655 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00916-0035Map
Owner of record: Embankment Realty LLC
655 2 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1982 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 22 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is Embankment Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on February 21, 2026. 6 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 66
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 · 34
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Feb 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of appliances at public hall, 1st story
Feb 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of appliances at public hall, 1st story
Feb 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room at basement
Nov 30, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors both east and west at bulkhead to roof , 7th story
Nov 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of boiler leaking carbon monoxide gas at boiler room at basement
Nov 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at terrace door in the 2nd room from east located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and west walls in the kitchen located at apt phb, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 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
Sep 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following mininmum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
May 18, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety protective electrical wall outlet cover at all stories at public hall
Sep 12, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 20
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Work without a permit
Jun 6, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 22, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 24, 2009
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Nov 23, 2005
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 23, 2005
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p32025
Jun 16, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
100p16)no means of access to building, provide means of access.
Aug 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr 23.461(encroachment) on adjacent property.observed steel catwalk that measures approx 15'l by 4'w 2 stair risers that extends the length of the adjacent property 649 2nd ave.this catwalk is permanently attac
Jun 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
27-932 required standpipe system not installed.at time of inspection (11:20am) i observed a 6story bldg w/penthouse w/o a standpipe system.cofo state a 6story ,with a penthouse and a height of 79'4" as per bld
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.observed steel catwalk located @ the rear yard of 655 2nd ave.this catwalk starts from the 2nd fl apartment and runs along the edge of the adj property & leads to the rear yard where the tenan
Oct 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to c of o 82138illegal occupancy noted: apt 1d (one david) is a duplex apt which has dwelling space on 1st fl & cellar the standing c of o does not represent any apt or living space on ce
Mar 24, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c of o # 82138. apt 1d ( 1 david) is a duplex apt which has dwelling space ( occupied ) on 1st fl & cellar. this standing c of o does not represent any apt or living space ob cellar level.
Sep 5, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local 11 law of 1998 & the department of buildings rules &
Jan 14, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28b1/24x7/55f10/84m7 28-b-1 adjust door operator 24-x-7 directionals inoperative 55-f-10 reapair lost motion 84-m-7-provide outrigging on car top
Jun 30, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
26b01/ 22x07/ <<< second offence 52f11/ 39b11/ 23m07/ 03b07/ 26 -provide full door with momentary operation of car, hall & door open buttons, as required 22 - restore trav. lenterns to operation 52 - elimi
Feb 11, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Use of rigging equip w/o proper danger signs.no toe bd on a2pt suspension scaffold.2pt suspension scaffold&ropes not in compliance w/bldg code specifications,1-damaged rope,2-failure to use proper rigging
May 23, 2000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Directed the oper of hoisting equip in an unsafe manner
May 23, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50h,50d,50-b shaft from hoist motor
Jun 26, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt PHC
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt PHC
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt PHB
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt PHB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt PHC
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2019 · Apt PHC
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt PHC
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 16, 2017 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Doors
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Mold
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 5C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 16, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 16, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 4-B
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 4-B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1982
- Floors
- 8
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 14,463 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,469 ft²
- Zoning
- R9
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 916 / 35
- Assessed value
- $2,063,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139989, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 655 2 Avenue
Who owns 655 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Embankment Realty LLC.
Does 655 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 655 2 Avenue 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 655 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1982 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 655 2 Avenue?
It has 22 residential units and 23 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.