259 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00922-0019Map
Owner of record: First Avenue & Fifteenth Street Corp.
259 1 Avenue is a store building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is First Avenue & Fifteenth Street Corp.. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on April 21, 2021.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 2
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1
- 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 17, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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 - Boiler boiler optional
31a/32 wiring exposed near emergency cut off switch-barometric damper corroded-riser pipe on top of boilr corroded-debris around boiler
Apr 10, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jan 9, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to apv const documents: upon inspection dob apv plans 123455215 are on site. at roof level obs a new parapet wall extended above existing parapet wall. the new parapet wall is approx. 40'
Sep 2, 2020
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit-sign posted on wall approx:4'x3'reading "open 7 days"212-388-1020.sign is blue with white letters w/male getting a massage.also noted:a sign stating "eastmen spa"posted on sidewalk shed wh
Aug 24, 2017 · Penalty $230
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted: at roof: 1)storing garbage composed of house hold trash in plastic bags & in plastic garbage cans. 2)installation of combustible wood planking
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. cellar erected partitions to create two individual areas- 1) partitions for a 3 piece bthrm (toilet, sink, shower/tub). 2) partitions for a room w/a door, window and a/c. rem: obtain permit or
Mar 15, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. cellar erected partitions to create two individual areas 1) partitions for a three piece bthrm, toilet, sink, shower/tu b. 2) partitions for a room w/a door, window and a/c. rem obtain perm
Mar 15, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Noted : failure to maintain retractable over head awning along south elevation ( east 15 st.) awning has pulling away from wall & is not properly anchored is in danger of falling on to side walk. remedy: make
Nov 29, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permits new partitions new drap ceilings electrical work plumbing at first floor commercial space remedy stop all work obtain permits & approvals call this dept before continuing further work
Sep 17, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. hazardous noted entire ceiling being installed as drop ceiling contrary to plans, black iron for drop ceiling installed using sheet rock screws due to brittle natu
Sep 20, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit exterior noted a wooden frame & glass enclosure has been erected at street lend creating an encumbrance onto sidewalk location 40 ft on east 15th street 25 ft on first ave west side of ave
Sep 14, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Near emergency cut-off switch(32)barometric damper corroded(32)riser pipe on top of boiler corroded(32)debri around boiler(fire hazard).
Apr 10, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 5,475 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,460 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 922 / 19
- Assessed value
- $614,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #611225, last renewed Jul 27, 2021.
Questions about 259 1 Avenue
Who owns 259 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Avenue & Fifteenth Street Corp..
Does 259 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 1 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 259 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 1 Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.