156 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00437-0005Map
Owner of record: 156 First Avenue LLC
156 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 156 First Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 133
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 · 71
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Civ14 mailed - 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 29, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 5th sty. front balcony at fire escape
Jul 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe at meter at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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
Dec 25, 2021
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.
Dec 25, 2021
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
Dec 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at apt entrance located at apt apt17, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt APT17
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt apt17, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt APT17
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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly., 1st story
Nov 1, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 no location given at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 15, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2017
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
Feb 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit at window building front , 5th story
Jan 17, 2017
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
Jan 10, 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.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...............missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ....missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose stringer of inner stair 4 to 5 stys public hall at south wall.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass of window at lower sash 4 to 5 stys public hall at east.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at lower south 4 to 5 stys public hall at west.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at south court entrance to cellar.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose stair at 1 sty south court to cellar.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable 2 to 6 sty east & west public halls.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle hand truck etc 1 sty public hall under stair.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs public hall all stys.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective camel back coping of parapet wall at roof center south.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing approved metal screens upper & lower at skylight bulkhead.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing interior door knob at bulkhead to roof.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes wood etc 6 sty public hall to bulkhead.
Jun 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 4, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at time ofmy inspection,i observed at exp1 facade decorative cornice in state ofdirepair with damaged and missing pieces of decorative in various loca
Jan 12, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.atoi note:@exp1 facade-decorative tin cornice in state of disrepair w/damaged &/or missing pcs of decorative tin@numerous locations leaving secs of parapet frami
Dec 4, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
At exposure#4 facade wall in disrepair condition multiple vertical and horizontal cracks. stucco bulging and chipping. at exposure#3 multiple cracks on facade. at exposure#1 cornice in disrepair condition, corr
Oct 22, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Plumbing work without a permit observed in the second flr apt that they removed the gas stove and didn't cap the line but was shut off with valve apt 2 as per super. "stop all work" rmdy:obtain proper permits.
Dec 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed in this second floor apt they gutted the entire place down to ex() ceiling and walls compromising the fire rat ing of the walls and ceiling to existing apt with fire watch guard 24
Dec 11, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no firestoppingper bc 710.3 27-345. observed: in apt 1 as per super second floor all fire stopping material has been removed from walls and ceiling, buildi
Dec 11, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Full *swo* electrical work done w/o a permit: noted at approx 1:50 am obs new panel boxes installed in hallway to apts.new bx-cable was added to existing boxes & panels.not permit on file for this work,lks 90%
Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@ south elevation west corner vertical crack approx 1/4" wide from 2 story to roof parapet in masonary facade.repair &/or replace defect noted.
Nov 9, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldgs for open ecb nov#34862501z.comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction.
Nov 9, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner corner exp#1 & exp #4 front facade superating from exp #4 2nd fl to roof rem: obtain permits & repair & replace according to code
Sep 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,400
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. replace defective coping at south parapet wall. eroded motar joints above 86 story windows.
Sep 9, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | $2,500,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 24 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 11,620 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 437 / 5
- Assessed value
- $938,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #135310, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 156 1 Avenue
Who owns 156 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 156 First Avenue LLC.
Does 156 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 156 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 1 Avenue?
It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.