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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 85
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 8, 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.
Mar 8, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 public hall, 1st story
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 6th from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 23, 2016
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 23, 2016
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 16, 2015
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 16, 2015
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jul 15, 2015
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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. at front areaway
Aug 25, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at front areaway
Aug 25, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.