485 9 Avenue

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4C

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4C

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

Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4C

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at 2nd story balcony at east stack at building front at fire escape

May 2, 2026

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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

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

Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

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

Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to building , 1st story

Feb 17, 2026

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door

Feb 16, 2026

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

Feb 16, 2026

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at bulkhead fire door at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

Dec 29, 2025

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and hinges at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

Dec 29, 2025

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

Dec 29, 2025

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

Dec 29, 2025

Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

Dec 29, 2025

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3C

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at 2nd window from south at fire escape window at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3C

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at 1st window from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3C

Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the door swipe at door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3C

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 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3C

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 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3C

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall and ceiling

Nov 4, 2025

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling

Nov 4, 2025

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water collecting at floor from cast iron radiator vent at public hall, 1st story

Dec 3, 2024

Remove all encumbrances consisting of stove at public hall, 5th story

Dec 3, 2024

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1C

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1C

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1C

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1C

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

Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1C

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

Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1C

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ....holes at metal cornice at building front

Jul 6, 2024

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 16, 2024

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 3B

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to boiler room at public hall, 1st story

Dec 20, 2023

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 4A

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 4A

Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 4A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panel at vestibule door , 1st story

Dec 14, 2023

The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under applicatio n/permit# 122640375, due to withdrawal of permit holder, unable to det ermine % of work completed. stop all work, make site safe, remove debr is, contact borough commissioner office

Sep 27, 2017

The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under applicatio n/permit# 122512058 due to the withdrawal of the permit holder, unable to determine the % of work completed. stop all work, make site safe, remove debris, contact borough commissioner office

Sep 27, 2017

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Dec 28, 2016

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Dec 28, 2016

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Nov 16, 2016

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Nov 16, 2016

C-construction other optional

Sep 30, 2016

C-construction other optional

Sep 30, 2016

Add'l info req.job#122512058&122640375 were filed for partial demolition&related work of bldg.bldg is located in a special district remedy:eng'r of record james patterson,pe to submit daily report to nyc dob during work of the two jobs #122512058&122640375

Aug 1, 2016

Add'l info req.job#122512058&122640375 were filed for partial demolition&related work of bldg.bldg is located in a special district remedy:owner to have eng'r of record to submit daily report to nyc dob during work of the two jobs#122512058&122640375

Aug 1, 2016

Fm. 485-497 9th ave is a parcel of 7 bldgs on one lot. bldgs vary from 4 to 5 st and are in poor to failed structual condition and 2 of 7 bldgs are occupied. the rear egress is not safe & fence are partially collapsed.remedy: immed install fence to rear & front to allow clear paths to vacate bldgs per dob bc code

Sep 15, 2015

Egncy-emergency none

Aug 10, 2015

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Jul 15, 2015

Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

Jan 22, 2013

Work after hours w/o variance permit contrary to 105.12.5. observed 5 men working at cellar level on saturday w/o a bldg dept variance permit. "water work piping inc" personnel working on sewer.rmdy:obtain afte

Mar 5, 2016

Sidewalk shed parapet panels shall be 3 feet x 6 feet. shall be at least 3 feet & no more than 6 feet from left edge. noted: at time of inspection there parapet panel/sign on sidewalk shed at all. remedy: compl

Jun 23, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

Work w/o a permit work noted:the rear wall of 489(3rd bldg from the n/w/c of w 37 st has been removed along with the rear wall of 485 9 ave (1st bldg from n/w/c-aka 401 w 37 st)full stop work order issued pursu

Apr 14, 2015

Temp.construction equipment site expired permit.noted:@ time of insp.sidewalk shed has a expired permit.rem:remew permit.

Apr 13, 2015 · Penalty $800

Sec. 3307.6 sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. noted: attime of inspection sidewalk shed missing parapet. on exp#2 there are 3sections of parapet missing. remedy: conform shed to code specificatio

Jan 22, 2015

3307.6.4.6 parapet wall @ west 37 st exposure(west)partially collapsed.pics filed.rem:maintain sws

Aug 13, 2014 · Penalty $800

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35004281l issued on 1/16/13. for failure to maintain etc. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

Jun 1, 2013

Failure to maintain bldgs in a code-compliant manner. defects noted: @time of inspection bldgs @ 485,487,489,491 and 497 9th ave are in disrepair and have significant water damage & partial collapses throughout

Jan 16, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

Failure to maintain bldg wall defect noted front facade exp#1 on 5th floor has boarded up window w/ missing one cement block below top layercreating possibility to fall down one from top layer rem: maintain ext

Mar 18, 2009

Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration # while engaging in outdoor adverting business. remedy: remove illegal signage or register as oac.

Oct 26, 2007

Outdoor advertising company w/ outdoor sign prohibited in a c1-7a zoning district. remedy: remove illegal signage.

Oct 26, 2007

Oac w/oa sign exceeds the maximum surface area of 150 sq. ft. in a c1-7a zoning district. remedy: remove illegal signage.

Oct 26, 2007

Oac w/oa sign exceeds the maximum height restriction of 25' above curblevel. remedy: remove illegal signage.

Oct 26, 2007

Oac failure to affix decal bearing mea number or ul classification mark to oa sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.

Oct 26, 2007

Oac failure to affix date of sign's erection to oa sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.

Oct 26, 2007

Oac failure to submit affidavit that oa sign is made from fire retardant or non-combustible material. remedy: remove illegal signage.

Oct 26, 2007

Oac failure to obtain permit for oa sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.

Oct 26, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

Note:east & south elevation have 1 loose & hanging metal cornice.spalling stone window stone lintels & sills.roof metal cornice defective and causing a hazardous condition.remedy:make area safe erect sidewalk

Oct 28, 2006

Noted:east & south elevations have 1)loose & hanging window metal cornice.2)delaminating brown stone window lintels & sills.3)deterioration roof metal cornice creating hazardous conditions.

Jun 12, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

Noted. (1) east elev.- loose & hanging window metal cornice. (2) delaminating brownstone window sills (3) open & deteriorating metal roof cornice. remedy: provide protection for public & property, remove loose

Jan 6, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

Noted: 1) loose & hanging window metal cornices. 2) delaminating brownstone window lintels & sills. 3) open & deteriorating roof metal corn-ice. 4) open & displaced brick at southwest corner along west elevatio

Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain exterior of building metal roof conncie on both east 7 south elevation has defective metal cornice metal is rusting out & falling onto the sidewalk causing a hazardous conditions.remedy:

Apr 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects noted defective broken and holes in the metal cornice thru-out defective broken and missing stove sink thru-out defective and crack in bricks thru-out a metal

Nov 15, 2004 · Penalty $800

Work without a permit.noted:window blocked up at various locations with masonary.on fl.2,3,4ft high.rem:obtain necessary permit and approvals in accordance with bldg code.

Apr 27, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit.noted:varying location throughout front of bldg window are sealed with concrete block and plywood approx xize of winodw 5ft wide 10ft high.rem:obtain necessary permit and approvals in acco

Apr 27, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain defects are:the fire noted material missing from rotted ceiling beams with a opening 2'x2" (2) cracks in bathroom masonary floor tiles approx. 1/8" open and 3"long two places.location:apoin

Feb 25, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit. noted: various locations at front of building windows are sealed with brick on 3rd floor, plywood on 2nd floor and 3rd floor. 5th floor windows are cinder block, entrance doors are

Apr 21, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit. in that a metal structure approx 10'x15' consisting of outriggers w/ lights has been erected at roof. remedy: file necessary plans & applications, obtain approval, secure a permit.

Feb 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit. in that a metal structure approx 10'x4' has been erected at roof. outriggers supporting lights. remedy: file necessary plans & applications, obtain approval, secure a permit.

Feb 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain bldg (hazardous). frame joists are rotted, cracked& defective at cellar throughout. stone coping is cracked & missing at parapet. stairs & stringers are leaning & out of plumb up to roof.

Feb 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain bldg. hazardous. in that frame girder & frame joists are rotted, cracked & defective throughout entie cellar. stairs& stringers are out of plumb & leaning 1st story to roof.

Feb 26, 1998 · Penalty $800

Failure to maintain bldg. hazardous. in that frame fl joists are rotted, cracked & defective throughout entire cellar. stairs and stringers are out of plumb & leaning from 1st story to roof.

Feb 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit noted installed various metal brackets across entire north parapett wall and lower level of bldg at 1st flr attached 2angle iron across light air shaft approx 12 ft long installed light

Feb 11, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit work noted windows on 5th &3rd floors sealed with concerte block remedy obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition

Nov 24, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit noted windows at various locations at the rear and north sides of building all floors are sealed up with concrete blocks and plywood approx 25-30 windows sealed remedy obtain all necessary

Nov 20, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit. noted: varying locations throughout front of bldg, windows are sealed w/ concrete block and plywood size of windowsapprox 3'x5', approx 15 windows. remedy: obtain all necessary permits.

Nov 17, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to provide at least two means of egress from apt. in that fire escape acess windows are sealed witrh masonary block and plywood throughout.

May 5, 1997 · Penalty $500

Failure to maintain defect is fire escape acess window sealed with plywood & masonry block throughout building remedy make safe immediately mantain building

Nov 14, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

Roof aaccess exposed framing 2x4 & plywood wall around bulkhead door adjoining walls are not fire resistant remedy: provide fire resistant remedy: provide fire resistance / non-combustible material for above as

Apr 11, 1996 · Penalty $500

Work without permit. area way under 1st floor. staircase closed up with sinderblock also entrance door to apartment (2 floor) closed with cinder block. remedy: obtain premit & approval from nyc bldg dept.

Apr 11, 1996 · Penalty $1,000