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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 9, 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
4
About 20% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 77

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    Refit door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings at public hall

    Nov 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and soffits at public hall stairs

    Nov 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide wire screen below skylight at bulkhead, roof

    Sep 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 lobby, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2007

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving throughout at cellar

    Jul 15, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys.

    Apr 2, 1998

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.