221 East 26 Street
Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00907-0014Map
Owner of record: Emge, INC.
221 East 26 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Emge, INC.. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 185
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 · 58
- 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
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 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
Jul 16, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 16, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tin metal ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling , 5th story
Sep 22, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving south yard
Sep 22, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing window glass pane at south wall bulkhead , 5th story
Sep 22, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). not installed within 15 ft of the outside of sleeping area in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at first window from west (appx 1 square foot) in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective corroded metal base sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 29, 2013 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and window frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2011 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door frame leading to rear yard in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof
Jul 26, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall located at interior closet, approx 2 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2008 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window sash from east at south wall, 2nd window sash from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 4A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 4A
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ,, 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate metal bars in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,, in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2006 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors front in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective front door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling north closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at west
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at west
Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted wood bottom sashes east and west windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at west
Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1D
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east & south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
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
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspect ion at 10:20am on above date at above address i observed in apt 1a a red-tagged gas stove. utility locked and tagged the appliance on 12/1/
Jan 4, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted apt 4b is inundated w/ water only when it rains however apt 5b & 3b are not affected therefore that rule out the gutter remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall
Sep 5, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at 4 flr metal entry door & frame installed in public hall north west providing access to studio apt. bringing totally to three doors. also erected full height partition in foyer so
Feb 2, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit hazarous work noted(1) the construction of a full height partition wall approx 12'l x 10h (2) the addition of a metal door at the entrance to apt # 4b (3) the addition of electrical fixtur
Jun 15, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a delling for more than the legallyapproved numebr of familes co number 103604565f dated 05/18/05 called for two apartments on the 4th floor at the time of inspection it was
Jun 15, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:at 4th flr. apartment 4b full height partition has been erected dividing the room creating a new layout.remedy:restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 1, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/out a permit (hazardous):work noted:at 2nd flr apt partitions removed,doorway installed partitions removed,doorway installed through existing bearing wall without substantial reshore header in place wall
Feb 17, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 15, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 5A
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 8, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 8, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
May 8, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 8, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 8, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Doors
Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Windows
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Doors
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 6, 2011 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 7,970 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,469 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 907 / 14
- Assessed value
- $843,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108080, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 221 East 26 Street
Who owns 221 East 26 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Emge, INC..
Does 221 East 26 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 East 26 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 55% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 East 26 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 East 26 Street?
It has 11 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.