49 Essex Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0021Map
Owner of record: Mark Essex, LLC
49 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mark Essex, LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 129
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 37
- 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 - 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 17, 2025
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 12A
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor hole approx 2 square feet below bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 12th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass east 1st wood window in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at north window in the 5th room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north & east walls in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate -illegal gate capable receiving pad lock at east 2nd window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & eye lock at room door capable receiving padlock & obrstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing landing recess under 2nd story balcony ,(drop ladder more then 18 feet long down to street landing ) front east at fire escape
Feb 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing bottom glass at north window in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective bottom sash frame at north window in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete & ceramic-tiles floor under the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
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 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective top & bottom window sashes throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
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 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose 6th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jan 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from east located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes and frames in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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 16, 1999
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 4, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 11, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34899814z issued on 3/24/11 work w/o permit at cellar lvl rem: comply w/ the comm order
Aug 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/dob respondent failed to correct the violating conditions cited in prior ecb nov#34899813r for failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway @ rear of bld
Jun 1, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc with dob respondent failed to correct violating condition cited in prior ecb nov#34899815k for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner fire stopping
Jun 1, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an comm's order respondent failed tocorrect violating conditions & file the cofc for prior ecb nov#34899814z for work w/o permit in that @ cellar level installed steel columns
Jun 1, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted @ rear of bldg fire escape for floors 5 through 1 has a no egress to the street fire escape terminates in an area 4feet wide by 18ft long surrounded by wall
Mar 24, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted @ cellar installed appx 12 4x4 steel columns & beams load is being transferred from 5floors above through these columns to new footings also small electrical hot water heater & water meter installed w/ as
Mar 24, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail maintain bldg in a code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc-712.3; 27-345 noted: @ cellar, firestopping (approx 10 sq ft) missing from ceiling. both the mechanical room & room use by bar upstairs for
Mar 24, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy #71314.which indicates permissible use & occupancy of bsmt as storage (use group 10)noted:a.t.0.1. basement occupied as an eating & drinking establishment
Mar 24, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
B354 5b.6a.15.16.44a.50a.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f.50g. 50 fusable link fire damper missing in fresh air duct to boiler also missing swing check valve 50c backflow preventer not piped down 50d shot off valve
Jan 7, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 14
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Windows
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Windows
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Floor
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Floor
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Windows
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Windows
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Construction
Pavement
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - General
Windows
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 14
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
- 15
- Building area
- 8,690 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,188 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 310 / 21
- Assessed value
- $911,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131765, last renewed Feb 10, 2026.
Questions about 49 Essex Street
Who owns 49 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mark Essex, LLC.
Does 49 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 49 Essex Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 49 Essex Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 49 Essex Street?
It has 15 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.