173 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00438-0027Map
Owner of record: 173 Avenue A, LLC.
173 Avenue A is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 173 Avenue A, LLC.. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on July 9, 2026. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 165
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
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 · 77
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall under sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 18, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 18, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 20, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no reentry from, roof top back into building at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 6th story
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective panic bar at bulkhead door. at public hall stairs, 6th story
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 6th story
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance on lower sash at east fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings at public hall
Nov 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and soffits at public hall stairs
Nov 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Jun 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Jun 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 9, 2017
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 minimum required (light fixtures present)
Apr 29, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide wire screen below skylight at bulkhead, roof
Sep 14, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story
Apr 11, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving throughout at cellar
Jul 15, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the bricks & garbage bags throughout in the entire at cellar
Jul 15, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2001 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys.
Apr 2, 1998
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 6 sty front south apt 17 sykea. located at apt 17
Apr 2, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of improperly installed smoke detector 6 sty rear north apt 19. , section '' ''
Apr 2, 1998 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6 sty southeast apt 17. , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture kitchen 6 sty rear apt 20. , section '' ''
May 27, 1992 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling rear room 6 sty rear apt 20. , section '' ''
May 27, 1992 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective interior and exterior door knobs entrance door to 6 sty rear apt 20. , section '' ''
May 27, 1992 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling kitchen 6 sty rear apt 20 , section '' ''
May 27, 1992 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall light switch bathroom 6 sty rear apt 20. , section '' ''
May 27, 1992 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire ceiling center room 6 sty rear apt 20. , section '' ''
May 27, 1992 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 2, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 2, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 8, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 8, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
On top of roll down gate casing observed debris and dust material accumulation from masonry wall., maintain exterior building wall
Nov 21, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/ changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 28-118.3.2; obtain ne c of o combine 2 apartments 2 fl rear 3fl legalize removal of non-beaming partition. legalize
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.128-118.3.2. alt type 1 #100848399. remedy: discontinue illegal use or obtain valid c/o.
Feb 25, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1.-28-118.3.2. obtain new c of o combine 2 apt, 2 fl rear, 3fl legalize removal of non bearing partitions,legalize 1 apt 1fl work done under appl
Jan 21, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having installed awnings (3) without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work.
May 9, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor : total obstruction. at fire escape drop ladder an awning was erected / installed & obstructing the operation ofthe drop ladder remedy : remove obstruction
May 9, 2003 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work completed noted: over exhaust at 1st floorrestaurant to north exterior wall. 1st floor installed. remedy: obtainpermit. exhaust not terminating as per code. noted: exhaust from 1st
Jul 22, 1999 · Penalty $900
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit.work noted install oven exaust at first story pizza restaurant located at north side of building with apartment windows above less than 10feet.remedy:obtain approval and permit from this dep
Jul 20, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 442E11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 23, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 17
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 26, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt 17
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 15
Close - General
Windows
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2009 · Apt 17
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2009 · Apt 17
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 11,955 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,225 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 438 / 27
- Assessed value
- $2,108,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128265, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 173 Avenue A
Who owns 173 Avenue A?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 173 Avenue A, LLC..
Does 173 Avenue A have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 173 Avenue A rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 173 Avenue A built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 173 Avenue A?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.