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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mechanical lock set at building entrance door
Oct 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling and all walls
Apr 26, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead leading to roof
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestiblue
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lower wire screen at sky light at bulkhead
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the floor at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 21, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood molding at 2nd story at building front facade.
Aug 17, 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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 5, 2018
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
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
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.