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279 East Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00350-0016Map

Owner of record: 279 E Houston St LLC

279 East Houston Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 279 E Houston St LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

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
2
About 11% of the building's 18 apartments
Down from 3 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 · 83

  • 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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets. at fire escape

    Apr 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at rear yard

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of floor signs out of sequence all storys at public hall

    Jul 12, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective tile floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 12, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all storys at public hall

    Jul 12, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard throughout.

    Jul 29, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete & vinyl floor at 1 sty rear public hall.

    Jul 29, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing shoe to dropladder at rear stack.

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame entrance door to 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jul 25, 1998 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass skylight ceiling bathroom 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jul 25, 1998 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electriclal ouetlet north room 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jul 25, 1998 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile south wall bathroom 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jul 25, 1998 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thru out 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jul 25, 1998 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jul 25, 1998 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4 sty northwes apt 4a thru out , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing stained glass at skylight bathroom 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass lower sash bathroom window 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven gas range kitchen 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile bathroom 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls cent4er room 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer system vestibule to 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet kitchen 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at stove kitchen 4 sty northwest apt 4a , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock entrance door to 5 sty front west apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in kitchen 5 sty front west apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture north room 5 sty front west apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven on kitchen range 5 sty front west apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1996 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 5 sty northwest apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Apr 11, 1995 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Apr 11, 1995 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Apr 11, 1995 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall bathroom 5 sty northwest apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Apr 11, 1995 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty northwest apt 4a gaines. , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged ceiling bathroom 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain at kitchen sink 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty east apt 2b ms garber. , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective front door knob 3 sty east apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty northeast apt 2b garber , section '' ''

    Apr 6, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall & ceiling bathroom 3 sty northeast apt 2b , section '' ''

    Apr 6, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective key operated lock assembly entrance door 3 sty northeast apt 2b , section '' ''

    Apr 6, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective west window upper sash north room 3 sty northeast apt 2b , section '' ''

    Apr 6, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 3 sty northeast apt 2b , section '' ''

    Apr 6, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty southwest apt 4d ruke , section '' ''

    Mar 24, 1993 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 5 sty southeast apt 4d , section '' ''

    Mar 24, 1993 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator south room 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Mar 17, 1993 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Dec 16, 1992 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin sink bathroom and kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Dec 16, 1992 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    May 24, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    May 24, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.in that construction material are being stored at public hallway 1st fl & 5th fl sheetrock plywood cement bags & compound buckets there is also an accumulation of garbage & debris s

    Jan 14, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work witthout a permit work noted interior demolition of partitions and ceiling relocated entrance door to apartment installing new plumbingpiped and elevating floor of apartment 3b fourth floor and relocated

    Sep 21, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2B

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
9,432 ft²
Lot area
2,556 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
350 / 16
Assessed value
$1,467,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121020, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 279 East Houston Street

Who owns 279 East Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 279 E Houston St LLC.

Does 279 East Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 East Houston Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 279 East Houston Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 East Houston Street?

It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.

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