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579 3 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00919-0001Map

Owner of record: Bldg East 38 Street LLC

579 3 Avenue is a vacant lot in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Bldg East 38 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
117
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
23

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12

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 · 117

  • 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 closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead

    Jun 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing base board all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances lower window sash at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baseboard at all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement

    Jun 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal treads 1st through 10th up from bottom at stairs at basement

    Jun 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing cover at electrical outlet east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at fire passage way, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable lower window sash at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glazing at putty at upper and lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glazing and putty and upper and lower sashes of east 1 and east 2 windows south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glazing putty at upper and lower window sash at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glazing at putty and upper and lower window sash at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material all walls and ceiling at fire passage way, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at fire passage way, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2018

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods inoperative west drop ladder at fire escape

    Nov 8, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket on door of refridgerator in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work ... in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ... missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures on gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective gaskit, at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 12, 2004 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2001 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2001 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Sep 1, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector 4 sty southeast apt 9 missing maresca , section '' ''

    Mar 12, 1997 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plaste heat riser 4 sty southeast apt 9 bathroom , section '' ''

    Mar 12, 1997 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper & lower sash windows 4 sty southeast apt 9 west room , section '' ''

    Mar 12, 1997 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator 4 sty southeast apt 9 east room , section '' ''

    Mar 12, 1997 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood frame entrance door bathroom 3 sty apt c.

    Feb 2, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sagging wood floor thru out 3 sty apt c.

    Feb 2, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 22

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg safe condn:exp4 prty/wall in distressed condn @1flr comc unit brck piers prty/wall had crcks,displcd brcks rack/lean.at uppr stories fin.on wall crck thr-out.lintls ovr opngs prty/wall slopd/dmg.supprt'd flrs slopd dmg@rear prty/wall.ownr retn nyspe&dob-reg contr eval entre bldg&repr under prmt.file applic to repr by 11/15/20.begin by 1/15/21

    Aug 18, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg safe condn:exp2 prty/wall in distressed condn.@1flr comc unit brck piers prty/wall had crcks,displcd brcks.piers rack/lean &supprt'd stl lints slopd.at uppr stories fins. on wall crck thr-out.lintls over opngs prty/wall slopd/dmg.ownr retn nyspe&dob reg contr to eval entire bldg&repr undr permit.file applic repr by 11/15/20.begn wrk by 1/15/21

    Aug 18, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    1)construct shoring of floors/roof that are supported by the damaged party wall portion of exp 2 wall(front ~55'length of exp 2 brick wall 2 construct bracing and shoring of the damaged party wall portion of exp2 wall work to be coordinated with work under similar ied for shoring/bracing issued at 581 3rd avenue

    Jun 11, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    1) construct shoring of floors/roof that are supported by the damaged wall portion of exp4 wall.2)construct bracing and shoring of the damage party wall @exp#4 . work to be coordinated with work under similar ied for bracing and shoring at 579 3rd avenue

    Jun 11, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work-brick wall @exp 2 party wall shared with 581 3 ave in distressed cond@1fl cornr unit,brck piers deep crcks,displaced bricks piers rackd/lean&supprtd steel lintels slop@uppr flrs finshes cracked thr-out opengs slop.ownr retan nys lic pe&contrc-immed const shrng fls supp prty wall @exp2 &brac/shor dmgd prty [email protected] full timesupv

    May 12, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emerg work-brick wall@exp4 party wall shared with 579 3ave.exp4 party wall distrsd@1fl crnr,brck piers party wall deep crcks,displcd bricks piers racked/lean&supp stel lntls slopng@uppr fls fin party wall crcks thru-out.ownr retan nys pe&contr-immed const shrng flrs suppt'd by dmg exp4 party wall&brce/shorng dmgd party wall@exp4 undr full time superv

    May 12, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm:int'r of flrs 3,4,5 inaccessible.no stairs exist from flrs below window opengs fire escape sealed,stairs from roof bulk head deterior visible portion of flrs 3,4,5 in disrep.roof bulk head lean.holes in roof.ownr retaiin nys lic pe&cont evalu entire bldg&repr under permt file repair plans by 7/15/20 begin by 8/1/20.complete by 4/1/21

    May 12, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Exp2 shared party wall with 581 3 ave state disrepair.at 1 floor brick pier cracked,bricks displaced,piers racked/lean,supprt'g steel lintels slope upper fls finishes party wall crack'd thru-out&lintls and opengs sloped &floors sloped.partial vacate-immediately vacate front of bldg within 55' of 3rd ave.until damaged party wall is repaired

    May 12, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Exp4 shared party wall with 579 3ave state disrepair@1fl brick piers crck'd,bricks displaced,piers racked/lean,support steel lintls slope uppr fls finsh party wall crck'd thru-out&lintls@opngs sloped&floors slope party wall dmged.unstble& at risk collap.full vacate-unsafe to occupy entire building at all floors until party wall is repaired

    May 12, 2020

    Dob violation - active
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  • Construction other optional

    Ftm:brick facade at exp1 is in disrepair.cracks emanating from lintel bearing location.bricks above lintels bulging out.entire brick façade bulging/leaning out.separation at interface facade w/adj bldg at exp4 (581 3 ave).owner retain nys lic pe&contrct to eval&repr under permit entire exp1 facade.file dwgs 6/1/20.begin by 6/15/20.compl by 11/1/20

    May 7, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Building facade is in state of disrepair at exposure 1, the 5th floor has spalling steel lintels with the bricks bulging outward appox 2 in form the lintels to the parapet coping stone. the parapet coping stone are eroded and broken with pieces missing and the remaining sections have the potential for collapse onto the sidewalk endadering the publi

    Mar 8, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Nov 30, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 26, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 26, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 26, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 26, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 26, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 27, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify correction for violation #35569490x issued on 02/24/22. b263 issued, file a certificate of correction

    Sep 4, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify correction for violation #35569487p, issued on 2/24/22. b263 issued, file a certificate of correction

    Sep 4, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #081820lfeu106051k issued 8/18/20 & file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rncy 102-01.note:as instructed in the above

    Feb 24, 2022 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #081820cfeu10605jk issued 8/18/20 & file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny102-01.note:as instructed in above not

    Feb 24, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #081820cfeu1060041k issued on 8/18/20 & to file a certificate ofcorrection pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.note as instructed in

    Feb 24, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#818207e410651k issued on 8/18/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permi

    Feb 24, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#818207e410641k issued on 8/18/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permi

    Feb 24, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner compliant mannor@5th floor lintel spaldinh & building approx 2 inches w/parapet leaning inward decorative stone cap/coping clipped & missing decorative ston

    Mar 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect noted: front (south) & west side of bldg.is sinked to create on public hallways & stairways from 2nd fl to 5th fl. ceilings-fls difference in level approx. 3/8" at 1ft. changing

    Jan 19, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain:exhaust fan at rear yard is causing vibrations thru out bldg.remedy:make all repairs to stop vibrations.

    Dec 30, 2004

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor from 2 thru 5 fl rear fire escape drop ladder obstructed by 1 fl extention cannot drop to the ground causing a hazardous condition remedy make fire e

    Aug 14, 1989 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 23, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 23, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 4, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 4, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 4, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Vacant lot (V1)
Year built
—
Floors
—
Residential units
—
Building area
—
Lot area
4,186 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
919 / 1
Assessed value
$856,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104514, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 579 3 Avenue

Who owns 579 3 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bldg East 38 Street LLC.

Does 579 3 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.

Is 579 3 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

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