224 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00407-0032Map
Owner of record: 224 Ave B Holdings LLC
224 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 26 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 224 Ave B Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on July 2, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 157
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 172
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 157
- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Jul 2, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing frame at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 5 at public hall stairs
Sep 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the fire door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door frame at entrance in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of household items and construction materials, northeast at fire passage way
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure wall anchor to gooseneck ladder at north stack at fire escape
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public area at roof
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch assembly at east and west bulkhead door
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): dob violations issued, ecb vio. 39154739n, partial vacate order. and ecb vio. 39154734y, 39154735x full stop work order in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 18117457, 18117455, 18117452, 18117460, and dob violation no. 39154739n, 39154734y, 39154735x in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Jul 23, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at north stack at fire escape
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of construction materials, southwest at fire passage way
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of construction materials, southeast at fire passage way
Jul 23, 2025
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jul 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement
Jul 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the constrction materials and holdhold garbage in south yard
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 3rd story balcony, building front
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked room door at basement at boiler room
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all the components at all balconies at all stories at east at 1st fire escape from north
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at south at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the east facade at cornice, 6th story
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies at north at 1st fire escape from east
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies at west at 1st fire escape from north
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Construction other optional
Exp #2, including missing stucco near the roof line with exposed brick/missing mortar. exp #1 shows deteriorated stucco, spalling brick, and misaligned lintels/window sills across multiple stories, indicating potential structural instability requiring evaluation by a licensed structural engineer.
Dec 19, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Dob summons issued for failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed ceiling joists in apt. 4 on the 2nd floor that are charred due to a fire on several locations
Jul 5, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Apr 30, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner; at time of inspection, observed exposures 1 and 2 in disrepair with deteriorated stucco, missing mortar, holes, and spalling brick, along with misaligned
Dec 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed blocked and obstructed emergency exit and pathway,located at cellar level,exposure1 and 3., repair and/replace
Jul 29, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Partial vacate order issued for unit# 17, due to fire stopping removed from unit ceilings below, (unit 12 and 7), located at 2nd and 3rd level., provide/maintain fire stopping
Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed firestopping removed from entire unit ceilings, (apts. 12 and 7) beyond dob approved plans and contrary to tenant protection plan, located at 2nd and 3rd level, with tenants occupying unit above work s
Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed work not complying to tenant protection plan, (fire safety section), "removal of any firestopping to permit electrical or other work within the units ceiling or demising walls must be reinstalled on th
Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection at apartment 4 observed fire stopping removed from ceiling, partitions has been removed, exposed wiring. stop all work at apt#4., obtain all permits
Feb 3, 2024 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. observed front door of apt 21 at 5th floor has a vertical crack along door frame and budging around entire frame. walls are in poor condition., repair an
Nov 13, 2023
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16/32a/34ab/44a/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f.(50)outside metal chimney has open seams and needs support.50a)debris in boiler room holes in walls and ceiling.50b)boiler sight glass cemented over.50c)both pressure
Mar 2, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 10, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 19
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 26
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 26
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 20
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 20
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 20
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 20, 2021 · Apt 25
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 18
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 15,174 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,172 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 407 / 32
- Assessed value
- $1,981,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119000, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 224 Avenue B
Who owns 224 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 224 Ave B Holdings LLC.
Does 224 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.
Is 224 Avenue B rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 224 Avenue B built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 224 Avenue B?
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.