68 West 3 Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00537-0017Map
Owner of record: 68 West 3 LLC
68 West 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 68 West 3 LLC. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on June 24, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 87
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 66
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 87
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and south walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 5RE
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - 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 sign missing. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 25, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at east wall at window in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash of fire escape window at west in the 4th room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper sash at east window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash at the east window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 5RE
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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
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. at lobby, 1st story
Mar 26, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at lobby, 1st story
Mar 26, 2017
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 at lobby, 1st story
Mar 26, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at lobby, 1st story
Mar 26, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 lobby, 1st story
Mar 26, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Construction other optional
Emergency work order req'd-obsvd immed haz conditions such as a severly cracked concrete coping stone on roof.spalling terra cotta stones @ multlocations & partially dislodged/cracked masonry near exp1/2 btwn flrs 2-3. owner to immed retain dob reg gc to install s/w shed full width of exp1 on west 3 st,start work immed,submit daily rpt
Apr 30, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd on roof cracked concrete coping stone.@ exp1/2 corner,inadequate fencing @ parapet of exp1,hvac dunage blocking access to fire escape,@ exp3 & stucco cracks @ interior parapet. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing w/dob& nys to eval entire bldg & submit a corrective action plan
Apr 30, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Observed fire escape basket front side bottom rail dislodged on 4th floor at expo # 01 due to bolt connection rotten. also observed 5th floor level fire escape top railing loose at side. entire fire escape front & back rusty and paint peeling off throughout and few bolts connection rotten.
Aug 2, 2022
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
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 7, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 7, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 20, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 20, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. property is an attached s and c mixed use dwelling located on an interior lot. observed at exposure 1, an area between floors 2-3 near exp 1/2 corner dis
Apr 30, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, respondent has failed to file a certificate of correction for ecb summ
Nov 20, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio22-02464,dated 8/2/2022.respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 11/1/2022,an
Nov 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection, at apartment #5re at 5th floor of premises, an occupied mixed use building, excessive noise, audible within apartment, observed from operation of rooftop fan for ventilation system of spi
Oct 12, 2022 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed fire escape basket front side bottom rail dislodged on 4th floor at expo # 01 due to bolt connection rotten. also observed 5th floor level fire escape top railing loose at side. entire fire escape fron
Aug 2, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted, at the time of inspection i observed, approx. 25'-0" x 3'-0" cement stucco disrepair with horizontal and step cracks in parapet level expo # 01 over
Dec 24, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b,4a,11b,28a,32a,35,39,45b,50,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h.haz b4b-4a low watercutt off leaking.b4b #50-excessive soot,b4b-12a chamber collapsed.50a-missing back flow preventor & check valve on feed line.50b-holes in wa
Nov 26, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b,16,24b,32a,45a,35,34,20b,25a,38,45b,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l. 50aholes in boiler room walls and ceiling. 50b undersized (pressure tail)manifiled. 50c no pigtal on p404a, 404b manuel reset (pressure tail)
Nov 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg(hazardous):throughout bldg's hallway & stairsare defective in that hallway have cracks causing tripping hazard stairs risers & threads are loose & broken at various location.remedy:main
Sep 14, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 1, 2023 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 5RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 2FE
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 5RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 5RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - General
Mailbox
May 15, 2017 · Apt 3RW
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - General
Signage missing
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 7, 2014 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 16, 2014 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 31, 2014 · Apt 5RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 4RW
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 4RW
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 4RW
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 22, 2008 · Apt 5FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 5
Close - General
Fire-escape
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 5FW
Close - General
Doors
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 5FW
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 5FW
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 5FW
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 5FW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 4FW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 14, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 10,818 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,947 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 537 / 17
- Assessed value
- $1,604,250
- Landmark / historic district
- South Village Historic District
HPD registration #110292, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 68 West 3 Street
Who owns 68 West 3 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 68 West 3 LLC.
Does 68 West 3 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.
Is 68 West 3 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 68 West 3 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 68 West 3 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.