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197 East 3 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00399-0039Map

Owner of record: Npe3 LLC

197 East 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Npe3 LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 5 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 25, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder at building front at fire escape

    Sep 25, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 25, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at west riser in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, rear fire escape at north, 4 story balcony

    May 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor - frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide fire guard coverage continuing for 24 hours in theuntil further notice building throughout

    Jun 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counterbalance at fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stopping material in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the rear yard

    Jun 7, 2017

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required.

    Aug 25, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 8, 2005

    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 at 1 sty public hall

    Apr 26, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at 1 sty public hall

    Apr 26, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty southwest apt 11 kitchen. located at apt 11

    Aug 30, 1994 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint wood sash pockets of east and west windows 4 sty rear west apt 10 north room ms vega 505-5685 dauline 3yrs. , section '' ''

    Jun 10, 1994 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint wood sash pockets of windows 4 sty rear west apt 10 kitchen and south room er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 10, 1994 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south room window sashes and frames 4 sty rear west apt 10 hutchen 505-5685. located at apt 10

    May 6, 1994 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint kitchen window sashes and frame 4 sty rear west apt 10. located at apt 10

    May 6, 1994 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north room window sashes and frames 4 sty rear west apt 10/ , section '' ''

    May 6, 1994 · Apt 10/

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north & east rooms 2 sty northeast apt 1 ms pena 475-6701 er1. located at apt 1

    Feb 25, 1994 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall over bathtub in kitchen 2 sty northeast apt 1 er1. located at apt 1

    Feb 25, 1994 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall kitchen ceiling & south wall south room 2 sty northeast apt 1 er1. located at apt 1

    Feb 25, 1994 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser pipe south & north wall watercloset compartment 2 sty northeast apt 1 er1. located at apt 1

    Feb 25, 1994 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches at 2 sty rear east apt 2. , section '' ''

    Feb 16, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls woodwork steam riser watercloset 5 sty rear east apt 13 ortegia 460 5823 er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1991 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls woodwork radiator south room 5 sty rear east apt 13 er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1991 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls woodwork radiator kitchen 5 sty rear east apt 13 er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1991 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls woodwork north room 5 sty rear east apt 13 er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1991 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty rear south apt.

    Jun 16, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe dropladder front.

    Jun 16, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration cinder block extension rear east building 1 sty.

    Jun 16, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 1st sty balcony front fire escape.

    Jun 16, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 6 sty rear west apt 6. , section '' ''

    May 28, 1987 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    Borough commissioner has issued a notice to immediately stop work due to applicant withdrawal as of application #140637158 as of 06/20/2019

    Jun 20, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2016

    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
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Jul 13, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 17, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 28, 1995

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 28, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 29, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 29, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compiant manner.noted:at time of inspection observed dirt dust and debri on the stairs and handrails floors.dust on tenants door and doorknobs.comply with notice of violatio

    Jan 25, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.note:failure post safe construction bill of rights pertaining to occupied building meant and methods of construction operations while building is o

    Jan 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3303.10;27-132 tenant protection/not being comply with. noted: tpp not being comply w/for dust & clear passageway in common being obstructed by storage of construction materials. remedy: comply w/notice of

    Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping. noted: fire stopping has been removed in apt#2 from ceiling & walls. leaving no protection for adjacent apt#1 & 6 above that are occupied.

    Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit.throughout the entire bldg hallway from the bottom to the top-new outlets,fixtures and new branch wiring.also the store sign to the bar has no app on file.app#m396401 does not cover w

    Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. noted: excessive construction debris being stored at rear yard. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping.

    Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35196883h issued on 7/30/16 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.no document filed for certificate of

    Sep 24, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current c of o. noted: @ time ofinsp approx 180 persons occupied w/out a pa permit or application. rem: obtain a pa permit.

    Jul 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit(s) at rear yard erected metal frame free standing canopy approx 9' high x 15' wide x 15' long. remedy: obtain permits or restore premises to prior condition.

    Jul 13, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. noted: rear yd arranged w/ cables & chairs for approx 24 persons creating out door cafe increasing occupancy total for eating & drinking establishment.

    Apr 20, 2007

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:bottom section of south elevation fire escape drop ladder is bent at 2 points on each side of ladder constituting a hazardous condition.remedy:repair or replace

    Aug 20, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit:work completed noted:in court yard of bldg approx 20x20 green house erected with 2x4 creating a recreation rm without 1st obtaining permits. remedy: obtain permits or remove illegal structur

    Oct 17, 2000 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior b/d. wall defect is : west exteropr wa;; at 4 through rppof brick cracker & looser pasterk throughout chimney out of pluimb. remedy: repair defects.

    Oct 17, 1994 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain a permit.

    Aug 9, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
7,803 ft²
Lot area
2,212 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
399 / 39
Assessed value
$1,543,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103501, last renewed May 20, 2025.

Questions about 197 East 3 Street

Who owns 197 East 3 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Npe3 LLC.

Does 197 East 3 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 East 3 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 197 East 3 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 East 3 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.

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