216 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00407-0037Map
Owner of record: Twin Kay Realty, LLC
216 Avenue B is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Twin Kay Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 8 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 18
- 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 · 13
- 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 15, 2023
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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2016
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 1, 2015
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock installed at entrance door from street to building.
Oct 6, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective key operated lock at entrance door fro street to 1st sty public hall.
Oct 6, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose 3rd tread from top 1st sty to 2nd sty stair public hall.
Oct 6, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 2nd sty southeast apt 1a private hall. located at apt 1a
Oct 6, 1987 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to building.
Oct 3, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 4 sty public hall bulkhead to roof.
Oct 3, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public halls all stys.
Apr 27, 1976
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 12, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection observed deck over rear 1st story flower stone on 13 st side of building in rear covering over 80% ofroof and wooden railings on both sides. also in stair well leading int
Jun 21, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit. (1 hour flower) rem: remove illegal sign.
Aug 18, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign ondisplay w/o a permit. (1 hour flower) rem: remove illegal sign
Aug 18, 2012 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit. (1 hour flower) rem: remove illegal sign.
Aug 18, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor sign on display w/o a permit". (time is money) remedy:" remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c1-6a district." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
"property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration # while engaging in the outdoor advertising business." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign/register.
Oct 5, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor sign on display w/o a permit." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c1-6a district." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor sign on display w/o a permit." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c1-6a district." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of signfabric." (time is money) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 5, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied wihtout a valid c of o alt 1443/88 remedy obtain a valid c of o
Sep 12, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,912 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,251 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 407 / 37
- Assessed value
- $1,555,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133206, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.
Questions about 216 Avenue B
Who owns 216 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Twin Kay Realty, LLC.
Does 216 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 216 Avenue B 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 216 Avenue B built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 216 Avenue B?
It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.