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240 East Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00397-7502Map

Owner of record: Houston Place Condominium

240 East Houston Street is a condominium built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Houston Place Condominium. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 7 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
28
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 17

  • 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 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2a fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3c fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4d fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5e fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 8, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 5E

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 3C

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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. at front areaway

    Jul 3, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.

    Apr 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 100 watts incandescent required or equivalent night inspection.

    Jan 24, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door to building locked preventing access to apts.

    Jan 24, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 28

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 3, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 3, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 1, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 25, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 21, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 2, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 21, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 3, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 3, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Jul 12, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 7, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 7, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1509.9. misc. combustible roof structures. at time of inspection a combustible wooden deck wwas erected on roof covering more than 20% of the contiguous roof area at that level. remedy: comply w/code & nov

    Jul 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97i10.(97i)repair all equipment & machine room damaged due to fire.call 212-566-5542 before returning to service so equipment can be tested & inspected by dob.

    Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84m7/63m7/31h10/.84m7-provide missing cab communication(phone)63m7-provide missing city id tags main line & machine.31h10-repair worn car guide shoes.

    Jun 4, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection for application # 104085623 as required during construction operation. remedy: stop work forthwith and provide approved plans.

    Nov 30, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work contrary to that allowed under application #104085623 in that newsub flooring metal c joist not shown of plans (2) floor desination no t correct plans indicates 1st & 2fl work being performed at 2nd fl

    Jun 22, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection under application#103771553 for work at the 1st floor and basement as required by this department.remedy: stop all work and provide plans

    May 25, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted at the first floor store installed a new front demolished interior non-bearing partition and created and opening in floor and installed metal stairs without obtaining permits an

    Mar 25, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid cofo noted:alt type 1 job application #100894025 to convert from eating and drinking establishment to medical offices is now occupied as medical office w/o obtaining final sign

    May 16, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    34a. boiler room door must open towards egress section 4-6-8 part 4 of titler 12 of the official compilation of codes, rule and regulatins of the state of new york.

    Apr 16, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted:plaster/stucco cracked and loose and fell onto sidewalk below.location:south/east corner-east wall.remedy:provide overhead protection immediately and make all ne

    Mar 27, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 17, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 4D

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
29,536 ft²
Lot area
7,714 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
397 / 7502
Assessed value
$5,119,332
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #140693, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.

Questions about 240 East Houston Street

Who owns 240 East Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Houston Place Condominium.

Does 240 East Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 240 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 240 East Houston Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 240 East Houston Street?

It has 18 residential units and 19 units in total.

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