129 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00463-0030Map
Owner of record: West Lake 127-129 Second Avenue LLC
129 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 21 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West Lake 127-129 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 104 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 104
- DOB violations
- 39
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 118
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 104
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at community bathroom, 2nd story
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - 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 rats at cellar througthout
Dec 16, 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 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a range with door intact at public hall, 6th story
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and all walls at community bathroom, 6th story
Dec 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at community bathroom, 6th story
Dec 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at community bathroom, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at bulkhead
Mar 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at fire escape in the 4th room from east located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 13
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at boiler room
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at boiler room
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of excessive garbage underneath staircase at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2023
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 12, 2023
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 6th sty balcony, front stack at fire escape
Nov 19, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand stop at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical junction box cover at south wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at junction box at south wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the area where garbage receptacles are stored at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective :door to south court yard , 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all stories at building front at fire escape
Sep 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the kick stand installed at vestibule door to public hall , 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile approx 4 sq ft at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall.
Mar 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lick installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 21, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 21, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2022
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
DOB building violations · 39
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 1, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 10, 1999
Dob violation - active - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 8, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 8, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - 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
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Federal fst boiler has the following violating conditions, relief valve discharge not piped down low water cutoff inoperable& needs to be manual reset type sump pump well not covered no chimney clean out holes
Mar 13, 2024 · Penalty $655
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file an annual boiler inspection report. last annual inspection 10-24-2014 as per dob records.submit a current b-09 report.
Mar 13, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection,i observed excessive dust on the floor in the hallways,the staircase steps and handrails,more dust on other floors of bldg. storage o
Aug 8, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspectionobserved fire escape drop ladder landing space obstructed by combustible wood encloser w/ corrugated plastic roof. remedy:remove obstruction
Dec 7, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection observed at building exposure 1created combustible wood encloser,which fastened to bldg structural. no permit and/or filing found on dob record for work which describe abo
Dec 7, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/16/34b/42/50/50a/50b/50c. 50-debris in boiler room (old boiler parts) 50a-anti syphon valve not at highest point of oil line. 50b-glass gauge cocks defective. 50c-oil burner defective,off on flame out reset
May 17, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/16/24b/36/50/50a/bq9/50b. 50-boiler room door missing. 50a-holes in boiler room. 50b-boiler flue pipe, outside boiler room & up to roof not b vent pipe, & not supported & clean out at base missing on
May 17, 2006 · Penalty $850
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain in that kitchen exhaust vent at roof level north parapet wall, is shaking and vibrating due to unit is not property installed steel supports at front are supported by 2 x 4's that are direct
Mar 28, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted installed there additional kitchen exhaust systems that terminates at roof level south ans north without first obtaining permits and approvals as required by the department
Jun 29, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:cracked and spalling masonry at walls and window lintels and sills of front facade.rem:repair all defects immediately.
Feb 12, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: spalling & cracked lintels & sills on numerous windows throughout entire front facade on all fl. remedy: make all necessary repairs under permit & application.
Feb 8, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36-weil mclain boiler supplying store not registered with nyc department of buildings.
Oct 3, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection : noted: permit # 102435241 posted for removal of interior partition walls ,location : apt # 21 -6 floor . remedy: stop all work and provide
Feb 24, 2000 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Location:6th fl. apt. #21 description:p.v.c. plastic piping installed for laundry and toilet waste piping.violation:use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16.remedy:
Feb 17, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. exterior. noted: at front facade above 6th floor windows brownstone/masonry cracked & spalling at front facade various location. 1st floor levels lintels & sills spalling & eroded
Apr 14, 1999 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building exterior noted: at front facade masonary windows rides and lintels spalling throughout all floor levels, brickwork at roof level front (northside deteriorated and damaged. remedy: s
Aug 26, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Signage missing
May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt APT21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 11
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 15, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 15, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 15, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 12,393 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 463 / 30
- Assessed value
- $2,632,050
- Landmark / historic district
- East Village / Lower East Side Historic District
HPD registration #119297, last renewed Jun 4, 2026.
Questions about 129 2 Avenue
Who owns 129 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Lake 127-129 Second Avenue LLC.
Does 129 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 104 housing violations at this property.
Is 129 2 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 129 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 129 2 Avenue?
It has 21 residential units and 23 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.