223 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00396-0005Map
Owner of record: 223 Ave B. ;;c
223 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 223 Ave B. ;;c. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on January 19, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 205
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 58
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ...hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets ...at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge at bulkhead to the roof
Jan 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish bins at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story
Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story
Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony, front stack at fire escape
Sep 8, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2019 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, apartment at east
Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, apartment at east
Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 7, 5th story, apartment at east
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system - missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom bell-buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at toilet in the bathroom located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2016
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .........ceiling in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ........ in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing faucet handle at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door frame in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony,front west stack
Oct 15, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th story balcony,front west stack
Oct 15, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing
Oct 15, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to building
Sep 15, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 20, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Due to vent stack from 221 avenue b leaning onto property
Jan 8, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Reissue #35322998m date of issue 07/29/2018. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. on the front of fire escape wires are running loose blocking egress. rem: remove obstruction.
Sep 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue# 35335250p date of issue 6/1/18. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed on the front of fire escape, wires are running loose blocking egress. rem: remove obstruction.
Jul 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at the time of inspection i observed on the front of fire escape,wires are running loose blocking egress.rem:remove obstruction.
Jun 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35298055j issued on 01/02/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. unobtructed rxit passageway on 4th fl reaer @ fire escape. flow
Apr 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to providde unobstruction exit paddageway. noted: at the time of inspection i observed on the front & rear fire escape wires runningacross the fire escape,wires running across the fire escape. there wir
Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $313
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue #35298055j date of issue 01/02/18.failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway on 4th fl rear of said bldg having air conditionerin window protruding onto fire escape pathway along w/flowe.rem:remove
Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue#35245360r date of issue 5-3-17. not curring failure to provided unobstructed exit pssageway on 4th fl rear of said bldg having air conditioner in window protruding onto fire escape pathway along w/flowe
Jan 2, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35287483m issued on 08/08/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Nov 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35287483m issued on 08/08/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for obstructing the fire exit with an a/c unit. re
Sep 23, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. business sign in canopy approx 15fl long 2ft hight 5ft depth in sign mention"subway"in there side. that is in front of the store west facing. other 1 poster facing on west 3ft 6inch hight 2ft
Aug 11, 2017 · Penalty $100
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: 4th fl rear fire escape blocked by ac unit. flower pot & metal stand condition remain inchinge. remedy: remove obstruction.
Aug 8, 2017 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Erect sheetmetal awning approx 24ft wide x 5ft overhang x 3ft high,w/illuminated inscription"subway"in raised block capital letters. all work done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
Jul 16, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:4th fl rear fire escape blocked by ac unit,flower pot and metal stand.rem:remove all obstructions immediately.
Jun 26, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provided unobstructed exit passageway. noted: fire on 4 flr rear of said bldg having air conditioner in window, protruding onto fire escape pathway, along width flower path crating a tripping hazard.
May 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit. work noted demolished a one story structure at rear yard 12 x 16 x 12 without first obtaining permits and approvals note; structure was being used for stonger. remedy: restore or legalize.
Nov 15, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintian plumbing and / or appurtenances - hazardous remedy : maintian plumbing and / or appurtenances location ; 2-5 floor that 6 as meter and gas piping are in public hall ways
Sep 27, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt BUILDI
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 1, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 1, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 1, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 28, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 28, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 24, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,518 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,936 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 396 / 5
- Assessed value
- $1,228,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137091, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 223 Avenue B
Who owns 223 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 223 Ave B. ;;c.
Does 223 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 223 Avenue B rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 223 Avenue B built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 223 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.