roofy
Post

151 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00465-0050Map

Owner of record: West Lake 151-153 Second Avenue LLC

151 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 27 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West Lake 151-153 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 201 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
201
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
126

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 15% of the building's 27 apartments

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 201

  • C

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

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
Show 40 more ↓
  • 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 the fire escape at building front

    Aug 20, 2025

    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 the fire escape at building rear

    Aug 20, 2025

    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 the fire escape at building south

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder extended at south yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal treads 6th and 9th from bottom up at stairs in rear yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 1st and 2nd from bottom up at ground level stairs to 1st story balcony at building rear

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 9th from bottom up at 2nd story balcony at building rear

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide wire mesh under sky light in bulkhead

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of low hanging telephone wires at north yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in fire passageway at north yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 12th from bottom up at 4th story balcony at building front

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 6th from bottom up at 1st story balcony at building rear

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 10th from bottom up at 3rd story balcony at building south

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting in fire passageway at north yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide handrails at north and south walls at stairs leading to fire passageway in north yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 south yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling. at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at intermediate landing, ceiling and north wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 12th tread from bottom at balcony, building front fire escape. at fire escape, 4th story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department public area leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective public area leading to south yard ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north and south walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceing and north and south walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at intermediate landing, ceiling and north wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and south walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and south walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 30, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
Show 2 more ↓
  • 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 · 20

  • Class - 1

    Backyard has material blocking the secondary path of egress, (trash bins, maintenance and construction material) underneath the staircase, exposure 3., repair and/replace

    Aug 20, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner, at time of inspection observed missing mortar at exp 2 & 4. also observed spalling bricks, deteriorating windowsill and missing parapet coping stone at bui

    May 28, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at time of inspection a written posted active vacate #m1/2019 issued on 01/09/2019 and posted on 01/11/2019 has been removed from the front entry door. p

    Apr 1, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at time of inspection a written posted active vacate order #m12/2019 issued on 01/09/2019 and posted on 01/11/2019 has been removed from the front entry

    Aug 22, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/dob's for violating conditions citied in nov#35374467h. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob's for violating conditions cited in nov#35374465y. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob's for violating conditions cited in nov#35374464m. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/dob's for violating conditions cited in nov#35374468j. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob's for violating conditions cited in nov#35374466x. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: vacate #m12/2019 was issued on 1-9-19 & posted on front bldg. however at time of inspection the vacate order was removed. remedy: comply w/code.

    Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
Show 10 more ↓
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: in apt#1a having erecting full height partitions w/a frame door to creating additionally 1 bedroom. total observing 3 bedrooms. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. dob records indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a'm/d.. now in apt#1a having creating 3 furnished rooms transiently

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $7,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted,maintained,or occupied w/3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the bldg dept records. noted: in apt#1a room illegally converted on the left side of the living room

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $17,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1021.1;bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted,maintained,or occupied w/3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the bldg dept records. noted: in apt#1a middle room illegally converted into furnished transiently use

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $17,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted maintained,or occupied w/3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the bldg dept records. noted: in apt 1a room on the right side of the living room illegally converted

    Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $17,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/out a permit: work noted: front entrance 1st flr erected business accessory sign approx 4'h x 16'w 2" thick board w/ 4 electric lights on top of sign wording "16 handles,chilled treats & good eats" etc.

    Jun 4, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. defect noted: at time of inspection hpd i cards show cellar to be used for storage. at time of inspection cellar being used as an office &

    Oct 19, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    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
27
Building area
22,336 ft²
Lot area
5,437 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
465 / 50
Assessed value
$3,622,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124921, last renewed May 7, 2026.

Questions about 151 2 Avenue

Who owns 151 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Lake 151-153 Second Avenue LLC.

Does 151 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 201 housing violations at this property.

Is 151 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 27 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 151 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 151 2 Avenue?

It has 27 residential units and 29 units in total.

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