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68 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00445-0009Map

Owner of record: Ruru & Associates LLC

68 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ruru & Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 4 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
111

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 2, 2026

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
10
About 40% of the building's 25 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing guidestop at drop ladder at west exterior wall at fire escape

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5 sty balcony, west stack at fire escape

    Feb 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 2 sq ft in the 2nd room from north located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 2 sq ft in the 2nd room from north located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14643803 issued 28-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 22

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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 stairs

    Nov 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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's northeast

    Nov 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Mar 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 2nd tread from top down 6th sty. east balcony at fire escape

    Jul 25, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 2, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 6th up, 2nd sty at public hall stairs

    Jul 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing base board molding at all walls,on ,3,4,5 & 6 sty at public hall

    Jul 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 1st up at west roof entrance door on bulkhead.

    Jul 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at north east fire escape balcony,on 2nd sty north east section extenion roof

    Jul 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd sty north east section extenion roof

    Jul 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd sty balcony,front north west fire escape

    Jul 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at west parapet wall, east section.

    Jun 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trip hazzard from direct tv cable connected to wooden outdoor deck.

    Jun 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective step at roof door, west section.

    Jun 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical cable wiring west wall 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 3, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding clg cellar thru out.

    Nov 15, 1996

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at 4 5 & 6 stys at east.

    Nov 15, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window molding frames all stys public halls.

    Nov 15, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty southeast apt 10. , section '' ''

    Nov 15, 1996 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jun 11, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate fire escape window 2 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Oct 3, 1986 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 19, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 28, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Found weil mclain (model#lgb 11) gas fired boiler in cellar leaking from bottom right side, corrosion on low ater cutoff, leak from water feed line above boiler,insufficient combustion air correct violating con

    Jun 26, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances.@exp1 1fl windowsill decorative sandstone patch on sill fell to grade maintain exterior bldg wall

    Aug 28, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. note: at rear of bldg at cellar level a steel deck approx 8'w x 8'l x 10'h illegally erected. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jul 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. noted: at 4th flr apt 15. new bx w/wire installed in ceiling. and inside wall for new outlet. dob records indicate no permit issued. remedy: stop all electrical work inside apt 15

    Nov 13, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. no permit provided for branch circuit wiring, receptacle switches, fixtures. remedy: obtain permit.

    Aug 23, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Performed unlicensed electrical work throughout the store installationof electrical wiring. branch circuit wiring, receptacle outlets, fixtures. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Aug 23, 2012 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldgs in a code complaint manner,at 2nd & 3rd fl at the public stairwell having temporarily replace marble 3'x 3' slab landings between floors w/plywood (replace w/similar fire rated materia

    Jul 2, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. note marble( ) platform in public hall between 3rd & 4th floor was defective & collapsed onto platform below between 3rd & 2bd floor. (after

    Jun 22, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit lighting defective: exit lights inoperative @ front exit @ time of inspection. remedy: repair/ replace lighting

    Jul 12, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted complete renovation to apt 5 2 fl by constructing new kitchen bathroom cut the load bearring to place 8'x14'-0"steel beams to create new porch with q defct approx 9'-0"x12'-0

    Apr 23, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted at third floor apartment 7. bathroom floor cracked separating and in danger of further collaps. floors throughout entire apartment sloping in various directions. ceiling fir

    Aug 31, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: (1) total interior demolition at 1st floor commercial nothside space and 2nd floor west side apt including removal of interior partitions, fireproofing 2nd floor level west side ap

    May 21, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware noted: at various location throughout all floors padlocks installed are exit doors of residential apt. remedy: remove all illegal hardware as per code.

    Apr 13, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: two 8' sections of south roof parapet & also roof bulkhead are missing coping stones causing water leaks in public hallway & apts. remedy: maintain roof.

    Feb 20, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is brick parapet walls at south are leaning inwardard defective remedy make all necessary safe and lawful repairs failure to maintain defect is approx 1-0x-0 se

    Nov 12, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractors sign. remedy: provide contractor's sign.

    Jan 24, 1990

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is iron plated sagging concrete over sidewalk vault missing and indisrepair at front of building north side approximat 25 sq foot area. remedy make all required repairs forthwith

    Oct 3, 1988 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. remedy: obtain approvals and permits from this dept.

    Sep 22, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maitnain the above premises in a safe and lawful manner. remedy: repair defective section of concrete above sidewalk vault.

    Aug 26, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain front of building n/e corner approx 25 ft of concrete over iron plates sagging sidewalk vault remdey make all necessaryrepairs & obtain permits & approvals

    Jun 9, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt UNIT24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt UNIT24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt UNIT24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    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
1907
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
14,250 ft²
Lot area
3,489 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
445 / 9
Assessed value
$2,896,650
Landmark / historic district
East Village / Lower East Side Historic District

HPD registration #116154, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 68 2 Avenue

Who owns 68 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ruru & Associates LLC.

Does 68 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 68 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 68 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68 2 Avenue?

It has 25 residential units and 28 units in total.

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