179 Essex Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00412-0062Map
Owner of record: 179-181 Essex LLC
179 Essex Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 179-181 Essex LLC. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 142
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 · 100
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west , north walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 24, 2026
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
Mar 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f degrees in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f degrees in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Jan 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Dec 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allow temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 2 sq.ft in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window frame at the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 20 sq ft at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook to hold at building entrance door.
Sep 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being locked at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1
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
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 13, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observed in the basement over fused main disconnect electrical service switches. 3 apartments are using # 12awg wires fused at 50, 60, and, 100amps, comply with ec
Sep 26, 2023 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failed to correct and certify summons #35460782z, comply with commissioner's order; comply with ec code
Mar 23, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment appratus materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.in the basement circuit breaker panels missing knock out seals.up in apartment #6 there is on outlet rece
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building-in that a metal stand with boxes and other household-materials and debris is being stored in front of the 4th floor north apartment at hallway and landing to roof.
Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt UNIT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,872 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,250 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 412 / 62
- Assessed value
- $2,082,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128355, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 179 Essex Street
Who owns 179 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 179-181 Essex LLC.
Does 179 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 179 Essex Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 179 Essex Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 179 Essex Street?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.