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
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 · 47
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at public hall stairs, 6th story
Feb 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 stairs
Nov 10, 2016
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's northeast
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - 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
Mar 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 2nd tread from top down 6th sty. east balcony at fire escape
Jul 25, 2014
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 2, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 north east fire escape balcony,on 2nd sty north east section extenion roof
Jul 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at west parapet wall, east section.
Jun 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective step at roof door, west section.
Jun 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window molding frames all stys public halls.
Nov 15, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.