165 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00438-0031Map
Owner of record: Village Jv 165 Avenue A LLC
165 Avenue A is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Village Jv 165 Avenue A LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on February 11, 2026. 2 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 72
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building bell/ buzzer intercom system from building front entrance to inside of apt 3 entrance in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate . in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system no access to boiler room at boiler room
Oct 12, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ac conditioner at west window bulding front at fire escape, 5th story
Oct 12, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - 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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at rear fire escape , 4th story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrcial wiring at front exterior wall above entrance door to building, at building front , 1st story
Aug 14, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at entrance door to building , 1st story
Aug 6, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of improperly pitched shower floor creating stagnant water in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in shower stall obstructed in the bathroom located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at door to room with fire escape in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling lighting fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl intercom in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 30, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings duplex upper level in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 14, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout duplex upper level in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 14, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor duplex upper level in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 14, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor theoughout duplex upper level in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 14, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective gate at north fence court
May 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 21, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 12, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for #120262704 due t o applicant withdrawal. unable to determine % of work completed
Nov 27, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order under job# 120707244 due to applicant withdrawa. unable to determine % of work completed. stop all work immediately and make site safe
Nov 27, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order under applic # 120642858 due to applicant withdrawal. unable to determine % of work completed. stop all work immediately and make site safe
Nov 27, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for application# 120178388 due to withdrawal of applicant. stop all work immediately, make site safe, provide all required information to borough commission er's office forthwith
Jul 10, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for application #120251798 due to applicant withdrawal. stop all work immediately, mak e site safe, contact borough commissioner's office immediately
Mar 7, 2018
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 - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 3
Fence exceeds legally permitted height. bc 3112.1 exception 1. at the time of inspection, i observed a fence at rear yard approx. 8 feet high exceeding the legally permitted height of 6 feet for r7a residential
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39039035l issued on 04/30/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.noted:cofo#83296 status
Dec 14, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39039035z issued on 4/08/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c/of/o on file.remedy:c
Nov 6, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39039035l issued 4/8/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to obey vacate order.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Sep 25, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39039035l issued 4/8/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jul 31, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39039035l issued on 4/8/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commi
Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. at time of inspection rear yard occupied by customers of ground floor commercial business (tompkins square bagels) contrary to vacate order issue
Apr 8, 2021 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed on the ground floor in tompkins square bagels in the kitchen area no gas valve directly behind grill, stove top and deep fryer. also used pvc pip
Feb 12, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 3
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, no work being done. observed a new water heater and new copper pipe connections installed at the cellar level of the commercial space. however no permit on file wit
Dec 1, 2020 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o. noted: c/o #83296 indicates 4 habitable rooms on flrs 2 thru 5. observed apt #s 6,7 & 8 each w/4 bdrms (2 w/o windows). remedy: discontinue illegal occuancy f/w.
Mar 5, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Active
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- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. (100% of work completed). noted: installation of partition walls to create 2 additional bedrooms in apt #s 6,7 & 8. remedy:restore premises to prior legal condition per c/o #83296.
Mar 5, 2014 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35013870y issued on 10.21.13 pursuant to 28-404.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note the
Jan 15, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments note the approved plan dated 3-17-10 job #120251798 indicates door/opening between 2 rear yard of 165 ave a & 167 ave a. now at
Oct 21, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note the emergency exit/egress from rear fire escape is blocked by constructing 8'-0 heightsolid wood fence,at rear yard. fence is between 165 ave a & 167 ave a
Oct 21, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit: expired permits. permit #120641388 issued on 7.1.11for alt 1 on 1st flr approved but not signed off & expired. remedy: renew work permit.
Apr 30, 2013 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1/28-118.3.2: 1st flr commercial space connected under alt #120641388, in that rear 1st flr class a dwelling was removed & entire flr is commercial. also
Apr 30, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage. rear yard in use in conjunction w/1st flr commercial establishment, approx 6 tables and seating for 32. arrange at rear yard and creating obstruction for exit from
Apr 30, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. defect noted: at time of inspection rear yard is being used for seating area and eating area for bagel store contrary to c/o #83296. remedy:
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved amendments. noted at the roof, donage when completed. damaged mentioned on mechanical plans and 16 no structural or architectural plans or details are observed on onsite plans
Aug 9, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.note:supported scaffold over 40ft high installed in rear of bldg w/o a permit.rem:obtain permit
Jun 27, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file the cofc w/dob for open ecb nov#34915125k.rem:comply w/comm's order & file a cofc
Jun 20, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.noted:@ roof.air shaft had been closed off & roof built over w/o a permit.rem:stop all work.restore to prior legal condition.
Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at rear yard a supported scaffold has been erected w/o a permit. scaffold approx 48'-54' high. remedy: stop all scaffold work & work using scaffold. obtain permit. lift swo prior to
Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit noted at 5fl front apt unit partitions have been erected creating 4bdrm w/ new electrical all done w/o a proper permit rem: obtain permit call for reininsp
Jun 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at flr 5 front apt unit, partitions have been erected creating 4 bedrooms w/new electric, all work done w/o a permit or proper permit. remedy: obtain permit. call for reinspection.
Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at front and rear facade, a/c condenser units or similiar has been installed at flrs 1,2+5 and mounted on brackets. also includes electric and mechanical work associated w/same units.
Apr 30, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved drawing/const. documents at time of inspection. noted: at cellar excavation operations in progress w/no approved plan for work at cellar. page missing from set of 3 for permit #
Oct 13, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit noted at 5th fl apt 8 4th fl apt 6 3rd fl apt 4 2nd fl apt 2 turned into duplex and 2nd fl apt 1 all flrs gutted or demo resheet rock electric fl plan layout changed stop all work remedy: stop
Apr 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space where required noted stairwell erected from 2nd fl apt to yard blocking egress of tennants at apt 1 ground fl rear yard approx 10wx20d remedy:
Apr 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenanes hazardous.location:1 st floor observed illegal couplings under the bar sink and stoppage inthe funnel drain basement:observed illegal pvc(plastic)drain line for
Aug 21, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 21FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 21FLOO
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 21FLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt UNIT3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt APT4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt APT4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt APT4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - General
Locks
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - General
Doors
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 9,115 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,225 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 438 / 31
- Assessed value
- $3,068,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136808, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 165 Avenue A
Who owns 165 Avenue A?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Village Jv 165 Avenue A LLC.
Does 165 Avenue A have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 Avenue A rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 165 Avenue A built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 Avenue A?
It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.