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
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 · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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., 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose metal tread 4th from bottom up, at front balcony , 3rd story
Apr 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 6th tread from bottom of 4th sty. west balcony at fire escape
Apr 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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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
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.