231 Sullivan Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00539-0012Map
Owner of record: 670 & 720 Coventry LLC
231 Sullivan Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 670 & 720 Coventry LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 20 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 12
Available now in this building
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 · 31
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bin at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Oct 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2021
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
Oct 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Oct 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors door to roof at public hall, 5th story
Oct 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlock at door to roof at public hall, 5th story
Oct 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 1
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 missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2021
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.
Oct 10, 2021
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 sign at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2021
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.
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.
Oct 25, 2019
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.
Oct 9, 2018
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Nov 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 25, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 24, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.
Jun 6, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watt minimum required at front areaway
May 23, 2000
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal roof cornice.
Mar 26, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of painalroof cornice.
Mar 26, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Mar 26, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the department of buildings for ecb violation#35348012m issued on 11/14/2018.rem:file a certificate of correcions.
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the department of buildings for ecb violation#35348011k issued on 11/14/2018.rem:file a certificate of corrections.
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the department of buildings for ecb violation#35348014x issued on 11/14/2018.rem:file a certificate of correction.
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the department of buildings for ecb violation#35348013y issued on 11/14/2018.rem:file a certificate of corrections.
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Section of flue piping removed. correct all violating conditions, call for an inspection.
Sep 30, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
As per one gas fired, ao smith hwh. serial#. 1542ao15926. built; 10/20/2015. work w/o a permit., obtain permit; apply for proper permits, correct all violating conditions and call for an inspection.
Sep 30, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of numbersof means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code) 27.366. bc-1021.1 (2014 code)for transient use at apt. #2 at 3rd floor.
Nov 14, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt 2 at 3rd fl. remedy discontinue .
Nov 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes .department of buildings records indicates building to be legally approved as a class"a" multiple dwelling. now apt. #2 at 3rd
Nov 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of system of automatic sprinkler where is required for transient use as per bc 903.2 and 27-954. at apt #2 at 3rd floor. remedy: discontinue
Nov 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-complaint manner: noted: at exposure #1 at 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th fl levels spalling limestone around north & south sides of window appurtenances,also spalling lintels & ornanmenta
May 27, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | $7,100,000 | Rentals - 4-10 unit | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,925 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 539 / 12
- Assessed value
- $2,065,950
- Landmark / historic district
- South Village Historic District
HPD registration #107238, last renewed Jul 13, 2026.
Questions about 231 Sullivan Street
Who owns 231 Sullivan Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 670 & 720 Coventry LLC.
Does 231 Sullivan Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 Sullivan 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 231 Sullivan Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 Sullivan Street?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.