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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 15, 1999

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 · 7

  • 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 1 sty public hall boiler room door.

    Jun 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar.

    Jun 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble entrance door saddle.

    Jun 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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

    1p36741

    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

    1

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 21, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jan 21, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Oct 3, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Oct 3, 2025Non-market transferCoops - 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.