31 Essex Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0030Map
Owner of record: 31 Essex Street,
31 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 16 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 31 Essex Street,. HPD has recorded 219 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 219
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 198
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 · 219
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to east wall panel in the foyer located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 12
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 missing building front at fire escape
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 6th story
Jun 4, 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
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 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to east wall in the foyer located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at north and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2
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 stack at fire escape
Jun 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at fire door leading to north court at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jun 24, 2024
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( approx 10 sqft ) in the bathroom located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 6th story
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at bulkhead , 6th story
Jul 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 13, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of partition wall erected from floor to ceiling with door creating additional room in the 1st room from north located at apt 13, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 13, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 13, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition unit obstructing access to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisiting of partition wall erected from floor to ceiling with door creating additional room in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 12, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to file required tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed new stucco walls in hallway from the 1st fl to 6th fl ofbuilding.metal framing in ceilings with electrical work in hallway.fur
Apr 4, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.note:attime of inspection observed no safe construction bill of rights postedin a conspicuous location in the lobby,nor did i observe the posting o
Apr 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises.note:at time of inspection observed electrical work in hallway ceiling through the 1st fl-6th fl of building permit#m00223397-i1-el.exp 4/17/2021 not
Apr 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Sign attached to fire escape thru-out all fls remedy:remove
Oct 30, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/16/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/.50-debris & storage in boiler room.50a-boiler feed direct into cast iron boiler.50b-back flow preventor not piped down.50c-coil safety valve not piped down.50e-holes in boiler rm
Mar 12, 2007 · Penalty $350
Active - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit.at time of inspection found that penthouse extension on roof,required that existing vent stuck was extended about 10 to 12' w/ no permit for that plumbing work.remedy:obtain a permit
Nov 16, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work contrary to that allowed under appl # 103957666 & approved plans dates 11-9-05 in that no tenant safety notes are present on plans & partitions layout at roof extension are not as per plans.
Oct 2, 2006 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
A dead bolt on the 1st fl corridor door leading from fire escape egress path at rear of bldg to st egress has created a hazardous condition & obstruction of egress. remedy:remove illegal hardware, door 2 remain
Aug 10, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required-in that fire escape drop ladder has been removed during construction operations at rear of building leaving tenants in rear apar
Apr 10, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 12
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cabinet
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 28, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2013 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 31, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2011 · Apt A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 12
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,418 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,450 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 310 / 30
- Assessed value
- $911,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107437, last renewed Apr 7, 2026.
Questions about 31 Essex Street
Who owns 31 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 31 Essex Street,.
Does 31 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 219 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 Essex Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 31 Essex Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 Essex Street?
It has 16 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.