270 East 3 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00372-0008Map
Owner of record: Fairfax Management Corp.
270 East 3 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Fairfax Management Corp.. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 18 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 40
- HPD complaints
- 43
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 20
- IInformation / order
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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at cellar
Apr 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
May 2, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling fixture at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
Req for info:vios cited the condn of bldg&req reprs t/be perform .ceu conduct site visit&perform audit of job.a subseq req forinfo was sent.info submitt to ceu was insuff & a full audit was issued.remedy: owner/aor sub revised plans correct the stated issues in the audit original inspection date 10/3/19 see control#291024
Jan 26, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Peer review/request for info:major repr wrk prfmed @2&3fl walls exp1,2 &4alng av c.heavyframg,flooring+existing wall dmge obsrvd on4/17/19 work does not match prmt'd dwg & document dmge eork done & proposed in comply manr. remedy:owner to provide 3 naes pe for insp & peer rev by 8/14. original insp date 7/28/20 see comp#1548876 control#315973
Jan 26, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to safeguard all perso ad perperty affected by const operation s observed horizontal ad diag-
Nov 19, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2012
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 40
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. observed permit # 140996741 issued 03/18/2021 expired on issued 03/18/2022 for partial demo/partially demolish the building. however plans indicate 1st
Jan 30, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence permit expired on 12/31/2021.
Oct 25, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons&property affected by const ops:stop all demo work&all work onsite only allowed to fix violating conditions.call cse for reinsps.provided engineers report for structural integrit
Nov 19, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments sws needs anchoring for demolition operation with pipe scaffold on top.at time of my inspection of an inactive alteration jobs
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection inadequate/does not meet code specification.at time of inspection of an inactive alteration job observed that there isa debris chute portruding from sidewalk shed parapet wall and was drop
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Area to be protected.note-@time of inspection i observed sidewalk shedin place.upon inspecton i observed sidewalk shed wasn't extended 5' creating unsafe condition for pedestrians.shed must extend additional 5'
Jan 20, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection doesn't meet code specifications.note:@time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place.the following unsafe conditions observed:(1)failure to provide corrugated metal tied to facade &
Jan 20, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specificatiosn note at the time of my inspection on a 8 story alt building i observed sidewalk shed in place i observed missing caps than the belts and parapet wall
Oct 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const docs.as noted:site was inspected by ceu engineer eric d.hoyt pe on 4/17/19.meeting w/ceu engineer,oserved the following structural nonconformities:2)bowing out of support
Apr 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment or temp cons-guardrailsas noted:site was inspected by ceu enginer eric d hoyt pe on 4/17/19.meeting w/ceu engineer,the following safety hazards were observed:no gu
Apr 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate.failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35330732p issued on 05/11/2018 and to file a certificate of co
Aug 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed w/the following violating conditions-sharp edges-bolts & screws w/o or cap shall be protected to prev
Jun 26, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises. note: attime of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/no pemrit posted in any conspicuous place at the work site or visible to the public
Jun 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance.at time of inspection vertical cracks throughout the facade.rem:maintain exterior building walls.
May 11, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place missing 5' extention at exp#2. remedy: comply w/code-provide extention.
Apr 20, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept records. noted: at time of insp of celalr observed one room living space occupied by tenant at cellar front. occupancy contrar
Mar 19, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at the time of my inspection at time above address on the above date i observed vertical cracks throughout the facade. i also observed the bldg has seperates fro
Mar 7, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises.note:at time of inspection obsered sidewalk shed in place with no permit postedin any conspicuous place.at the work site or visible to public from th
Sep 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification.note:at time ofinspection observed the following violations.damage mudsill;damage planks on top of sidewalk shed;parapet walls starting to deteriorate and
Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for ecb violation #34993237z which was issued on 08/10/2012 for defective facade. rmdy: file certificate of corre
Aug 28, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalkshed as performed by code note:sidewalk shed erected under job #140234814 along exp#2 has inopeable bulb (randomly) affected area visibly da
Dec 29, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. note:observed sidewalk shed erected at exp#1 (avenue c)and exp#2 (e 3rd st) under permit #140234814-01-eq-sh. 1-sws columns a
Nov 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34993236r issued on 8/10/12. work w/o a permit. steel shoring & i beams at cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Feb 19, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34993236r issued on 8/10/12. noted: no compliant recorded. norelant jobs permitted. bldg under vacate. remedy: comply w/the comm's
Jan 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm'nrs order contained in nov#34993236r issued on 8/10/12. for steel shoring installed in cellar w/o a permit.remedy:comply w/the comm'nrs order.
Nov 1, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34993236r issued on 8/10/12. for steel shoring installed in cellar w/o a permit. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Sep 25, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted: at time of inspection cracks are evident at exposure 1 & 2 also bulging. remedy: repair &/or replace defects.
Sep 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents.noted installation of sidewalk shed on exp#1 & exp#2 does not conform(1)missing 5ft extenison on exp#2(2)missing cross bracing(3)vertical members out of plumb.r
Sep 12, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const doc.noted:@ time of insp sidewalk shed does not cover entire side of the bldg & does not extend 5'past the bldg on e 3st side permit was initialy filled on 8/4/14.rem:con
Aug 14, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note:respondent failed to correct conditions cited in nov #34993236r in that remedy requires obtaining a permit for steel shoring installed in
Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioners order contained in notice of violation #34993236r issued on 8/10/12.for work w/o permit.noted:steel shoring has been installed in cellar including steel i beam & steel vert
Apr 30, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34993236r issued on 8/10/12. for work w/o a permit. noted: steel shoring has been installed in cellar including steel i beam and steel vertical shorin
Mar 7, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34993236r issued on 8/10/12. for work w/o a permit.noted:steel shoring has been installed in cellar including steel i beams and steel vertical shoring
Jan 29, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. defects noted: at time of inspection cracks are evident at (crack) patched areas in various locations at exposure #1 and 2. rmdy: repair all noted defects
Jan 29, 2014 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection steel shoring hasbeen installed in cellar including steel i beams and steel vertical shoring columns. remedy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal
Aug 10, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection cracks are evident at exps 1 & 2. bldg is leaning out of plumb towards avenue c & east 3rd st. wal is bulging outward at
Aug 10, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted at 2nd floor hallway storing wheelchair,boxes clothes & personal appliance,@ 3rd floor hallway storing 2 bicycles, by ladder leading to hatch
Apr 14, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. defects noted:at time of inspection facade at front of building above store fronts isbowing outward. floors in aptment above stores leaning out of plumb. b
Mar 9, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner: noted: at 2nd flr apt 1a flr sagging,sloping,thru-out apt up to 2" deflection in someareas of flr at kitchen,ceilings,drop ceiling sagging in need of repai
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall noted: (1) vertical structuralcracks, ranging from 1/2 "-1 from 2nd story to roof, north wall, a north west corner (2) north foundation wall at cellar level is broken and
Sep 5, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jul 10, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jun 29, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jun 29, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
May 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
May 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 30, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 1/F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,419 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,021 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 372 / 8
- Assessed value
- $43,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 270 East 3 Street
Who owns 270 East 3 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fairfax Management Corp..
Does 270 East 3 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 270 East 3 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 270 East 3 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 270 East 3 Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.