196 Avenue Of The Americas
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00504-0014Map
Owner of record: 196 Sixth Corp
196 Avenue Of The Americas is an elevator apartment building built in 1893 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 20 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 196 Sixth Corp. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 1999. 7 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 7
- 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 1 sty public hall boiler room door.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble entrance door saddle.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1 sty public hall.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing 1 sty public hall.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installled entance door 1st story public hall vestibule.
Apr 22, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 21
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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May 24, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p36741
Jul 11, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
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Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed installed on exposure #1 with inoperable light bulbs underside the shed to bring illumination failure to provide lighting creates unsafe and mugging condition to
Jul 31, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed installed on exposure # 1 without sign and project information panel on the shed parapet to indicate the name and contact information of the owner or the general c
Jul 31, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
13x10,2x10,61r9,59m7. emergency. lighting inoperative repair; alarm bell inoperative repair; 59m7-no brake monitoring provided.illegal useof main line disconnect. cannnot use mainline for other devices.
Feb 8, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Nov 6, 2009 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observation cellar, 2 gas dryers and 2 washing machines installed gas dryers connections were 1/2" black pipe. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jul 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner, lack of a system ofsprinklers (automatic) where required per bc 903.2;27-954. observed nosprinkler system is laundry room of basement. basement laundr contains
Jul 13, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at apt 3a entire renovation of apt. new partitions erected. 20% work done. application filed #102220179 filed no permit. stop all work. remedy: stop all work, obtain permit
Dec 9, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u54t35o53b30o55m57o 75-perform test, by device on fiel e.l.e.v. 3 form 54-city i.d.#35 remove old ports.
Jun 8, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14i 46b 57o 46 provide clearance between counterweight & buffer
Aug 26, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D0)
- Year built
- 1893
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 32,738 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 504 / 14
- Assessed value
- $4,230,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Sullivan-Thompson Historic District
HPD registration #140432, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 196 Avenue Of The Americas
Who owns 196 Avenue Of The Americas?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 196 Sixth Corp.
Does 196 Avenue Of The Americas have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Avenue Of The Americas 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 196 Avenue Of The Americas built?
City records list 1893 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Avenue Of The Americas?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.