296 3 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00878-0043Map
Owner of record: 296 Third Avenue Grou
296 3 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 296 Third Avenue Grou. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2016. 3 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 28
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
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HPD housing violations · 10
- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2016
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
Apr 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4C
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 300 watts at front areaway
Aug 25, 2000
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked 1 sty public hall.
Apr 7, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to building.
Sep 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide approximately 50 linear feet of sidewalk shed on exposure 1 and approximately 20 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure 2 to safeguard public and property
Aug 19, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
At time of inspection of 5 story building observed sidewalk shed in place m00412360 expired 3-8-22 causing hazardous conditions.comply with code
Oct 13, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection of a 5 stories building i observed sidewalk shed installed on exposure # 1 and 2 upon review the department record to verify compliance it shews that the sidewalk shed permit had expired s
May 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Note: at time of inspection, i observed sidewalk in place at exposures# 1-2, upon reviewing department records (bis/dobnow), it was found that the sidewalk shed permit (m00412360) was expired on 03/08/2022. an
Feb 6, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Note: at time of inspection, i observed sidewalk in place at exposures# 1-2, upon reviewing department records (bis/dobnow), it was found that the sidewalk shed permit (m00412360) was expired on 03/08/2022. an
Nov 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed at expo#1-2 permit #m00412360 sidewalk shed permit expired 3-8-22..
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed at expo#1-2 observed the ,missing caps from the bolts at sidewalk shed can create hazardous condition for pedestrians-3307.6.5.6- sharp edges..
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
M00412360 sidewalk shed permit expired 3-8-22renew permit
Jun 24, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Lighting not maintained. some bulbs out under sidewalk shed.maintain sidewalk shed
Jun 24, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted at exposure #1 and #2 building facade in disrepair (metal cornice rusted stucco in disrepair repair and or replace
Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit noted sidewalk shed (apprx 80 feet) no permit obtained for the work (installation of the sidewlak shed obtain permit
Oct 15, 2020
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant matter. noted: facade of building in severe disrepair at exposure one and exposure two second floor level of building. concrete and steel facade finishes with loos
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
40p16,99bb05. 40p- no access to machines room due to armed/alarm in overhead - 99bb - governor replace carrier shows category one test tag expired dated 8-09 perform & file category on test
Nov 29, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
40p16.39o2.70o2
Jul 13, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40d06/40t07/#t07/#d06 40) elevator machine room door is not self-closing/self-locking 40) machine room door is not labeled indicating "elevator machine room" #) overhead wheel house door is not labeled
Sep 15, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m 09d 03m 57o 55m 50f 22d 32m 03 provide cartop plate 32 replace missing elect cover 50 secure frum outs by warm side loose pit provide pot ladder and clean completey
Aug 9, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior buidling wall defect noted: (1) bricks missing at west wall. (2)building panted wall spalling at front remedy: make all necessary repairs obtain permits erect sidewalk shed.
Apr 15, 1996
Active - Non-hazardous
35p7, 46t13. 35) provide means of access as per rs-18, rule 101.3 46) reshackle; properly date and tag for same.
Nov 13, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 4S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 5C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | $9,900,000 | Rentals - elevator apartments | 16 |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 10,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,262 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-8A
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 878 / 43
- Assessed value
- $1,523,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139541, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 296 3 Avenue
Who owns 296 3 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 296 Third Avenue Grou.
Does 296 3 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 296 3 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 296 3 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 296 3 Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.