156 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00451-0006Map
Owner of record: West Lake 156-158 Second Avenue LLC
156 2 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West Lake 156-158 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on February 17, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 90
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 120
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 · 90
- BHazardous
Provide heavy duty locking device at vesibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide heavy duty locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening electric magnetic door lock set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening electric magnetic door lock set at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2026
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at boiler room door south entrance
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components the fire escape at building west
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components the 2nd fire escape from east at building north
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components the 1st fire escape from east at building north
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components the fire escape at building east
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material troughtout ceiling at cellar
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device at boiler room south entrance door
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material consisting cardboard boxes and construction material in boiler room at cellar
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at cellar
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide wire mesh under sky light in bulkhead
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 4D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 4D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 4D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 4D
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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 8th room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and north walls in the 6th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in window leading to fire escape in the 8th room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10sq at west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all north wall at public hall, 6th story
Jun 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Jun 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd sty balcony, front west stack at fire escape
Apr 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Jan 21, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 26
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 21, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 28, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 26, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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May 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Apr 3, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3)provide viscon panel grill all hoistway doors and car door
Feb 15, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection, i observed five wall sconces installed in basement area without an electrical permit on file. app m01302153 doesn't cover work done. blue seagull electrical is not taking responsibili
Dec 20, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed on the fifth floor in apartment 5e gas meter installed backwards which is contrary to fgc refer to appendix e, repair and/or replace
Oct 23, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Cease use. 5m7,40m7,71m7. (5m)door zone restrictor has been tampered w/ disabled & rendered (missing) inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety. repair restrictor & contact nyc d
Apr 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.on a pc.job#121243341,at time of inspection observed on the 3rd fl,level apt#3d work is progressing at about 90% complete foun
Aug 21, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
32h11,52b12,55b12,79o02,70m07,71m07. 32-guide shoes worn replace; 52-hoist rope insufficient reshackle; 55-counterweight to drum rope reshackle; 70-pit diry clean; 70-pit missing cover on wire provide; 71-pit
Apr 15, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
70z09,57m07,59o01,37c16,70a09,59m07. 70z09-water in pit, remove; 57m07fire extinguisher missing from motor room,provide; 59o11-brake pads dirty with oil, replace; 37c16-overhead door padlocked,provide access
Feb 23, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. base for inspection 12/22/14 observed stop work order 111014c03sp01,ecb #35153173n state job complete 70%. now job complete 100% #122096007.
Dec 22, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application etc,containing a material false statements. noted: under job #122096007 pw-1 section 26 on application indicates "no for owner's certification regarding occupied housing
Dec 22, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. work noted the entire construction in apt 5e is not conform to approved plan dated 8-12-14 permit #122096007. the entire arrange
Nov 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit: expired permit noted: permit #110195681-01-eqfn alts expired (expiration date 08/05/2008 rem: stop all work- renew permit.
Aug 26, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection. noted: no. cd-5 plans on job site at time of inspection. remedy: provide plans.
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1rcny 9-01 rigger failed to name a designated foreman. noted: no foreman on job site at time of inspection. remedy: comply with notice of violation.
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify department prior to use/installation of c-hook/outrigger beams in connection with susp. scaffold. noted: no notification # for outrigger beams in connection with susp. scaffold. remedy: notify
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum req. noted: workers on suspended w/o certificate of fitness. remedy: comply with code.
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Se. bc 3317.6.2 & 27-1055 failure to provide protection for cables and lifelines from sharp edges and abrasions. noted: lifeline and cables not protected from sharp edges. remedy: comply with code.
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb05/39o02/66m07/#k07 (85) five-year test expired; perform and file test (39) overhead dirty; clean (66) bang-pump in pit missing cover; provide (#) fascia at "b" has rusted out: provide new fascia.
Oct 19, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01b,02b,01&02 both bells (bells) are inaudible, repair.
Mar 24, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Feb 26, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt APT2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 6B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 6B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 39,395 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,195 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 451 / 6
- Assessed value
- $8,563,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124903, last renewed May 7, 2026.
Questions about 156 2 Avenue
Who owns 156 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Lake 156-158 Second Avenue LLC.
Does 156 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 2 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 156 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 2 Avenue?
It has 31 residential units and 34 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.