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39 Essex Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0026Map

Owner of record: Wei Yan Relaty, INC.

39 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Wei Yan Relaty, INC.. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 29 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 19 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 38

  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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 — Invalid certification
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway

    Apr 3, 2000

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty northeast apt 4 mr wan. located at apt 4

    May 28, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front yard er1.

    May 28, 1996

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door at cellar to boiler room locked

    Apr 17, 1996

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall

    Apr 17, 1996

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen range 4 sty rear south apt 9 er1 located at apt 9

    Apr 17, 1996 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty rear south apt 9 ho located at apt 9

    Apr 17, 1996 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front fire escape er1.

    Apr 12, 1996

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door to bldg lock preventing access to bell for apt.

    Apr 12, 1996

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective brick painting 1 sty to roof at rear bldg.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hanging bx cable cellar at front.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to roof bulkhead.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to boiler room cellar.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose window glass 3 sty east apt 7 front room. located at apt 7

    Mar 10, 1992 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling & wall front room 3 sty east apt 7. located at apt 7

    Mar 10, 1992 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty public hall rear.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 6 sty public hall.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window nailed shut lower sash front rear 3 sty east apt 7. located at apt 7

    Mar 10, 1992 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood saddle entrance door 3 sty east apt 7. located at apt 7

    Mar 10, 1992 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement & plaster ceiling cellar rear.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.

    Mar 10, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 10, 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 · 3

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob records.illegal occupancy noted:cellar lvel converted used as an physical culture establishment and physical culture establichment doing business as "grace"without

    Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    73-36=cellar level occupied as an adult physical culture estavlishment and physical culture establishment doing business as "grac"without bsa approved required per 12-10.discontinue illegal occupancy

    Mar 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.work noted:at cellar level,full height partition walls erected to create 4 massage rooms/beds.installed water and waste lines to create 2 pc bath and 1 shower room.also noted:electrical wo

    Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 16

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
6
Residential units
20
Building area
10,872 ft²
Lot area
2,188 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
310 / 26
Assessed value
$871,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102561, last renewed Dec 26, 2024.

Questions about 39 Essex Street

Who owns 39 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wei Yan Relaty, INC..

Does 39 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 39 Essex Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 39 Essex Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 39 Essex Street?

It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.