242 East 26 Street
Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00906-0035Map
Owner of record: Emge 2, INC.
242 East 26 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Emge 2, INC.. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on January 4, 2026. 9 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 29
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on the door at public hall
Jan 4, 2026
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal cornice at building front
Aug 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement at facade below 1st story window at building front
Aug 25, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 3, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,480 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 906 / 35
- Assessed value
- $1,249,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #125393, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 242 East 26 Street
Who owns 242 East 26 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Emge 2, INC..
Does 242 East 26 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 East 26 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 242 East 26 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 East 26 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.