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166 Elizabeth Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00478-0013Map

Owner of record: Elizabeth Realty Associates .

166 Elizabeth Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Elizabeth Realty Associates .. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on September 28, 2025. 1 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 28, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • C

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

    Sep 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balconies west stack building front at fire escape, 4th story

    Sep 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at basement door at public hall

    Sep 5, 2025

    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, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling from 1st story to bulkhead at public hall

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the ceilings from 1st story to bulkhead at public hall

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 6th story, apartment at north

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of eye bolt and hook at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood treads 1st, 2nd, 6th and 9th up from bottom at public hall stairs leading to roof , 6th story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 5a, 6th story, apartment at north

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 6th story, apartment at north

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of eye bolt and hook at vestibule door , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    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., 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 on boiler room door and at mailboxes in vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition roof pierced, iron spiral stairs installed, wall and ceiling erected creating additional room at roof located at apt 5a, 6th story, apartment at north

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose metal tread 4th from bottom up, at front balcony , 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 6th tread from bottom of 4th sty. west balcony at fire escape

    Apr 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 4th tread from bottom of 3rd sty. west balcony at fire escape

    Apr 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings orders all plumbing work under permit number stopped 122818077 immediately due to the inactive of lmp # 1343

    Jun 18, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm:haz condn:01/24/21 a partl colp of adj chim@168 elizab st occured causing lose brks fall into areaway 166 elizab st.no wrk to remve colp brk on 166 elizab st areawy or tmp prot of 166 elizab st windws@stairs apts leavng area unsafe.immed,166 elizab st.remv loose brk in areaway& prot windws.166 elizab cure outstndng swo&opn vios.cmply w/code & c#33

    May 14, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 12, 2021

    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
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner west elevation and north one exposure #1 & 2 observed significally cracked and separation in parapet wall at th ecorner this is a causing a hazardous cond

    Apr 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/out permit.at time of inspection of above premises observed erected sidewalk shed at front of bldg (exp.#1) approx. 30'.no permit found on dept records.remedy: obtain permit (sidewalk shed)

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.at time of inspection at above premises on apt 3c,observed construction work w/no permits on file.observed erected partitions,room division,closet framework.work is approx. 801 complete.stop

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.at time of inspection at above premises on apt 3c,observed new electrical work w/out permit.work consists of new electrical box,new outlets,switches new high hats,new electrical panel.no per

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.at time of inspection at above premises observed new plumbing work,consisting of new roughing for a shower,toilet,sink,new drain for kitchen sink.no permits found on file for the plumbing

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. note:at time of inspection,observed exposure 1 and 2 exterior masonry brick facade is significantly cracked and separating at corner of exposure 1 and 2.

    Jan 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed front facade parapet wall separation(exposure#1 west elevation). remedy:immediately provide public protection. main

    Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permannet-residence purposes by department of building to be legally approved as a class"a" multiple dwelling based on physical inspection apt #5d on the 6 floor

    Feb 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner lack of required number of mean of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366,bc 1021.1(2014 code)for transient use.disconinue illegal occupancy

    Feb 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where required per bc 903.2,27-954.for transient use.discontinue illegal occupancy

    Feb 28, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    907.2.8;failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use.discontinue illegal occupancy

    Feb 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o and department of buildings records.iron spiral stairs installed wall and ceiling erected illegally.created additional room at roof.loacation at alpt 5a, 6th st

    Sep 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg(hazardous):noted material left on roof.(plywood,sheetrock,2x4's toilets,sinks,misc.construction debris causing a hazardous condition.loc:(roof top,near bulk head)rem:remove hazardous de

    Nov 14, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.(40% of work completed)noted:new fl,walls,ceilings and appurtenance bbeing installed as part of general renovation in cellar, 1,2,4,+5fl.rem:

    Nov 1, 2000 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work contrary to approved plans noted:plan dated 7/28/00.1.new north side 1st floor comm space store.store front 2.out renovation at 1st floor rear south.3.opening made in entire wall by courtyard.4.new metal f

    Oct 2, 2000 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to jprovide approved plans at premisest at time of inspectionnoted:no approved plans available under permit #102695451 remedy:provide approved plans

    Sep 1, 2000 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt APTB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 15, 2003 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 15, 2003 · Apt 4C

    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
1908
Floors
6
Residential units
22
Building area
11,295 ft²
Lot area
2,456 ft²
Zoning
C6-1
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
478 / 13
Assessed value
$1,226,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #115279, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 166 Elizabeth Street

Who owns 166 Elizabeth Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elizabeth Realty Associates ..

Does 166 Elizabeth Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 166 Elizabeth Street 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 166 Elizabeth Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 166 Elizabeth Street?

It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.

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