197 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00454-0045Map
Owner of record: 12th & 1st De LLC
197 1 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 12th & 1st De LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 14, 2026. 5 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 37
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stop at entrance door to building , 1st story
Apr 14, 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
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 - 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 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 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at building front at fire escape
Nov 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of shedding cover obstructing drop ladder at building front at fire escape
Nov 10, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 fixtyre(s) present). at front areaway
May 22, 2019
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 3 sty apt 3 er1 located at apt 3
May 26, 1993 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass 1 light top sash window 3 sty public hall er1.
May 25, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and tile floor 2 sty public hall stairs trip hazard er1.
May 25, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range and space heater 3 sty apt 3 er1. located at apt 3
May 25, 1993 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures all apts entire building 0833-513.
Mar 24, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Aug 30, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 37
- Class - 2
Noted advertising sign/ banner at facade exp.#2 copy "emotional support & coach" with black letters on white background, approx. 15'x25' installed without a permit., obtain all permits
Sep 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
No access: unable to gain access into vacated apt 1 at 1st floor. super granted access to lobby. however, no answer to knocks at apartment door. no answer at intercom or doorbell at main entry door to building.
Sep 4, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. noted: at the time of inspection apt 1 at 1st floor has been fully reoccupied despite the active vacate order m70/2019 issued on 04/16/2019. reme
May 13, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection the fire escape drop ladder at east 12th st. side entrance is beingobstructed by multiple plastic garbage bins that are attached with met
Apr 1, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:exterior concrete window header is cracked located at the rear(3rd floor)adjacentto the fire escape.rem:maintain exterior building wall & concrete wind
Nov 12, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order#m70/2019 issued on 04/16/2019.noted:at the time of inspection,active vacate order notice removed from front entry door for one bedroom apartment 1.rem:comply wit
Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dept of bldgs for v35417671m issued4/16/19 pursuant to code28-204.2 file c/c
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c for v35417670k issued4/19/19 pursuant to code28204.2 file c/c
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c for v35417672y issued4/16/19 pursuant to code28204.2 file c/c
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dept of bldgs for v35417668l issued4/16/19 pursuant to code28-204.2 file c/c
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c for v35417667j issued4/16/19 pursuant to code28204.2 cile c/c
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dept of bldgs for v35417669n issued4/16/19 pursuant to code28-204.2 file c/c
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.dob records indicate building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now apt #1 converted/used transiently
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: erected full height partitions @apt #1 to create 1 additional bedroom. remedy: obtain permits.
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. "class j" remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1, 1021.1 and 27-366. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide required light and ventilation for every bedroom.noted: havingcreated 1 bedroom at apt #1 without light and ventilation. remedy:
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building inc code compliant manner. lack of systemof automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2 and ac 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dob. defects noted:at time of inspection no cert of correction has been filed for ecb notice of violation #34893804h & 34833
May 19, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted respondent failed to comply w/ the comms order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-20
Mar 5, 2011 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to post contractors sign.a 12' sidewalk shed has been erected (permit#120472675)& no contractor sign was posted/provided for shed.this violation is pursuant to subsection.provide contractors sign.
Sep 28, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post required dob permit @ site for sidewalk shed.a 12'h sidewalk shed has been erected @ 1st ave side of bldg & no shed permit was observed.(permit##120472675).post required sidewalk shed @ site.
Sep 28, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.1) front facade- stone lentils cracked @ various locations 2 &7 3rd flrs. 2)step cracks. file engineer's report w/naweed chaudhri. rem:obtain permits repair replac
Aug 19, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.cellar. 1)lath & plaster miss @ ceiling- miss fire stopping. 2)1st fl joists rotted out in various locations. submit structural stability report to naweed chaudhri
Aug 19, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. cellar-missing brick @ cellar hatch. cellar-loose joints @ stone rubble wall.rem: repair & replace according to code.
Aug 19, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit erected partitions & installed cellar waste lines for 2pc bathroom & 1 stainless steel sink remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Aug 19, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway on east 12 st. fire escape hits stairs & block egress from the interior of the bldg. rem:immediately make safe- provide 2 means of egress- as per code.
Aug 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. 1- south facade steps - no railings. (3 steps) - next to cellar hatch. remedy: immediately make safe. install railings as per code.
Aug 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed not in accordance on inspection approx 8,10, and hd ft high sidewalk has been ereted on south -east side without vandel-lightsproof light fixtures on conduit on underside of shed.plastic covers fo
Jul 29, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain plumb on inspection sidewalk shed post are out of plumb shed is learning to the east and west on south-east coner of e/12th st.rem:"stop all work" on sidewalk shed provide plumb on steelpost
Jul 29, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction of sodewalk shed p#104902394 remedy: obtain permits
Mar 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications noted:no lights on shed @ time of inspection. remedy: conform do shed to building code specifications
Feb 2, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/ commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for violations #34546423h & 34553725z same violating condition still exists such as step crack brick are loose & hanging b/w 1st
Aug 29, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: @ south side of premises (exposure # 7) erected 8'construction wood frame fence approx 25'. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditions.
Aug 29, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous*at:1)exposure(2)brickare loose & hanging-also brick missing @ 1st fl thru midway of 2nd fl exposing steel beam to outside elements.2)step crack in same elevation
Mar 14, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect noted:1-located at exposure(2)brick are loose & hanging-also bricks mising at 1fl through midway of 2fl exposing steel beam to outside elements.2-step cracking obse
Feb 5, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans noted:no approved p;ans for at #101648763 at time of inspection at premises. remedy:stop all work make area safe and provide approved plans.
Jan 13, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,546 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,505 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 454 / 45
- Assessed value
- $2,277,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115833, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 197 1 Avenue
Who owns 197 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 12th & 1st De LLC.
Does 197 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 197 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 1 Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.