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
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 · 17
- 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 17, 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 9, 2018
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.
Apr 3, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.