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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- 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
Jul 25, 2017
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
Jul 25, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.