231 East 14 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00896-0015Map
Owner of record: Java 14 LLC
231 East 14 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 10 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Java 14 LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. 11 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 62
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 26
- 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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 23, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows at south 1 and south 2, make operable. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective alluminium frame windows in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 6r, 6th story, apartment at north
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sash pockets window in the kitchen located at apt 6r, 6th story, apartment at north
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window stops in the kitchen located at apt 6r, 6th story, apartment at north
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective putty glass bottom sash window in the kitchen located at apt 6r, 6th story, apartment at north
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing grill electric vent south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6r, 6th story, apartment at north
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice , cellar
Jul 7, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2004 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall all stys to roof.
Jun 4, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows thru out 4 sty south apt 4f. located at apt 4f
Jun 4, 1993 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty south apt 4f. located at apt 4f
Jun 4, 1993 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty south apt 3f. located at apt 3f
Jun 4, 1993 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock 5 sty front apt 5f entrance. , section '' ''
Sep 16, 1989 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 25
- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Apr 30, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p12087
Oct 24, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p12087
Nov 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide a qualified operator. (52) remove door switch. (53) provide a parking device. (54) renew car floor. (55) providecover for all interlocks. (56) renew windows in the over head. (57) remove all hoistway dors
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) properly tag th egovernor. (52) shorten the governor tension frame
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) cease use of elevator 12087 until the hoistway doors on the 2rd, 5th, and 6th, floors are secured and repaired
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. noted: roof level of building set up as a recreational area with chairs, tables and sofas contrary to that allowed by c of o # 103016291., discontinue illegal occup
Oct 7, 2020 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.occupancy noted:exterior roof top is set up and arranged as an outdoor gathering consisting of tables,chairs and bbq grill.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy or
Oct 25, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept.records.at time of inspection observed multiple tables couches,chairs and bbq grill on roof area,to be used as a gathering are
Jul 10, 2017 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 1
Application for certificate of electrical inspection not on file.at time of inspection observed newly installed electrical work on southsideof roof,condouit installed electrical work on south side of roof,condu
Jul 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
B251.08v01,71m07,40i04.08v:off lvl going up to 2nd fl.40:repair & patch ceiling over controller.71m:provide light & guard.
Mar 19, 2014 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36b07. 76m07. 36b07 skylight has been removed provide overhead sightin36m07 overhead machine space stop switch required 1013 3 1988 rule provide switch
May 30, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current permit. noted: night club/bar d.b.a "beauty bar" where as permit #103006024 which has not been signed off. remedy: obtain p.a permit.
Feb 21, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Place of assembly exit door not self closing. noted: rear door of night club d.b.a "beauty bar" w/ rear door not self closing. remedy: make exit door self closing.
Feb 21, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passenger or corridor-total obstruction. obstruction noted:rear yard at ground fl having terminated fire escape stairs for rear apts and totally obstructed means of egress by installed 4' x 8 plywood at
Jun 4, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
48u13/ 50u13/ 81u06/ 36o02/ 34o02/ 05b01/ 26d06/ 80b07/ 02x11/ (81-u) five year tag not secured (05-b) car door closing to slow, adjust. ( 26-d) door operator cover is off resecure (80-b) capacity - incor
Mar 26, 2003
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit.(pa applic#103006024) remedy:obtain a p.a permit
Mar 10, 2003 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy commerical space at 1st floor avaraged to be occupied as a place of assembly reemdy : obtain a valid co showing p.a. or discontinue illegal use
Mar 10, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is at cellar level open and uncapped electrical wiring thru-out crosing a dangerous.condition,cellar used as a service area for eating & drinking establishment on 1st floor.remedy:
Nov 9, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door not self closing.2nd means of egress door(rear)not self closing. remedy:repair or repair door.
Nov 9, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly contrary to the c of o when the current c of o does not allow the operation of a pa noted:c of o #81905 has1st floor a store or a office not a p.a. occupancy at time of inspect
Nov 9, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. observed illegal plumbing owrk performed in bathrooms in apt 2f new waste wates vents installed noew tubs & shower bodies installed remedy; obtain a permit if feasible or restore
Oct 31, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: in apt. 5r erected full height partition walls creating 3 rooms and 1/2 bath( lavatory and water closet) remedy: obtain permit.
Oct 31, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. illegal occupancy noted in apt. 5 1 family apt. now converted ot 1 family and 3 sro's sharing kitchen and 1/2 bath in same apt. in apt. 2r separate lock
Oct 30, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05/35o02/57o02/58o02/74o02/33o02/31q03/30i11. 75u05 performe file for 5 yr gov tes. 74o02 clean car top. 31q03 provide cover for all exposed wiring in shaft. 30i11 patch holes in shaft walls.
Feb 12, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Repair safe edge to reopen car door provide governor access provide motor room access 7l11/35p7/40p7/3o2
Aug 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:interior entry door .lock unable to lockrem:make necessary repairs, or replace with new key lock
May 30, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03i11,74o02,53b07,35o02,35r09,33p12.03-car flooring.74-car top.35-no storage in..
Mar 26, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Installation of air conditing unit without first obtaining an equipment use or equipment work permit in that an a/c unit exceeding 210n capacity has been installed in this building for ventilation purposes with
Jan 23, 1997 · Penalty $650
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,40t,#74 shorten the governor tension frame. #40 5yr test #74 repair ceiling in motor room.
Jan 3, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 2, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 6F
Close - General
Locks
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Doors
Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2013 · Apt 6R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2007 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2007 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2007 · Apt 6F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 8, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 8, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 19, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2005 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2005 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2005 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 13,788 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,685 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 896 / 15
- Assessed value
- $2,878,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139815, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 231 East 14 Street
Who owns 231 East 14 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Java 14 LLC.
Does 231 East 14 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 East 14 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 231 East 14 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 East 14 Street?
It has 10 residential units and 11 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.