221 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00396-0004Map
Owner of record: 221 Ave B, LLC
221 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 221 Ave B, LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 10 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 48
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceding 130 degrees at fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure southwest coner top return rail on 2nd story balcony, front west at fire escape
Dec 30, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose and hanging metal tread 11th bottom up on 3rd story balcony,front west at fire escape
Dec 30, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken bottom window glass in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shower head at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - 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 north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective inoperative mortise lock at the door in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 1st from bottom up at west fire escape balcony , 4th story
Nov 10, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
.due to fire
Mar 18, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 9, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 15, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
50.50-at time of inspection there is no functioning boiler at this location as per sec 102.3 and 102.3.1 of the fuel gas code it is the responsibility of the owner to provide a boiler maintained in proper condi
Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facade & appurtenances.noted:@the time of my insp an approx 30' tall exterior metal vent/duct has become disslodged fromthe wall @exp#3.brackets are no longer attached or loose from wall.ven
Jan 6, 2016
Resolve - Non-hazardous
(1) having installed a sign w/o a permit (2) having an illuminated sign w/o a current permit remedy : remove illegal work
Nov 13, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
- having a wall sign projecting more than 12 inches over the sidewalk remedy : remove illegal work
Nov 13, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: firestopping (missing sheet rock & metal pan)at front&west section of basement (app 10'x15') is missing,broken&need of repair. remedy:make all necessary repairs.
Mar 27, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close
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- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 21, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,538 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,936 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 396 / 4
- Assessed value
- $1,613,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138329, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 221 Avenue B
Who owns 221 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 Ave B, LLC.
Does 221 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 Avenue B rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 Avenue B built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 Avenue B?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.