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143 Essex Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00411-0061Map

Owner of record: Fortuna Crx INC

143 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Fortuna Crx INC. HPD has recorded 177 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
177
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
103

What to know

Concern
1 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
17
About 94% of the building's 18 apartments
Up from 10 in 2021

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 · 177

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 14, 2023

    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 , 1st story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Oct 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Oct 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the trash and recycleables bags at garbage storage area at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies, and all componets at fire escape (east side).

    Sep 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies, and all componets at front fire escape ( east side). at fire escape

    Sep 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets through all stories at building front fire escape

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door to vesti bule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 wall erected from floor to ceiling dividing one room into two in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at north in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at west in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to unit located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to unit located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 11, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

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

    Feb 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening of a lockable slide bolt installed at door to roof at the bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Feb 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 20, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 13, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 13, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.8.1 guardrails system(supported scaffold)pswo the open sides& ends of scaffold platforms shall be provided w/a guardrail system. noted: at time of inspection supported scaffold is missing as follows

    Feb 27, 2015 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construciton documents &/or approvedamendments. noted: at time of inspection supported scaffold extends past property line & is on front of neighbors facade. supported scaffold

    Feb 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt ALL

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 7, 2018 · Apt 10002

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 7, 2018 · Apt 10002

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 7, 2018 · Apt 10002

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 19, 2018 · Apt C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 19, 2018 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 19, 2018 · Apt C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 19, 2018 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 1, 2018 · Apt C

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
16,593 ft²
Lot area
4,500 ft²
Zoning
C4-4A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
411 / 61
Assessed value
$1,799,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101313, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 143 Essex Street

Who owns 143 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fortuna Crx INC.

Does 143 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 177 housing violations at this property.

Is 143 Essex Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 143 Essex Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 143 Essex Street?

It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.

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