157 East 2 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00397-0012Map
Owner of record: 157 East 2nd St HDFC
157 East 2 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 40 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 157 East 2nd St HDFC. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 28 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 24
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 49
- 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
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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, 2024
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 - 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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to 1 sty southwest apt 1c. , section '' ''
Jun 20, 1991 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Mar 27, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jan 17, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of telephone wire running across roof throughout.
Nov 21, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st sty rear west apt 1c kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Nov 21, 1985 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 2nd sty rear east apt 2e er1. located at apt 2e
Nov 21, 1985 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door at 5th sty front west atp 5b.
Nov 21, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 2nd sty rear east apt 2e er1. , section '' ''
Nov 21, 1985 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots rugs etc on 2 & 3 sty front east fire escapes.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wood etc on 5 sty front west fire escape balcony.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at east & west air shafts.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective hopper door in 2 sty pub hall incinerator closet.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stories rear at east & west.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls all stories pub hall at incinerator hopper doors.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes east all stys.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes west all stys.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of incinerator compartment doors bolted closed all stys.
Nov 15, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathroom bathtub cold water 4th sty southwest apt 4c er1. located at apt 4c
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling at bathroom 2 sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink hot water 4th sty southwest apt 4c er1. located at apt 4c
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at 5 sty southeast apt 5f. , section '' ''
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock front entrance 4th sty southwest apt 4c. located at apt 4c
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing lower sash glass south window at kitchen 2nd sty northwest apt 2b er1. located at apt 2b
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing top and bottom glass west window front east room 2nd sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing bottom sash glass at bathroom 2nd sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing top and bottom sash glass front west room eastwindow 2nd sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b
Nov 15, 1985 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storm water penetrating front wall of east room 5th sty southeast apt 5f er1. , section '' ''
Sep 25, 1985 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the center airshaft north.
Sep 24, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 1 sty 2nd from east at rear apt 1e kitchen er1. , section '' ''
May 28, 1985 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and woodwork 2nd sty south apt 2d throughout. , section '' ''
Apr 16, 1985 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings throughout 2nd sty south apt 2d. , section '' ''
Apr 16, 1985 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window lower sash glass 1 sty center south apt 1e rear west room er1. , section '' ''
Mar 22, 1985 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes on front east & west balconies all stys.
Dec 18, 1980
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clgs & walls 1st sty rear west apt 1d thru out. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1980 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs & walls 1st sty rear west apt 1d apt thru out. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1980 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 1st sty apt 1d rear west entire apt.
Dec 18, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg 1 sty 2nd apt from east at rear 1d thru out.
Dec 18, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg & walls rear & center room 1 sty 2nd from west apt z1d. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1980 · Apt Z1D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 35
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 27, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2021
Dob violation - active - 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 1, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11367
May 23, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
9013/122786
Jun 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11367
Apr 29, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Car cease use class 1 car door restrictor is not working plunger missing repair or replace. out side comm inoperative repair.
Sep 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensure passenger safety. file application and install dlm and perform
Jul 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Cease use item door zone restrictor has been tampered with/disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers' safety. repair and contact nycdob at [email protected] an
Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. noted: at apt 4b visible cracks in wallsat exposure #1 front bedroom around windows from flr to ceiling north wall west south wall horizontal and vertical cracks at hallways dinnin
Jun 9, 2008 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a,16,26,32a,34a,42,48a,50a,b,c,d,e. 50. oil transfer pump belt broken. 50a. holes in boiler room walls and ceiling. 50b. storage and debris in boiler room 50c. coil safety valve defective and lot piped down.
Aug 29, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 1)identification for elevator bank, 2)identification for stair on floor 1 to 5, (3"high alphabetic signs for each). remedy: provide 3"high alphabetic letter for stair & elevator as per local
Jul 27, 1998 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,35#,00.35#-#-number equipment with n y c number 000 vent machine room to outside air.
Oct 3, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17i 35# 17 also provide grills 35 properly secure the satirway to the motor room
May 18, 1993 · Penalty $200
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report a compliance with local law 16/84 certify- ing to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy; file report.
Jan 28, 1991
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 5G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
May 21, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
May 21, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Construction
Pavement
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2004 · Apt 5F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 40
- Building area
- 27,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,788 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 397 / 12
- Assessed value
- $1,720,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104439, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 157 East 2 Street
Who owns 157 East 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 157 East 2nd St HDFC.
Does 157 East 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 East 2 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 157 East 2 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 East 2 Street?
It has 40 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.