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242 East 2 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00385-0049Map

Owner of record: Diversity Houses Hsg Devel Fdg Co

242 East 2 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2005 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 24 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Diversity Houses Hsg Devel Fdg Co. HPD has recorded 130 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
130
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 19, 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
22
About 92% of the building's 24 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 · 130

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defectice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sweep preventing door from self closing at public hall stairs, 3rd story, section ''stair (a)''

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sweep preventing door from self closing at compactor closet, 2nd story

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sweep preventing door from self closing at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section ''stairs(a)''

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sweep preventing door from self closing at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sweep preventing door from self closing at public hall stairs, 5th story, section ''stair(a)''

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sweep preventing door from self closing at compactor closet, 5th story

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sweep preventing door from self closing at compactor closet, 6th story

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide lock set for re-entry to building at bulkhead roof door

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items chairs in public hall 1st story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock for re-entry at bulkhead roof door

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to staircase ( a) at east at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to public hall stair '' a '' at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at compactor closet door at public hall, 7th story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 7th story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 7th story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at public hall, 7th story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at ''stair a'' east at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at laundry room door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit ''stair a'' fire door at east at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west bulkhead door at roof

    Apr 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at ''stair b'' fire door west at public hall, 7th story

    Apr 16, 2025

    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 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 suspended ceiling at laundry room, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 66th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 66th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; missing one way screws at 1 air conditioning window in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathroom and kitchen. in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 28, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 27, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 26, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #913952.remedy:submit acceptable required te

    Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    2/x/10 out side comm inoperative repair.

    Oct 4, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#813952. remedy: submit required technical report

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade & appurtenances. noted: @ time of insp. south elevation exp#1, loose wood on window sills & wood supporting under air condition unit. rem: maintain exterior bldg facade

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    40p16,17h11,10h11,39o02,70o02. 17h11-where as needed.

    Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit-work noted:expired permit-permit #103846947 expired 6-2-05.remedy:renew permit.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 30, 2023 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 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
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
2005
Floors
7
Residential units
24
Building area
34,821 ft²
Lot area
7,863 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
385 / 49
Assessed value
$1,365,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #142823, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 242 East 2 Street

Who owns 242 East 2 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Diversity Houses Hsg Devel Fdg Co.

Does 242 East 2 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 130 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 East 2 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 242 East 2 Street built?

City records list 2005 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 East 2 Street?

It has 24 residential units and 27 units in total.

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