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551 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00911-0033Map

Owner of record: 551 Second Corp.

551 2 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 551 Second Corp.. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2025. 20 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
64

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 19, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 41

  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Oct 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at garbage collection area at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mechanical lock set at building entrance door

    Oct 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling and all walls

    Apr 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead leading to roof

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all balconies, all components, all stories at building front at fire escape

    Apr 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestiblue

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower wire screen at sky light at bulkhead

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies and stairs components at front stack at fire escape

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 21, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at front stack at fire escape

    Aug 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood molding at 2nd story at building front facade.

    Aug 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 18, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove range in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective voice actived intercom box on south wall. in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove range in the kitchen located at apt r2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt R2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 26, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jan 24, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 24, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 1, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings: upon inspection observed at rear of location a metal shed erected. shed is approximately 20 ft l

    Nov 10, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit.work noted:at rear yard observed metal shed was erected without permit.shed size approx. 18l x 6'wx7'h shed used as storage belonging to resstaurant at 1st floor 100% of work done without

    Jun 21, 2017 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.note:vertical cracks unders 2nd sty window paint peeling lose and hanging cracks under and over window all at front.remedy:make necessary repairs noted to satifaction

    Oct 15, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted:constructed a wooden structure at the 1st flr rear of bar approx size of structure is 20x14 made of 2x4's and plywood structure is underneath fire escape at rearyard.remedy:remove

    Oct 7, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted enclosed wood structure approx 9'xh16 wx 18' constructed at rear of premises. remedy: obtain permits approvals and file plans

    Apr 8, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt APT2F

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,056 ft²
Lot area
1,516 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
911 / 33
Assessed value
$1,620,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120349, last renewed Jun 29, 2026.

Questions about 551 2 Avenue

Who owns 551 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 551 Second Corp..

Does 551 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 551 2 Avenue 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 551 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 551 2 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.