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244 East Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00397-0065Map

Owner of record: 244 Houston Corp.

244 East Houston Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 244 Houston Corp.. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 8 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
54

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 48

  • I

    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 22, 2024

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 22, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 at or near mailbox. at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar. at boiler room

    May 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioning unit protruding from window at building front at fire escape, 4th story

    Jan 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioning unit protruding from window at building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jan 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails at east and west bottom channels on 2nd story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails at east and west bottom channels on 3rd story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails at east and west bottom channels on 4th story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails at east and west bottom channels on 5th story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 sign at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at vestibule

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at support bracket under bottom channel on 2nd story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at support brackets under bottom channels on 3rd story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at support brackets under bottom channels on 4th story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at support brackets (welded brackets) under bottom channels on 5th story balcony, front south at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Jun 2, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ac/unit, boxes and household items at public hall, 5th story

    Dec 5, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 5, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at door to street at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door to street at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose banister at stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 5, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective handrail at west wall from 1st floor to 2rd floor staircase at public hall

    Sep 15, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at freezer door at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2004 · Apt 2A

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2004 · Apt 2A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2004 · Apt 2A

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew east wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2002 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar

    Mar 28, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4-c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2001 · Apt 4-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trash cans stored 1 sty public hall.

    May 1, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty north apt 3b hardwick. located at apt 3b

    May 1, 1992 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty rear west apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood hand rail from intermediate landing to 2 sty public hall.

    Jul 31, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty front south apt 4c morton/ located at apt 4c

    Jul 31, 1991 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Sep 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 14, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 21, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 21, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 28, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 28, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit. (the cut,etc.) rem: remove illegal sign.

    Sep 26, 2012 · Penalty $10,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-5 district. (the cut,etc.) rem: remove illegal sign.

    Sep 26, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-502.6 property owner acting as outdoor advertising company.fail to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (the cut,etc.) rem:remove illegal signs/register.

    Sep 26, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-5 district. (the cut,etc.) rem: remove illegal sign

    Sep 26, 2012 · Penalty $10,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit. (the cut,etc.) rem: remove illegal sign.

    Sep 26, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current cert of operation no pa permit for this premises @ time of inspection. remedy: obtain a pa cert of operation.

    Mar 4, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records:noted: upon insp at cellar level approx 30 persons at eating & drinking estb in conjuction w/1st fl contrary 40 co #096804 which clearly 40

    Mar 4, 2012 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor ad co sign on display structure without a permit. (crank bulldog, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising co sign prohibited in c2-5 district. (crank, bulldog etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising co failure to obtain oac registration # while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (crank, bulldog, etc) remedyremove illegal signs/register.

    Apr 1, 2009

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising co leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes. (crank, bulldog, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Apr 1, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is vertical crack 1 inch wide 30'0 feet high at east wall front from 1st story to 3rd fl. approx.hazardous.remedy:make all necessary repairs and provide eng.

    May 30, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid cerificate of occupancy. alt #257/88. remedy: obtain a vaild certificate of occupancy

    Jul 19, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 20, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 21, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2005 · Apt D

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 5, 2005 · Apt XX

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 18, 2004 · Apt 2A

    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 (D5)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
14
Building area
9,606 ft²
Lot area
3,500 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
397 / 65
Assessed value
$1,359,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #140808, last renewed Nov 14, 2025.

Questions about 244 East Houston Street

Who owns 244 East Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 244 Houston Corp..

Does 244 East Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 244 East Houston 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 244 East Houston Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 244 East Houston Street?

It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.

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