489 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00908-0031Map
Owner of record: 489 Second Avenue Ll
489 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 489 Second Avenue Ll. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 15 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 69
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 · 38
- 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retatdant material south wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 2FS
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 2FS
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock room at boiler room
Feb 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 2FS
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 2FS
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 2FS
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 4th metal tread from bottom at building front east at 1st fire escape from north, 3rd story
Mar 30, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 13th metal tread from bottom at building front east at 1st fire escape from north, 3rd story
Mar 30, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front fire escape.
Aug 14, 2018
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 minimum of 100 watts as required (light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
May 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front of building at fire escape
Oct 28, 2016
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st, 2nd and 3rd metal treads up from bottom at 2 story balcony building front fire escape
Sep 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Apr 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material on south wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal nosings at 1 st. to 4th stories throughout at public hall stairs
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead's ceiling, roof.
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department bulkhead's ceiling, roof.
Mar 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 20, 2015
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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
May 24, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2rs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 2RS
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 23, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty rear southwest apt 13. located at apt 13
Oct 24, 1991 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods hanging tread 4 up from bottom 2 to 3 stys balcony er1.
May 4, 1990
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose & hanging 2 to 3 sty balcony 4 up from bottom front er1.
Mar 13, 1990
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 13
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 internal hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 internal high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Nov 18, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Sep 16, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls. noted at exposure 2 6ft side of bldg cracks & separations evident throughout masonry finish. also at rear section masonry brick deteriorated & separated rear at chimney. have lic
Oct 15, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt APT2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2024 · Apt 2FN
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 2FN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2019 · Apt BASE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 5RS
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 5RS
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 5RS
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 4FS
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 4FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 5RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 5RS
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FN
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FN
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 9,975 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,467 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 908 / 31
- Assessed value
- $979,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129164, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 489 2 Avenue
Who owns 489 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 489 Second Avenue Ll.
Does 489 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 489 2 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 489 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 489 2 Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.