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261 1 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00922-0020Map

Owner of record: First Avenue Equities

261 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is First Avenue Equities. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 11 of the 16 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
70

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 13, 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
1
About 13% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 2 in 2018

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 · 16

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Oct 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Aug 29, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Sep 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jan 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing capped disconneted gas meter supply line at north section wall on 5th story public hall

    Mar 12, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing capped disconneted gas meter supply line at south section wall on 4th story public hall

    Mar 12, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing capped disconneted gas meter supply line at north section wall on 3rd story public hall

    Mar 12, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration enclosure created at rear yard 1 sty structure to north commercial store

    Feb 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide fire watch to entire building due to defective egress

    Feb 26, 2015

    Open — Violation reopen
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire egress blocked at west rear yard fire escape

    Feb 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a fireproof passageway from fire escapes at rear to street and file application for approval before doing this work.

    Oct 20, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door opening sealed with plywood 2nd door from front 2nd and 3rd sty public hall apts 1 and 2.

    Jul 27, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 20, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 20, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 20, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 4, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 5, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 5, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35117851p issued on 02/26/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1 rcny 102-01. rmdy:comply w/commissioner's ord

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov#35117851p issued on 02/26/15 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. rear extension.

    Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35127154z issued on 2/26/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35117851p issued on 02/26/15.for work w/out a permit illegal (extention) erected @rear.@time of insp dob records indicate no permits have been iss

    Jun 23, 2015 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35117851p issued on 2/26/15. (illegal rear block extension) remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Apr 18, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at rear of bldg extention erected approx 12'long x 10ft high x 10'wide block extention. remedy: obtain permitor restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Feb 26, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Micellaneous vioilation.gas meters-piping installed in an inproper location.on 2/26/15 @ approx.1:45 i observed 2 gas meters installed in bldg on floors 2-5 also the related piping which is not allowed has neve

    Feb 26, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner,failure to provide# of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 & 27-366. noted: 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th florrs have no 2nd means of egress @ time of

    Feb 26, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. found that address above has gas meters and related piping installed in public hallway of this multi-dwelling mix use building.inspection was conducted as a

    Mar 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec. 27-364 failure to provide exit to discharge. noted: @ rear of premises there is no easement from fire escape & no way out from rear yard. remedy: provide exit to discharge

    Feb 1, 2007

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    No equipment use permit. noted coleman type a/c unit mounted on roof above first floor rear. obtain all proper permits from the department of buildings.

    Feb 25, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
8,580 ft²
Lot area
2,266 ft²
Zoning
C1-6A
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
922 / 20
Assessed value
$2,184,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120827, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 261 1 Avenue

Who owns 261 1 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Avenue Equities.

Does 261 1 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 1 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 261 1 Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 1 Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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