215 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00454-0036Map
Owner of record: 211-217 First Avenue LLC
215 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 211-217 First Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 137 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 137
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 295
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 · 137
- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame improperly installed at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye permanently installed at building entrance door
Sep 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye permanently installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls throughout in the 3rd room from east located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls throughout in the private hallway located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2023 · Apt 7
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 - 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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Refit upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 4
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 16, 2021
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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 4th sty balcony at eastside of building at fire escape
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 3rd sty balcony at eastside of building at fire escape
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 2nd sty balcony at eastside of building at fire escape
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at 3rd sty balcony at west stack at building front at fire escape
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5th sty balcony at building front at east stack at fire escape
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd sty balcony at building front east stack at fire escape
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mosaiic tiled floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 minimum of 100 watts as required (light fixture(s) present at front areaway
May 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at vestibule , 1st story
Apr 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window frame at south wall intermediate landing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south wall at intermediate landing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceremaic floor tile at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble base board at south wall. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 21, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of active leak at boiler return line at basement
Mar 21, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 21, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, apartment at east
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, apartment at east
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 5th story, apartment at east
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor with ceramic tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of electrical light fixtures,doors,and construction materials at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials,ladders and doors under stairs at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective or resurface porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 7, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install sidewalk shed approximately 20 linear feet at exposure 1 with 5 feet beyond the property front on both sides for a total of 35 feet of sidewalk shed to safeguard public and property
Apr 15, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
New meter bars installed in cellar. plans show existing meter bars
Aug 20, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35474702r issued on 04/09/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file.remedy:
Jun 29, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at time of inspection.noted:at facade exposure#1 5 fl. decrotive metal cornice has damage and/or missing sections of decrotive metal cornice.remedy:comply w
May 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls on appurtenances.noted:premises is a 5 story mixed use building in which connills at 50 floor not level are creacked missing and depective.rem:provide overhead protection imme
Apr 9, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Exp2 (1st ave side) in a few areas stucco skim coat which was placed over the bricks is starting to crack., maintain exterior building wall
Jan 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. on 8/20/19 at 2:15pm i observed new 220 volts electrical lines installed in apt 4& thru-out the building. an application for certificate of electrical inspection is not on file. (2
Aug 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15,16,21b32a,50a - clogged flue pipe w/improper combustion.repaircorrect all defects and file certificate of correction attached.
Aug 30, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defect is: at 1stflr rear, north exit has illegal hardware installed. exit is locked w/a key lock from the inside obstructing egress. remedy: make safe
Mar 21, 2012
Resolve - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for this pro cert alt ii job #120582084 dwg: 1.19.11. noted: 1) at 1st flr plan proposes handicapped accessible front entrance
Mar 21, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Noted at roof large commercial a/c unit has been installed w/o a permit rem: obtain permit
Dec 10, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted. interior demo of walls & ceilings in bathroom - remove partitions k,7 & living room - location apt. #9, 3rd fl rear. remedy: stop all work & obtain permit.
Jan 15, 2008
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:stripped plaster from bathroom walls & ceiling & installed sheetrock partitions at bathroom & kitchen w/o first obtaining permit & approvals.remedy:restore to prior legal condition
May 31, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt THEWHO
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2019 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 21, 2019 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 14 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 13,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,723 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 454 / 36
- Assessed value
- $1,959,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120140, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.
Questions about 215 1 Avenue
Who owns 215 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 211-217 First Avenue LLC.
Does 215 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 137 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 215 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 1 Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.