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117 Essex Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00411-0054Map

Owner of record: Hing Dat Realty Corp

117 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hing Dat Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 40 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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
10
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 45

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    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

    Feb 15, 2018

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Feb 15, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eye accessible to padlock on door entrance to roof at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 16, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls throughout at all stories, public hall & stairs

    Mar 9, 2009

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 9, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 9, 2009

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate gate and pad locked in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in tub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding walls between 1st and 2nd sty at public hall

    Jul 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at bulkhead to roof at public hall

    Jul 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling at bulkhead to roof at public hall

    Jul 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage all sty at public hall stairs

    Jul 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 3, 2000 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uneven step at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 3, 2000 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 drop ceiling in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 3, 2000 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throu out in the 1st entire apartment from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 3, 2000 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 1 sty northwest apt 1 mr bhagat. , section '' ''

    Jun 8, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling center room 1 sty northwest apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 8, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at ceiling center room 1 sty northwest apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 8, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings kitchen & bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 23, 1997 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2 sty southeast apt 2 south room & kitchen. , section '' ''

    Jun 23, 1997 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jun 23, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west open court yard.

    Nov 6, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 25

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 6, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jul 13, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 3, 1999

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

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 3, 1999

    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

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    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, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    May 25, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 13, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted at cellar lvl having penetrated and or enlarged existing opening in west foundation wall to height of ceiling thus compromising structural integrity of bldg above since no s

    Aug 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: noted: at public stairs 3rd flr landing marble coping cracked,broken,falling down onto public stairs. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Apr 21, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall. defect noted: bldg having interior wallat 1st floor level stairwell large cracks around corner apprx 3/8" w/shifted wall & exterior vertical crack w/shifted wall & exterior brick

    Aug 16, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a-25b-34a-38-50a-50b-50c. 50a - presure control to be separated. 50b - syphon on steam gauge. 50c - rope to be removed from flue pipe and secured with metal brackets.

    Dec 3, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted at south end o fbuilding essex street side metal corice bracket approx 18lgx8wide is missing at east end of building stanton street side metal cornice approx

    Sep 17, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall in that wooden facia of cornice on the south east side of premises is missing from approzimiated 10' in length. peices of wood and debris found on the west side of sid

    Sep 8, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 1, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 2, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 2, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 2, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 3

    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
8
Building area
6,525 ft²
Lot area
1,625 ft²
Zoning
C4-4A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
411 / 54
Assessed value
$2,110,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101311, last renewed Jul 25, 2019.

Questions about 117 Essex Street

Who owns 117 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hing Dat Realty Corp.

Does 117 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 117 Essex Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 117 Essex Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 117 Essex Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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