189 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00439-0030Map
Owner of record: 189 Avenue A LLC
189 Avenue A is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 189 Avenue A LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 11 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 38
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- 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
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
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at building front
Sep 17, 2019
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of free standing television located at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2019
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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 , , 1st story
Oct 22, 2005
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 22, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1 sty at public hall
Mar 3, 2003
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room at cellar at public hall
Mar 3, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles newspapers household goods stored 1 & 4 stys public hall.
May 3, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls 3rd sty rear apt 3 bathroom and kitchen. , section '' ''
Oct 3, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings walls and woodwork 3r dsty rear apt 3 throughout. , section '' ''
Oct 3, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit window sashes at 3rd sty apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''
Oct 3, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at 3rd sty apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''
Oct 3, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty southeast apt 3 r55. , section '' ''
Oct 3, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire kitchen ceiling light fixture 3 sty southeast apt 3 r58. , section '' ''
Oct 3, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect exterior south brick wall 1st 2nd and 4th stys.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clothesline at 4 sty public hall r61.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 4 sty public hall r62.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner at 2 sty public hall r64.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle baby carriage at 1 sty public hall r65.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 1 sty public hall.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 2 sty public hall.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Sep 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead stairs to roof.
Jan 23, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
Requesting a structural stability report due to cracks observed at exposure 1, cracks span from the 2nd to 3rd stories with crack spanning along fire escape. decorative stone window lintels at the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stories were cracked and in a state of disrepair.
Jul 10, 2026
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 25' linear feet of sidewalk shed along expo #1 (avenue a) for overhead protection for front of building entry way to safeguard the public
Jul 10, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Noted at time of inspection sidewalk shed installed at exp1 front of property along avenue a has no valid permit, renew permit
Aug 11, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior facade. at the time of inspection, observed vertical cracks spanning from the 2nd to 3rd story. additionally, decorative stone window lintels at the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stori
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: on roof level a six foot high fence build around a perimiter of building. aprox. 80 linear feet. 100% work complete., obtain all permits
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
50a/ 50a-move fill & vent a minimum of 2' from doors & windows.
Aug 2, 2011 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg in code-compliant manner. front exp 1 stone window lintels are spalling and cracking. exp 2 west elevation has loose cement stucco. defects are next to a public school yard
Jan 29, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited on c 2-5 district. ( nba2k) remedy: remove illegal sign
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max surface area of 150sq ft in a c 2-5 district. sign approx 40 ft high x 50 ft wide = 2000 sq ft ( nba2k) remedy : remove illegal signs
Oct 28, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max height of 25 ft in a c 2-8 district. sign approx 45 ft above curb level ( nba2k) remedy: remove illegal sign
Oct 28, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes. ( nba2k) remedy: remove illegal sign
Oct 28, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business ( nba2k) remedy: remove illegal signs / register
Oct 28, 2009
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances defects noted facade of bldg @ exp 1 has a step cracks between windows exterior wall @ exp 2 has cracks missing & bulging stucco approx 4x4 remedy: maintain
Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec bc 3314.10.9 misc viol: fail to place tieback perpendicular to theface of the bldg and opposing angle tieback was not installed. observed at at roof level the tiebacks for c-hooks on angle w/no secondary ti
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec bc 3314.10.1 misc viol: failed to place scaffold & suspension elements vertical & in a plane parallel to the wall at all times. observedat exp two & two pt suspend scaffold from c-hooks w/platform pulling o
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 21, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 21, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 4, 2003 · Apt #
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt #
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,690 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,260 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 439 / 30
- Assessed value
- $1,741,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107089, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 189 Avenue A
Who owns 189 Avenue A?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 189 Avenue A LLC.
Does 189 Avenue A have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 189 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 189 Avenue A built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 189 Avenue A?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.