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251 East Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00355-0052Map

Owner of record: Argento Gina J

251 East Houston Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Argento Gina J. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. 11 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • 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

    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, 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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
  • 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

    Section 61 m/d law discontinue use unless and until an approved application is filed and a certificate of occupancy is obtained business use for restaurant at basement

    May 1, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd sty balcony,front north fire escape.

    Mar 24, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys public hall.

    Oct 16, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty front.

    Aug 27, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 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 basement ceiling thru out.

    Oct 19, 1988

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt 3 frey. , section '' ''

    Sep 12, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & plaster throughout 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Aug 11, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom at street to 2 sty north apt 2f. located at apt 2f

    Nov 17, 1987 · Apt 2F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 12, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and door toboiler room.

    Apr 8, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system 3rd sty front apt 3 to street entrance of building. , section '' ''

    Sep 5, 1984 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35542867r issued on 12/22/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Feb 19, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note at exp#1 decorative lintels above windows in disrepair w/lintels missing at 2nd fl &at 3rd fl cracks. also at 2nd fl above window on north side missing

    Dec 22, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed damaged, missing window cornices exposing brick, missing mortar joints, several cracks on the stone around the 1st floor

    Sep 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Unknown

    Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work until a permit and approvals have been obtained.

    Oct 25, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificat4e of occupany 35368- changed from shop & boiler room to social club. remedy: discontinue social club use at basement and restore same to legal use.

    Jun 4, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,450 ft²
Lot area
1,406 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
355 / 52
Assessed value
$1,101,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #131939, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.

Questions about 251 East Houston Street

Who owns 251 East Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Argento Gina J.

Does 251 East Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 East Houston Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 251 East Houston Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 East Houston Street?

It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.

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