217 East Houston Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00412-0058Map
Owner of record: E. Houston Property Owner LLC
217 East Houston 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 E. Houston Property Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 15 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 39
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing foot door stop permently installed at vestibule door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2024
Open — False certification - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective crack water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the closet door at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at the lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5th and 3rd story balcony at building front fire escape
Mar 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor with protruding and deteriorating boards , approximately 20 square feet in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor with protruding and deteriorating boards , approximately 30 square feet near east radiators in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub-wood floor near east radiators in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door from street. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical latch and lock set at the building entrance door from street. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner obstructing egress at second story balcony at north at fire escape
Sep 25, 2014
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner, fifth sty balcony, stack at north at fire escape
Aug 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at front balcony all stories
Aug 8, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal nosing at 17 tread up to 2nd story, at public hall stairs
Aug 8, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts. at front areaway
Jul 27, 2000
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at radiator 3 sty west apt 3w kitchen , section '' ''
Apr 20, 1998 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty west apt 3w south room , section '' ''
Apr 20, 1998 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash window 3 sty west apt 3w 2 room from north , section '' ''
Apr 20, 1998 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 2nd sty south apt kitchen ceiling.
Sep 9, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall 2nd sty south apt bathroom.
Sep 9, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture 2nd room from north 2nd sty apt.
Sep 9, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty rear east apt 3e kitchen. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1983 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ceiling fixture 3 sty rear east apt 3e at 2nd room from south. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1983 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective oven door 3 sty rear east apt 3e at kitchen. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1983 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet water closet 3 sty rear east apt 3e at bathroom. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1983 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty east apt 3e at kitchen. , section '' ''
Mar 14, 1978 · Apt 3E
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application#122 972783 due to general contractor being deceased and until a new gc is retained, all work in connection with the application has been ordered stopped immediately. stop all work, make site safe, contact borough c ommissioner's office
Jul 19, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 10, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jun 4, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: roof drain at rear of bldg terminates at property line w/188 ludlow st instead ofterminating into separate storm sewer. same violating condition cited
Jun 8, 2012 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a c/c w/dob. noted: respondent failed to comply w/commissioner's order to correct violating condition&file a c/cpursuant to 28-204.2 for nov #34915847m. a false
Jun 8, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a c/c or other related documents containing material false statements. noted: respondent filed an affidavit in machine states that "island wide site development corp corrected ecb vio #34915847m..." upon
Jun 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a c/c or other related documents containing material false statements. noted: respondent filed a c/c on 2.7.12 for nov #34915847m. upon inspection found that conditions described as having been corrected
Jun 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted: at rear of building the roof drain unlawfully terminates at the property line w/#188 ludlow st & not into a separate storm sewer system. this
Sep 13, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 3314.6.2 no protection of ropes/cable around sharp bends, corners ropes/cables shall not be made fast to sharp edges, surface. noted upon inspection observed rope lifelines and cable tiebacks not protected
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements. noted: upon inspection observed two workers working on suspendedscaffold w/o a cert of fitness aat time of inspection, creating a haz
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 30, 2017 · Apt 3W
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5W
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5W
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 5W
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2017 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt ENT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Nov 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
May 2, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 2, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 2, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 2, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 412 / 58
- Assessed value
- $3,438,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133160, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 217 East Houston Street
Who owns 217 East Houston Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E. Houston Property Owner LLC.
Does 217 East Houston Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 217 East Houston Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 217 East Houston Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 217 East Houston 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.