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31 Avenue C

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00385-0034Map

Owner of record: 254 East 3rd Street

31 Avenue C is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 254 East 3rd Street. HPD has recorded 228 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
228
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
296

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 · 228

  • 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
  • A

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

    Apr 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...metal sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing ...cooking stove in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling, north and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...hard wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ...at range in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...hard wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder is obstructed by awning at front east at fire escape

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at firedoor leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at east balcony at fire escape, 2nd story

    Nov 6, 2023

    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.

    Jul 27, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of washing machine with door intact. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 14, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of washing machine with door intact at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 11, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    § 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 washing machine electric dryer at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 11, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    § 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 washing machine and electric dryer at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 3, 2022

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of washing machine , dryer and electrical range at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 3, 2022

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 12

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 29, 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

    Replace with new the missing .....escutcheon plate at the heat riser, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 16

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ...rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 16

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ...handle at the turnoff valve at the radiator, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Construction other optional

    Requesting a structural stability report due to defects at exposure 1, above the 1st story, a section of decorative masonry trim became dislodged and fell from the building. additionally, sections of stone masonry and bricks are deteriorated and in disrepair.

    Aug 19, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: install approximately 40 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure 1 (east 3rd street) to.safeguard the public

    Aug 19, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 20, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 18, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior facade. at time of inspection, observed at exposure 1, above the 1st story, a section of decorative masonry trim became dislodged and fell from the building. additionally, sections

    Aug 19, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found 1-weil mclain lgb-10 1,170,000 btu steam boiler. due to utility locking gas to boiler, tenants not provided with adequate heat. correct violating conditions and submit certificate of correction

    Apr 22, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35250113x issued on 02/02/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certifi

    Nov 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit.noted;instore on corner of building observed new kitchen hood with duct & exhaust fan were installed without permit.hoodsize approx.6'lx 5'w x 2'h and exhaust fan installed on exterior wall

    Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 3

    32-63 violation of zoning resolution note application #120940376/a3 #121101841/sg #121118076/sg #120940535/a3 advertising wall sign frame not permitted in c2-5 r7a zoning district rem: discontinue remove sign f

    Aug 1, 2012 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Sec. zr 32-63. violation of zoning resolution. note: appl #120940535/a3/ advertising sign/frame not permitted in c2-5/r7a zoning district. remedy: discontinue, remove sign/frame forthwith. contact dob pro-cert

    Jul 27, 2012 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,32a,50a,b,c,d,e,f. 50a- door missing to boiler room. 50b- no spill switch for boiler. 50c- check valve missing for backflow preventor. 50d- seal holes in walls and ceiling. 50e- exposed wires. 50f-

    Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obtain valod oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business vampires assistant,etc remedy:remove illegal sign/register as an oac

    Oct 17, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit vampires assistant,etc remedy:remove illegal sign

    Oct 17, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign not permitted in c2-5 zone vampires assistant,etc remedy:remove illegal sign

    Oct 17, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company leasing or other wise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes vampires assistant,etc remedy:remove illegal sign

    Oct 17, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o the maid remedy:removeillegal sign

    Oct 17, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign not permitted in c2-5 zone the maid remedy:remove illegal sign

    Oct 17, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company leasing or other wise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes the maid remedy:remove illegal sign

    Oct 17, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:at the time of inspectioni found that at the 1st flr level,at moonpie pizzeria the wrong exhaust piping ventalator had been installed.the ventalation has caused smok

    Oct 5, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: permit#102555049 posted for new bathroom & stairs to roof. work on site includes removal of all partitions & ceilings & installation

    Jun 20, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    On various floors gas piping is located in public hallways exposed. violation: failure to maintain plumbing. hazardous. memo 6-30-75 by thomas burke (director of operations) retro-active. remedy: maintain

    Apr 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    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
6
Residential units
20
Building area
14,889 ft²
Lot area
2,646 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
385 / 34
Assessed value
$1,240,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120278, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 31 Avenue C

Who owns 31 Avenue C?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 254 East 3rd Street.

Does 31 Avenue C have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 228 housing violations at this property.

Is 31 Avenue C 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 31 Avenue C built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 31 Avenue C?

It has 20 residential units and 23 units in total.

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