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96 3 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00558-0032Map

Owner of record: 88 Third Realty

96 3 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 88 Third Realty. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2025. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
85
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
50

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 14, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 21% of the building's 14 apartments
Down from 4 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 85

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes and shoes rack at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building enetrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building enetrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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
  • A

    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

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd sty balcony. front stack at fire escape

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 3rd story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front

    Jan 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes houehold items at 4th story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Jan 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required

    Aug 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required

    Aug 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required

    Aug 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 6th from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Sep 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Aug 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jul 15, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable (helga reuschar) in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Aug 29, 2000 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Aug 29, 2000 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring balances of center east window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Aug 29, 2000 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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. at front areaway

    Aug 25, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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. at front areaway

    Aug 25, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective loose window frame ( thru out ). in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 11th apartment from south at west

    Aug 8, 2000 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at ( east centre ) window. in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 11th apartment from south at west

    Aug 8, 2000 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2000 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active
  • 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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 19, 2002

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 28, 1997

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: 1)metal awning,approx 16ft wide x 3ft overhangx 4ft high w/inscription"hunan bistro-authentic hunan cuisine"(in english & chinese)in raised letters. 2)2 sided,metal enclosed illuminated

    Feb 18, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit noted: rear yard approx 20'x40' area -pipe framed enclosure with plastic sheet covering erected & being used as part of restaurant dba village grown at 1st fl rear yard. remedy: obtain permi

    Feb 26, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted:air conditioning unit installed in restaurant at ground floor. remedy:obtain all necessary permits or restore to prior legal condition.

    Oct 17, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o as required under open alteration 1273-87 remedy obtain a new c of o

    Apr 17, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a vaid c of o as required under open alteration154/88 remedy obtain new c of o

    Apr 17, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 18, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 4F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
12,845 ft²
Lot area
4,200 ft²
Zoning
C6-2A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
558 / 32
Assessed value
$3,026,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #129090, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 96 3 Avenue

Who owns 96 3 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 88 Third Realty.

Does 96 3 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.

Is 96 3 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 21% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 96 3 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 96 3 Avenue?

It has 14 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.