149 Essex Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00411-0058Map
Owner of record: 152 Ludlow Street LLC
149 Essex Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 24 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 152 Ludlow Street LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 2 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 15
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 5
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — 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 1, 2021
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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 30
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Oct 15, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Oct 15, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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May 28, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(18)interlock cover (74)remove locks on hoistway doors
Nov 22, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(73)restore to service
Nov 17, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Noted door from cellar area had a locking door hardware instead of a push bar as required by code for a public fire exit, provide legal hardware; change out hardware to push bar
Nov 22, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Removal of sidewalk w/o dept approval. noted: at the time of inspection, bldg facade was still designated as unsafe,the amended report (tr6)received on 6-13-2016, had not been accepted and safety measure had al
Jul 7, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
No stop work order required. work w/o a permit. no after variance for work on 10-17-15.saturday.after hours variance required. master riggerallen william lic 130 foreman amar puran cd4005,hmo patrick j morotta
Oct 17, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
No stop work order requried work w/o a permit. no after hours variancefor work on 10-17-15 maser rigger is required to verify all permits are in place. allen william failed to do so. cd4005,hmo patrick j morott
Oct 17, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: i observed at 10:15am commercial cooking equipment with an ansul fire suppression system (). however ansul fire suppression valve is not accessible.rmdy:repair
May 11, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34904019n issued on 07/22/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102.01 rem: file a cert of correction
Sep 8, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34913116j issued on 07/22/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102.01 rem: file a cert of correction
Sep 8, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,03b10,08b02. 02x- in car communications inoperable. 03b- up & down travel noise repair. 08b- approaching top floor (rg) adjust (leveling)
Aug 12, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10 98bb05 08v01 17b07 100b01. 67x10-repair communication. 98bb05-perform & file for category test. 08v01-adjust leveling. 17b07-provide 8" safety retainers on all hoistway doors. 100b01-adjust car ride (safe
Aug 1, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner: lack of emergencypower or storage battery connection to exit signs per bc 1011.5.3, 27-384(c). exit signs @ various locations & @ both ground level & cellar
Jul 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Operation of a pa w/o a current pa. noted: upon inspection 1st flr & cellar being used in conjunction to create a pa for approx 160 personsw/o a pa. remedy: obtain a pa.
Jul 22, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Operation of a public assembly w.o a current permit. remedy: obtain a place of assembly certificate of operation.
Jun 27, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Required means of egress partially obstructed. 2nd exit passageway from rear of 1st floor stairs to essex st partially obstructed w/rubbish,boxes, chairs, tables & bicycle. remedy: remove obstructions.
Jan 13, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
No design drawing for scaffold. at time of inspection pipe scaffolds were erected: on the top of sidewalk shed 149 essex str at 152 ludlow from the sidewalk up to roof of 5 stories bldg 3 on the sides of the bl
Aug 15, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide guard rail toeboard and rigid attachment of scaffold to the building at time of inspection elevation work was in on 6 floor and 7 from scaffolds at 149 essex str court yard scaffold 42'high
Aug 15, 2002 · Penalty $750
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to protect roofs roof outlets skylights of adjoining property during construction operations at time of inspection elevation work was in progress from scaffolds erected on the adjacent property
Aug 15, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
No sidewalk shed. at time of inspection bldg was erected to roof approx 55' and no sidewalk shed was provided. existing pipe scaffold was not enclosed 1 large openings on vertical netting and material overhangi
Aug 15, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations as required by section 24-224 of admin code. working thru-out bldg. remedy: obtain variance or work only during designated
May 25, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Feb 5, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Nov 13, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certify to the installation of required fire protection systems.
Jan 28, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2016 · Apt PHC
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2016 · Apt PHC
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt TH1
Close - General
Floor
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt TH1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt TH1
Close - General
Mold
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt TH1
Close - General
Mold
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt TH1
Close - General
Mold
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 34,705 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,725 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 411 / 58
- Assessed value
- $5,631,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142443, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.
Questions about 149 Essex Street
Who owns 149 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 152 Ludlow Street LLC.
Does 149 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 149 Essex Street 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 149 Essex Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 149 Essex Street?
It has 24 residential units and 27 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.