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127 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00463-0031Map

Owner of record: West Lake 127-129 Second Avenue LLC

127 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 181 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
181
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
254

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 24, 2026

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 19% of the building's 21 apartments
Down from 5 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 · 181

  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets at building front at 1st fire escape from east at north

    Sep 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all storys, all balconys and all components at building front at fire escape

    Jun 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at building front at fire escape

    Jul 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components, all story balconies at fire escape at building front

    Jun 30, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 13, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Apr 22, 2025

    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 suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at bulkhead

    Mar 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit protuding more then 4 inches from window sill at east fire escape at building front

    Aug 9, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 3rd story front east balcony at fire escape

    Aug 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to package room at south at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint center stack front of building all stories at fire escape

    Jul 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies, stack and ladders, at east building front at fire escape

    Aug 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the garbage cans located area at basement

    Aug 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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.

    Aug 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony, front stack at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jul 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 11, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 7, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 24, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 27, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 27, 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
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #122633356 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Aug 8, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Tampered with vacate order. observed vacate order sticker last seen posted at front entrance door on 4/26/2024 is removed., comply with code; comply with vacate order

    May 23, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. observed full height partitions erected in cellar of mixed use building to create high occupancy sleeping quarters (5 rooms 1-5). note lack of adequate egress creates life safety hazard.,

    Apr 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or building dept records. cellar is currently occupied as high occupancy sleeping quarters with common kitchen area also present. note (5) illegal roo

    Apr 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit two illuminated sign in front of the store , sign background is black one sign in front of the store approx. size 10ft x2.5ft h mention "happy house " & one fixed vertically fixed with wall,

    Dec 12, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. observed at expo#1 (front facade), constructed an approx.10'lx10'wx8'h combustible wooden structure/enclosure attached to building, on sidewalk in front of ground level commercial space.

    May 22, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. at time of inspection observed (1)at building exposure 1 created combustible wood encloser,which fastened to bldg structural (2)installed new circuit breaker box at cellar level and new outlets

    Dec 7, 2020 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection for alt 2 job #121618197 of which permit is active for work at 6th fl apt #19. remedy: supply approved plans. contact this office at 718-286-0

    Aug 2, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit - work noted installed pipe scaffolding on top of sidewalk shed from 2nd ave side to 36 st marks pl from the 2nd story to roof level w/o first obtaining permits and approvals. remedy : remove

    Jun 7, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor - in that fire escape drop ladder is being obstructed at the 2nd story entire due to no opening provided for tenants to have free and obstructed acces

    Jun 7, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed note adequately maintaned. noted: sidewalk shed at front and side of bldg has lights underneath shed roof which are not turned on. remedy: maintain shed, lights to be on contnuosly.

    Oct 30, 2002 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Permit is for atp #16 5th floor. in addition to this work. the same condition exists on other floors. gas piping exposed in public hall- ways. voilation failure to maintain plumbing hazardous memo-6-30-75

    Aug 17, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2023 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 9

    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
6
Residential units
21
Building area
12,399 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
463 / 31
Assessed value
$2,426,850
Landmark / historic district
East Village / Lower East Side Historic District

HPD registration #119298, last renewed Jun 4, 2026.

Questions about 127 2 Avenue

Who owns 127 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Lake 127-129 Second Avenue LLC.

Does 127 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 181 housing violations at this property.

Is 127 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 19% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 127 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 127 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.