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
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 · 117
- 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead
Jun 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement
Jun 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at fire passage way, 1st story
Jun 4, 2018
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Sep 1, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector 4 sty southeast apt 9 missing maresca , section '' ''
Mar 12, 1997 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plaste heat riser 4 sty southeast apt 9 bathroom , section '' ''
Mar 12, 1997 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator 4 sty southeast apt 9 east room , section '' ''
Mar 12, 1997 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood frame entrance door bathroom 3 sty apt c.
Feb 2, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.