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639 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00915-0036Map

Owner of record: Crete Realty Co.,

639 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Crete Realty Co.,. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on July 25, 2017. 6 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
52

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jul 25, 2017

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
9
About 69% of the building's 13 apartments
Up from 8 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • 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

    Jul 25, 2017

    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

    Jul 25, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Open — False certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum of130.f degrees at hot water fixtures, in kitchen and. in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit (nesquick grey gardens,etc) remedy:rempve illegal signs

    Apr 10, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit (u2 fuerza bruta,etc) remedy:remove illegal signs

    Apr 10, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-5 district (nesquickgrey gardens etc remedy:remove illegal sign

    Apr 10, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in cr-5 district (u2 fuerza bruta,etc) remedy:remove illegal signs

    Apr 10, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max. surface area of 150 sqftin c2-5 district signs approx. 200 sqft combined (nesquick grey gardens,etc) & u2 fuerza bruta,etc) rmedy:remove illegal signs

    Apr 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business (nesquick grey gardens,etc) & (u2 fuerza bruta,etc) remedy:remove illegal signs/register

    Apr 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes (nesquick grey gardens,etc) remedy:remove illegal signs

    Apr 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes (u2 fuerza bruta,etc) remedy:remove illegal signs

    Apr 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted:1story extention @ rear of bldg for eatingdrinking establishment "gemini" having erected on the roof galvanized metal structure approx 5'w, 8'l x 7'h w/approx 2' round & 25'l.

    Jul 20, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. appl. #100927785. non conforming work noted: ventilation system from eating, drinking establishment"gemini" restaurant having installed extraction fan direct on combusti

    Jun 20, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: one story horizontal extention-west side of bldg having installed on that roof direct on combustible roof exhaust plan from 1st fl eating, drinking establishment "gemini"

    Jun 20, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 3, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 13, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2009 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 19, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2005 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2005 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2005 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
13
Building area
8,954 ft²
Lot area
3,021 ft²
Zoning
R9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
915 / 36
Assessed value
$1,372,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103951, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 639 2 Avenue

Who owns 639 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Crete Realty Co.,.

Does 639 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 639 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 69% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 639 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 639 2 Avenue?

It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.

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