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239 East 31 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00912-0022Map

Owner of record: Kips Bay Tenant Corp

239 East 31 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Kips Bay Tenant Corp. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 10 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 21

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 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
  • 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

    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

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    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

    Jun 8, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Jun 8, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes 4 sty to roof intermediate landing.

    Jul 31, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 31, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 31, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escapes at rear 2 3 & 4 sty balconies at rear.

    Jul 31, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Nov 29, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of wood shed in rear yard.

    Nov 29, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of metal shead on roof at center.

    Nov 29, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition meter room & laundry compartment created directly under public hall stair 1 to 2sty.

    Nov 29, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 4, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 4, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2014 · Apt 3C

    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
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
6,200 ft²
Lot area
1,975 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
912 / 22
Assessed value
$2,176,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #136154, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 239 East 31 Street

Who owns 239 East 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kips Bay Tenant Corp.

Does 239 East 31 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 239 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 239 East 31 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 239 East 31 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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