156 East 2 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00398-0061Map
Owner of record: 156 East 2nd Street
156 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1919 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 26 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 156 East 2nd Street. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on December 6, 2023. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 97
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 26
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room, 6th story
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 26
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 4th story balcony. front east stack at fire escape
Jan 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass window pane at lower sash window at fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower and upper sash at 1st water closet compartment from east at center, 3rd story, b-room
Jul 11, 2000
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at 1st water closet compartment from east at center, 3rd story, b-room
Jul 11, 2000
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling at 1st water closet compartment from east at center, 3rd story, b-room
Jul 11, 2000
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 11, 2000 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 23, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 23, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 23, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 23, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. at the time of inspection, i observed broken plexiglass at exposure 4 of illegal dining structure of restaurant, supper. broken edges are sharp and can i
Mar 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, noted restaurant, supper, with 2 fabric exterior structures approximately 4'd x 20'l and 4'd x 14' l attached to the building at exposures 1, 2, & 4 for dining encl
Mar 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Electrical work without a permit. at time of inspection, noted electrical heaters installed at interior of fabric dining structure of restaurant, supper. no permits issued or filed with dob for electrical work.
Mar 20, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contray to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or building dept. records. observed on 1st floor apt 1 upon entry observed large room set up as a wine bar consisting of large table approx
Mar 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
On 3-15-19 at approx.. 1:27pm i observed a new floor drain installed in cellar of restaurant of the above mentioned address installed without permit., obtain permit
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
On 3-15-19 at approx.. 1:57pm i observed a full renovation in the 5th floor apt# 20 of the above mentioned address with new sink, new water and waste lines, new toilet, new shower body, new tub in bathroom and
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
On 3-15-19 at approx.. 1:27pm i observed a new floor drain installed in cellar of restaurant of the above mentioned address installed using inadequate material (pvc piping and fittings), repair and/replace
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: rebuilt entire parapet wall at roof level w/o first obtaining permits and approvals as required by this dept.note work approx. 95% completed. remedy: stop all work and obtain appr
Jul 25, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work contrary to that allowed by approved bldg department.application 103616909.in that partition layout bathtub and ktichen sink not as perplans.remedy:stop all work and conform to plans
Mar 3, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: noted at ground flr: a completed cape/restaurant in operation plus kitchen in cellar. remedy: obtain permit.
Jun 18, 2003
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans on premises at time of inspection: noted: no approved plans alt#101880083. remedy: stop all work, provideapproved plans.
Dec 7, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted: at apt #6 (2nd floor) & 11 (3rd floor) (1) interior demolition of entire apts including removal of ceiling fireproofing (2) installation of new wood frame partitions throughout
Apr 24, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 12, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 18, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 26
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 26
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 14
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2015 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1919
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 14,097 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,180 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 398 / 61
- Assessed value
- $2,270,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102384, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 156 East 2 Street
Who owns 156 East 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 156 East 2nd Street.
Does 156 East 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 East 2 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 156 East 2 Street built?
City records list 1919 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 East 2 Street?
It has 26 residential units and 28 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.