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
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
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 · 45
- 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.
May 7, 2026
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 16, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 29, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 8, 2022
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.
Mar 8, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 16, 2021
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.
Apr 16, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Feb 15, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Feb 15, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 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.
Nov 23, 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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Mar 9, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uneven step at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 3, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 1 sty northwest apt 1 mr bhagat. , section '' ''
Jun 8, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.