forsyth 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 Friendship Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 48
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 · 10
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed commercial grade kitchen exhaust fan with approx 20 lf of associated ductwork installed at roof elevation, electrical connections made and fan operational.
Dec 11, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exits-rear fire escapes.1st fire escape level -security window guard open blocking egress.2-fire escape level - red & blue bags cloth.hanging from rod top floor boxes.front fire
Mar 27, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.1-pipe penetrations-no fire stopping.2-door & frame not rated door under cut by 6"no fpsc door.3-ceiling not by code.4-check fl drains & fai.remedy:obtain permt
Mar 27, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg. dept records- in that the cellar has been converted into a social club for approx. 74 persons contrary to records- lawful use is boiler rm & storage. remedy: disconti
Apr 17, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit- work noted. constr. a one sty extension made of plywood, wooden studs, sheetrock & a galvanized tin roof, at the 1st fl rear yd w/o 1st obtaining permits & approvals. remedy: remove or legali
Apr 17, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit work noted at rear yard installed approx 15' of 8'x 12' duct for ventilation for cellar also a 36' exhaust fan on steel stand (penn ventilation inc model#fx18b)remedy:obtain permits or rest
May 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit nted erected a 10' x 15' x 10' approx high wooden shed with plywood and now prie proof material at the 1st fl level of rear of the building in the fire district of manhattan. remedy-remove s
Jul 19, 1996 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2014 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt NA
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 16
Close - General
Floor
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 16
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - General
Floor
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - General
Floor
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 2, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - General
Doors
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2003 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2003 · Apt 15
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
- 9,119 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1G
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 306 / 4
- Assessed value
- $651,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #125110, last renewed Jun 18, 2025.
Questions about 68 Forsyth Street
Who owns 68 Forsyth Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Friendship Realty LLC.
Does 68 Forsyth Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 68 Forsyth Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 68 Forsyth Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 68 Forsyth 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.