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286 East 2 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00372-0056Map

Owner of record: Houston Group, LLC

286 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Houston Group, LLC. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on August 22, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
109
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
190

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 22, 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
2
About 10% of the building's 20 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 · 109

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

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

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electric extension cords runing at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold items chairs and cabinets at building front yard

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at public hall, 5th story

    May 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 5th story

    May 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at compactor closet at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at compactor closet north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose marble nosing at landing tread at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at compactor closet north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in compactor closet at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall in compactor closet at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane 2nd window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at 1st window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at 2nd window at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at 1st window at south wall, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west, east, and north walls in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north and west walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioning unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door

    Oct 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front court

    Sep 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 120 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed on building entrance door

    Dec 6, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt d lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2021 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south and west walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt d lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2021 · Apt D

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 9

  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 8, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide heating system/boiler room access information sign as per hmc 27-2033..; 28-301.

    Jul 21, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupiedbuilding. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failue to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 and27-366 for transiently occupied building.rmdy:discontinue illegal occu

    Jul 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:lack of a systemof automiatic sprinklers system where required per bc903.2; 27-954 in transiently occupied building.rmdy:discontinue illegal company.

    Jul 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanet dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes:certificate of occupancy #26048 indicates 5story building to be legally approved as multiple dwelling class "a" apt buidling.apt#c

    Jul 9, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms respondent failed to correct conditions in #34828802n at apt d 1st fl duplex having erected full height partitions creating 3 br at the bsmt rem: comply w/ code

    Jul 2, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at apt d erect full height partitions creating 3 bedrooms in basement. all occupied w/no 2nd means of egress. deptof bldgs records state recreational room at basement,illegal conversio

    Jan 11, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of buildings records: noted: at apt d 1st flr duplex having erected full height partitions creating 3 bedrooms at basement bldg dept records state basement to be

    Jan 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,450

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: at 1st flr apt d duplex apt w/recreational room in basement. full height partitions erected creating 3 bedrooms in basement no secondary means of egress

    Jan 11, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and or appurtenances-hazardous.location:apt #b on 1 fl and cellar storm sump pumb installed in cellar incorrectno back flow valve, pvc pipes, and exposed to causing to flood

    Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $800

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  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted installed a metal paw stairway in apartment 2b up to the 3 fl with one room and both w/o first obtaining permits and approvals remedy remove or legalize if feasible

    Oct 17, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit- expired permit .noted: work in progress at 1 fl. apt # b,c,d and cellar level and apt # 2a-3fl and apt d and b -4 fl under permit # 102214925- expired 1/5/2000 remedy: renew permit

    Feb 23, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plan # 102214925- alt oct/5/1999. noted: cellar wall layout contrary to plan , walls anf door opening relocated . 2- apt # 3b and 3d - 4 fl has 3 bedrooms plan allows 2. apt 2a

    Feb 23, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 11, 2025 · Apt D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 14, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 3, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 25, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
18,062 ft²
Lot area
5,298 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
372 / 56
Assessed value
$2,197,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102998, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.

Questions about 286 East 2 Street

Who owns 286 East 2 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Houston Group, LLC.

Does 286 East 2 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.

Is 286 East 2 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 286 East 2 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 286 East 2 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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