221 Avenue A

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00441-0031Map

221 Avenue A is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 221 Avenue A, LLC.. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on January 15, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 76
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 140

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jan 15, 2025

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

About 18% of the building's 22 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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 76

CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans and rubbish. at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar
May 30, 2023
Open — False certification
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling. at cellar
May 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls. at cellar
May 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans and rubbish. at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floors at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage at public hall 1st story , 1st story
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed

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BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cluster of garbage, at first story public hall , 1st story
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead door to roof , 6th story
May 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Apr 26, 2023
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 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 1,3,5,8,9,11,13, and 14 up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at compactor closet, 1st story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance on lower window sash between fifth floor and sixth floor. , 5th story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... at compactor closet, 1st story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of push panic bar at bulkhead door leading to roof preventing re-entry back into building at public hall, 6th story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2020 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2020 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd sty balcony east stack at building front
Jun 9, 2017
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
Jun 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall
May 31, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardaint material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardaint material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardaint material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardaint material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 5th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire reatardaint material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 6th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire reatardaint material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 6th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 6th story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperture of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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

ECB violations · 3

Non-hazardous
B4a/16/22c/39/43/50/50a/.50-storage in boiler room.50a-storage on & around oil tank.
Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg wall.noted:all facades of brick bldg have missing mortar with some cracked and missing bricks.missing coping on parapet allows water penetration.newly done pointing own facade didn't
Mar 19, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted:at north exterior wall 2nd story bricks missing,loose bricks and missing motar throughout wall.remedy:repair and maintain wall.
Feb 6, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
May 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
May 30, 2025 · Apt BUILDI
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 30, 2025 · Apt DEFECT
Close
General
Signage missing
May 30, 2025 · Apt BUILDI
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 17
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 12
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 17
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 11
Close
General
Mailbox
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 11
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 11
Close
Door/window
Door
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 11
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 11
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Outside building
Pavement
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Door/window
Door
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Paint/plaster
Door/frame
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Outside building
Pavement
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 2, 2023 · Apt 20
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: 1900
Floors: 6
Residential units: 22
Building area: 11,796 ft²
Lot area: 2,533 ft²
Zoning: C1-6A
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 441 / 31
Assessed value: $1,642,500
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #122417, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 221 Avenue A

Who owns 221 Avenue A?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 Avenue A, LLC..

Does 221 Avenue A have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 Avenue A rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 18% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221 Avenue A built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 Avenue A?

It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.