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231 East 31 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00912-0018Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

231 East 31 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 42 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 45

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 25, 2015

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at lot line stoop from street to front court

    Jun 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 3, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe kitchen sink 3 sty rear apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Apr 3, 1996 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit terrace door 3 sty rear apt 4b northeast room. located at apt 4b

    Apr 3, 1996 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling thru out 3 sty rear apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Apr 3, 1996 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3 sty rear apt 4b bathroom. located at apt 4b

    Apr 3, 1996 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty rear apt 4b bathroom. located at apt 4b

    Apr 3, 1996 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty rear apt 4b northwest room. located at apt 4b

    Apr 3, 1996 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet door 5 sty apt 5b. located at apt 5b

    Apr 25, 1994 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of kitchen ceiling exposed wiring 5 sty apt 5b. located at apt 5b

    Apr 25, 1994 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sprinklerhead painted all stys public hall.

    Apr 25, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the bathroom washbasin wasteline 5 sty apt 5b. located at apt 5b

    Apr 25, 1994 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 5 sty apt 5b. located at apt 5b

    Apr 25, 1994 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing terrace door glass 5 sty apt 5b. located at apt 5b

    Apr 25, 1994 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective terrace door 5 sty apt 5b. located at apt 5b

    Apr 25, 1994 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit vestibule door to basement sty public hall.

    Aug 19, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted peephole 4 sty front apt 4a. located at apt 4a

    Aug 19, 1989 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 4 sty front apt 4a. located at apt 4a

    Aug 19, 1989 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 4 sty front apt 5a. located at apt 5a

    Aug 19, 1989 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic bathtub tiles 4 sty front apt 5a. located at apt 5a

    Aug 19, 1989 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathtub wall 4 sty front apt 5a. located at apt 5a

    Aug 19, 1989 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads public hall all stys.

    Dec 13, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail at stairs 1st sty public hall to cellar.

    Dec 13, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement step street to basement apt.

    Dec 13, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leaks 2nd sty front apt 2a front room. , section '' ''

    Dec 13, 1984 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain building in code-compliant manner re: installation/maintenance of plumbing/materials equipment per pc 102.3;27-902. in cellar of 231 e 31 st,2 gas dryers are present. they are connected to gas

    Mar 29, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954. no sprinklers heads in room containing 2 gas dryers in cellar. must protect

    Mar 29, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. contractor connected 1 new sprinkler head in bmt to the dedicated spk system under a pl permit. spk head was to be installed on the existing domestic water feed. sp permit was not filed f

    Mar 24, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. remedy: change the c of o or doscontinue illegal use.

    Jul 6, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
5,080 ft²
Lot area
1,975 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
912 / 18
Assessed value
$1,783,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113635, last renewed Aug 12, 2014.

Questions about 231 East 31 Street

Who owns 231 East 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 231 East 31 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 East 31 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 231 East 31 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 East 31 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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