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
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 · 45
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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 25, 2019
Open — Info 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 5, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Info 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 25, 2016
Open — Info 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 1, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Jun 25, 2015
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at lot line stoop from street to front court
Jun 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 3, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit terrace door 3 sty rear apt 4b northeast room. located at apt 4b
Apr 3, 1996 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door 5 sty apt 5b. located at apt 5b
Apr 25, 1994 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sprinklerhead painted all stys public hall.
Apr 25, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door to basement sty public hall.
Aug 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to 4 sty front apt 5a. located at apt 5a
Aug 19, 1989 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.