215 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00441-0033Map
Owner of record: 215-217 Avenue A LLC
215 Avenue A is a walk-up apartment building built in 1880 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 36 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 215-217 Avenue A LLC. HPD has recorded 151 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 151
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 179
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
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 · 151
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the debris from collapsed ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to parcel delivery room at north at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wash basin at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective return bell buzzer from south wall to entrance to building in the foyer located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit ddor at entrance in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top at steam riser at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the ceiling debris at all floor and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line in the kitchen located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retatdnat material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 220 volt electrical line for electric range in the kitchen located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and east wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4rn, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000040080y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. dob record indicaes bldg to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now apt 2rs used/converted to transient use.
May 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintai bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a automatic sprinkler system where is required as per bc 903.2 and ac 27-954 for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
May 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provided number of means of egress required for every floor per bc 1021.1 and 27-366 for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
May 25, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide a fire alarm system for a transient use.rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
May 25, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted:observed 2 men installing new sign for barber shop at 1st flr. level.sign reads"ben's barbers."sign is mounted to bldg.flouresent light was installed improperly as well.unlicesensed inst
Jun 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- all work complete. noted: at fourth floor at 4fs, new partiton walls making a 1 bedroom into a 2 bedroom apt and relocating apt entry door, remedy: obtain permit or restore to original le
Dec 9, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Signage missing
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4RN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1RN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1RN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 3RN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 4FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2FN
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 3RS
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 3RS
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 3RS
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1880
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 19,830 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,167 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 441 / 33
- Assessed value
- $2,823,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #100248, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 215 Avenue A
Who owns 215 Avenue A?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 215-217 Avenue A LLC.
Does 215 Avenue A have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 151 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 Avenue A rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 28% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 215 Avenue A built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 Avenue A?
It has 36 residential units and 39 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.