196 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00439-0008Map
Owner of record: 400 East 12th Street LLC
196 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 400 East 12th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 7 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 19
- 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 - 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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 22, 2024
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, 2024
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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 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 - 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.
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 5, 2018
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar
Mar 20, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 19, 2001 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2001 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor,at heat riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2001 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.03b adm code device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable day thermostat dial set to summer position.
Oct 1, 1984
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 14, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 14, 1991
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 14
- Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy noted:alt 1#100038601 to change bank to restaurant never received sign off or co but restaurant is occupied. remedy:obtain valid c of o or discontinue
Jun 7, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:3 unsupported window mounted a/c units installed on 4th & 5th floors of west elevation facade.remedy:provide manufactures or proper support brackets immediately or
Jun 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,48a,50,50a,50b.50-fresh air vent blocked.50a-storage in boiler room.50b-no swing check valve on feed line
Apr 2, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted installing duct work for kitchen ansul system at the 1st fl store w/o 1st obtaining required permits & approvals. remedy: stop all work forthwith, & obtain permits & approvals.
Mar 27, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exhaust terminating within 10ft.of a residential window.noted:exhaust vent (approx 8'-10'diameter)from 2-0 x 3-0(approx)grill terminates within 10ft of 2fl tenants window.loc:ground fl.commercial space (groscer
Feb 28, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exhaust terminatiing within 10ft of residential windwow. noted: had exhaust approx.8" in diameter from 2'-0"x 3'-0'(appror)grill in grocery terminates at through window above store front entrance door. smell
Dec 8, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49 49-no check value (backflow preventor) on boiler system
Sep 27, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records . noted: records shows 1 fl occupancy or bank office ,now occupied asa grocery store .location 1fl remedy: discontinue illegal use or obtai
Apr 10, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide adequate protection of sidewalk during constructionnote: hanging scaffold on front of bldg (west), removing brickwork, nooverhead protection (ie: shed to safeguard public), no flag person.
Oct 19, 1998 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted 1 st floor commerical space from bank to east village farmers market.remedy discontinue illegal use or amend c of o
Aug 24, 1995 · Penalty $800
Active
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- Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: constructed an awning along entire west & north side of building approx 5'-6' wide and approx 90' long one bracket (pipe) suport awning and fruit/vegetables display is
Feb 1, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. from bank to produce market at 1st floor of bldg east village farmers market. remedy: obain valid c of o.
Feb 1, 1995 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: removal of interior partitions, bathroom & existing store front west side of 1st floor. new role downgates at north and west of st floor commercial space.
Feb 1, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alteration i 100038601/90 location: restaurant remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy. discontinue illegal use until a valid certifica
Nov 5, 1990 · Penalty $285
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt TOP
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 11, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,517 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,978 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 439 / 8
- Assessed value
- $2,713,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113913, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.
Questions about 196 1 Avenue
Who owns 196 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 400 East 12th Street LLC.
Does 196 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 196 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 1 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.