221 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00469-0033Map
Owner of record: 221 Second Avenue LLC
221 2 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 221 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2021.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 27
- ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing slat at 2nd story balcony at east fire escape at building front
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to window with fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door obstructing egress to roof at public hall, 4th story
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the wall tiles at east wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 16, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 16, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. exposure31, installed a 12x12ft structure that us used for outside dining with tables and chairs. structure is attached to existing building. no permits on file, obtain all permits; obtai
Aug 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
In 3rd floor apartment, in front bedroom, section of plaster ceiling approximately 8' x 6' has detached and fallen unto bed with occupant asleep. minor injury observed to occupant., repair and/replace; vacate f
Jul 12, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o or occupancy.note entire bldg is occupied w/ expired c of o in that c of o in that c of o#120080679 expired on 8/18/13.rem obtained valid c of o
Dec 12, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: c of o # 72122 from 1972 2nd flr to 4th flr to remain vacant when the premises is being run as a hotel with the 2nd flr a gym & 3rd flr had 3 suites & 4
Dec 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail maintain bldg in compliant manner:lack of automatic sprinklers per bc 903,2; 27-954, noted: hotel & yoga studio being operated @ 2nd,3rd, 4th fl w/o automatic sprinklers. remedy: provide a system of auto
Dec 4, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection 3 suites on 3rd flr & 4 suites on 4th flr second means of egress blocked by #1 door with lock & a/c unit in windows on both flrs
Dec 4, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg hazardous. in that cement stucco is cracked missing, flaking, copping stone is cracked loose and defective and in danger of falling to sidewalk at the 2nd story level, metal lintels are
Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:at 2nd story terrace,masonry approx 6' ledge(coping)become dislodged & fell to ground.at front facade approx 2' x 5'section of masonry veneer became loose
Feb 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from 1st fl. 1st fl. been occupied as cabaret drink and eating areea more than 750 sq. remedy:provide requried means of egress.
Dec 10, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit - 50% of work complete noted:a wooden deck consstructed at 2nd level at rear of bldg. supported by 1st fl. rear extension roof-top projecting outward support by 6'by 6' vertical wood members
Jun 8, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. noted:-alt 1 101736436 dt 6/10/97 1st fl. commercial space now being occupied & dba "gemini lounge & bar". remedy: obtain a valid certificat
Nov 3, 1997 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plan #a-1 #101500528, dated april 221997 under directive 14/1975. non-conforming work noted: a concrete block structure has been constructed 12-0"26-0" long 10-0" high, contrar
May 23, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. expired permit work noted: removing of commercial space adn constructed wall instead of a 12-0"x 20-0x6-0" high with expired permit 101736436 issued 01-23-97 which expired 05-8/97 locatio
May 23, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: renovation by installing new sheetrock wall ceiling new kitchen bathroom, adn removed two 4:x126-0" roof beams to create new skylight will metal studs and sheetrodk. location.
May 23, 1997 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at at premises at time of inspectionnoted: renovation to building with new sheetrock walls ceiling kitchen& bath & removed 4"x12"x6-0" roof beams. no approved plans location
May 23, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Workint without a permit:in that new wood flooring is being installed at new wood floor north to south.ceiling at fornt south has been removed to prempare for replacement.east brick party wall has been stripped
Oct 9, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 6,739 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,897 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 469 / 33
- Assessed value
- $3,053,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #144142, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 221 2 Avenue
Who owns 221 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 Second Avenue LLC.
Does 221 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 2 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 221 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 2 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.