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174 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00453-0001Map

Owner of record: 174 Second Equitiescp

174 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 174 Second Equitiescp. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2023. 5 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2023

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
4
About 31% of the building's 13 apartments
Up from 3 in 2018

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 · 48

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 5th story

    May 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 5th story

    May 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening panic bar lock installed at bulkhead door , roof , no re-entry back building possible

    May 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ...locked door... at boiler room

    Sep 28, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioning unit protruding approx 6'' out of window at fire escape, 2nd story, section ''south''

    Jun 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread, 2nd tread from bottom at fire escape, 2nd story, section ''south''

    Jun 23, 2021

    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 missing at fire escape, section ''bldg frnt''

    Jun 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Refit the door at roof

    Jun 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 4A

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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 4A

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 23, 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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2002 · Apt 4A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2002 · Apt 4A

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak , in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2002 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective putty windows throughout 2 sty east apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Dec 14, 1996 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of street entrance door locked preventing access to bells at 1 sty vestibule.

    Sep 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system at vestibule to 2 sty apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Mar 26, 1996 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door locked preenting access to bell for apt.

    Mar 26, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective faucet to bathtub bathroom water would not fluctinate 1 sty east apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Feb 1, 1995 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bells vestibule to 2 sty northeast apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1994 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing grout around ceramic water leaks bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1994 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1994 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discolored water with segiment coming from hot water faucet bathtub bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1994 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stained center bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1994 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 1c er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1994 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 2 sty front apt 1c bathroom ceiling er1. , section '' ''

    May 27, 1988 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sash chain bottom window 2 sty east apt 1c kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 26, 1988 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose glass loose 2 sty east apt 1c southeast room bottom window. , section '' ''

    Apr 26, 1988 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sash chains bottom windows 2 sty east apt 1c southwest room. , section '' ''

    Apr 26, 1988 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty east apt 1c bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 26, 1988 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 air conditioning system installed at rear yar.

    Aug 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing guardrail at window 5 sty public hall at east.

    Oct 10, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing guardrails at window 4th sty public hall at east.

    Oct 10, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing guardrails at window 2 sty public hall at east.

    Oct 10, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door to building locked preventing access to bells for apt.

    Oct 10, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required fixures present lights not on night inspection.

    Oct 10, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose marble tread 1st from bottom 4th to 5th sty public hall.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3rd sty balcony at front.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit 6th sty front west fire escape.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dog fecal matter roof at east.

    Jun 3, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at 5 sty front east.

    Jun 3, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clothes lines on vent pipes roof.

    Jun 3, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 30, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 21, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Observed at exp's 1&2 erected/installed illuminated business signs reads 2x at exp 1 "love mama" and 2x exp2 "love mama" (1)protruding & "keep calm carry on love mama" with no permits or approval from dob, obta

    Oct 9, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order containted in summons/violation #39031069n issued on 10/27/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commiss

    Apr 27, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39031069n issued on 10/27/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39031069n issued on 10/27/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Dec 22, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39031079r issued on 10/27/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Dec 22, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. observed at exposure #1 wood structure erected approx 12' from facade in to sidewalk and 26' in length and a height of 10'. structure is enclosed with plywood roof, multiple vinyl windows

    Oct 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.based on physical observation of work done in cellarboiler room as stated on emergency work notification submitted on 09-24-10.no permits were issued within 5 business days as required & state

    Oct 7, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted:east side parapet wall leaning outward n/e corner of parapet wall has cracks in bricks chimney.remedy:repair all defects immediately under permit and application

    Apr 2, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building exterior. noted: at roof level east side parapet leaning out of plumb outward over adj. roof with separation visible from inside of chimney/vent flue and coping stone on top. 2)

    May 3, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:noted masonary parapet at east side of bldg at roof level approx 4'high is out of plimb + leaning approx 6" in danger to adjacent property.remedy:maintain repair defect immediately.

    Oct 14, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted: masonary parapet at east side of building at roof level, appox 20'4*'high in out of plumb and leaning east appox. 6' and in danger of collapse on to adjacert property. remedy: maintai

    Oct 26, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall and fire escapr defect is: front wall of building facing 2nd. ave is chipping off with cement stucco falling on the terrace below. (2) fire escape is blocked by arning

    Jun 24, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt INSOMN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 3C

    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
5
Residential units
13
Building area
12,059 ft²
Lot area
2,575 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
453 / 1
Assessed value
$3,069,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106802, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 174 2 Avenue

Who owns 174 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 174 Second Equitiescp.

Does 174 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 174 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 174 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 174 2 Avenue?

It has 13 residential units and 16 units in total.

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