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245 East Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00355-0049Map

Owner of record: 245 East Houston Street Company, L.l.c

245 East Houston Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 245 East Houston Street Company, L.l.c. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 18, 2026. 2 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
112

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 18, 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
1
About 6% of the building's 18 apartments

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 · 49

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of push paddle alarm device at bulkhead door

    May 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 9, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder at building front at 1st fire escape from north

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jun 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Mar 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Jan 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jan 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Jan 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes at west and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lockset and assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2nd. & 5th sty. west balcony at fire escape

    May 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Jan 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 4, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of bicycle and/or household articles 2 to 5 sty public hall.

    Dec 1, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots north and west fire escape.

    Dec 1, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash north window west room 2 sty west apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Dec 6, 1990 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 3, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/50a/32a 50a-cover missing on control

    Feb 15, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: no approved plans under alt #101719570. remedy: provide approved plans.

    Dec 7, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembley w/out a current pa permit noted at 1st floor car with seating arranged for approx 120 persons premises not in code compliance for a p a dba neer ba remedy discontinu illegal us

    Dec 7, 1998 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: bldg altered under alt #101719570. 1st fl bar in operation w/o issuance of new co. remedy: discontinue illegal use. obtain a valid c of o.

    Dec 7, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plan. noted: at 1sr floor space installation of d.j. booth with steps constructed of wood frame & metal sheets paneling contrary to plans prof. certified, perforated 3/20/98

    Aug 17, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection noted: no approved plans for alt#101719570. remedy: stop all work & permit approved plan.

    Jun 9, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: interior renovation of 1st floor commercial space. installation of sheetrock partitions at various locations. removal of wood stud and plaster partitions. installation of 2 steel a

    Mar 23, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 8

    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
5
Residential units
18
Building area
11,567 ft²
Lot area
2,813 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
355 / 49
Assessed value
$2,218,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133368, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 245 East Houston Street

Who owns 245 East Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 245 East Houston Street Company, L.l.c.

Does 245 East Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 245 East Houston Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 245 East Houston Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 245 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.