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686 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00943-0001Map

Owner of record: 303 East 37th St Owners Corp

686 2 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1941 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 83 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 303 East 37th St Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2024. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
39
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2024

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
2
About 2% of the building's 83 apartments

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 · 44

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 4J

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4th story s/2 apartment # 4j under vacate order # 162499

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Mar 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window at public hall, 6th story, section at east

    Mar 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead , 6th story, section at east

    Mar 29, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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

    Apr 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor - missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2018

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sy west apt 4d velazquez. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1993 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom ceiling of 4 sty west apt 4d. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1993 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls bathroom 3 sty south section east apt 3m. , section '' ''

    Jul 5, 1991 · Apt 3M

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 3 sty south section east apt 3m. , section '' ''

    Jul 5, 1991 · Apt 3M

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 1 sty south section southwest apt 1e. , section '' ''

    May 2, 1991 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty south section southwest apt 1e limonious. , section '' ''

    May 2, 1991 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin south bathroom 1 sty south section southwest apt 1e. , section '' ''

    May 2, 1991 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty northeast apt 1l. located at apt 1l

    Dec 26, 1989 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on door from vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Dec 26, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and clg kitchen west wing 1st sty 2nd from north at east apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls public hall bulkhead at west section.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and soffits east bulkhead at roof.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.03 adm code provide a mirror in self-service elevator arranged so as to enable a person entering, to view inside of elevator number cab 1 at west.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceilings and walls private foy er and north room 6th sty apt 6c. located at apt 6c

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling private foyer and north room6th sty apt 6c. located at apt 6c

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 6th sty public hall and walls bulkheadstairs to roof.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing 1st sty public hall.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty southeast apt 2e nemeyer. , section '' ''

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceiling southwest room 6 sty 2 from south at east apt 6d. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1989 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 6 sty 2 from south at east apt 6d. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1989 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling and west wall of southwest room at 6 sty sty east section southwest apt 6j. , section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1986 · Apt 6J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall of southwest room 6 sty east section southwest apt 6j. , section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1986 · Apt 6J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 6 sty east section southwest apt 6j missing. , section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1986 · Apt 6J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 6th sty southwest apt 6j private hall. , section '' ''

    Aug 9, 1984 · Apt 6J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 5th sty front north apartment 5n kitchen and bathroom.

    Feb 14, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system boiler room door to cellar locked.

    Feb 14, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty 2nd from north at east apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Dec 21, 1983 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 2 sty south apt 2e throughout. located at apt 2e

    Dec 21, 1983 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty south apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Dec 21, 1983 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings public hall bulkhead at west.

    Dec 21, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 39

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg safe cond:due 4-alarm fire on 3/13/21 roof&cocklft abve units 6k,6h,6j suferd dmg folows:roof sheath&cocklft frmg abve units locally prtly colp@same area.roof joist exp'd mod fire dmg/charred&strly compr walls brech&wtr dmg.ownr engage nyspe&contr rpr fire dmg undr prmt.rpr prmts to be obtn n/l/t 5/15/21.rpr prmt job be signedoff n/l/t 9/21/21

    Mar 24, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emrg wrk ord:due 4-alarm fire that took place 3/23/21 roof above units 6k,6h,6j suffrd dmg as follows:roof sheath above units prtly colp.roof joist exposd@the area mod fire dmg/chared&strl comprm.intr unts presnt walls&wtr dmg thr-out.ownr engage pe&contr tmp seal&wtr tight roof.all wrk perfrmd under continus superv pe on site.file repr job w/in 2days

    Mar 24, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Seal all accessible damaged/missing window openings to secure.against unauthorized access and to safeguard the public as well as remaining occupants

    Mar 24, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Mar 23, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Mar 23, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 3, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 3, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    Sep 19, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 14, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 7, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 18, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Apr 28, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20823

    Oct 25, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20822

    Oct 25, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20823

    Nov 17, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20822

    Nov 17, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Feb 4, 2000

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20823

    Jan 18, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15) make self closing

    Aug 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15) make self closing

    Aug 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15)make self closing

    Aug 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15)make self closing

    Aug 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Approved plan & active permit does not allow any structural work to be performed under job # m00639672 but observed structural wood joists are partially replaced with new joists in apt lines j, k & h on 2nd to

    May 8, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    31m7.40p16.31m top slow sown cover missing 40p no access stairs leading to roof plaster walls work

    Apr 22, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a 5h round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the department of buildings rules &

    Jun 24, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings ru

    May 20, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74i11,22w06,08v01.74i repair top of car light.

    Feb 12, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36i11,74m07,58o02,59o02,08v01,22w06. 74m07 missing antirotation device -properly install device.

    Feb 12, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection. work noted: gutting of west bathroom in apt unit 6c in m.d. removed door frame andall plaster & cement from walls. location: 6th floor apt west in bldg

    Feb 2, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible orrestore to prior legal condition. location : apartment 3e, bathroom & kitchen.

    Oct 13, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1P

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1P

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1P

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 7, 2007 · Apt 6P

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 3, 2026$513,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jul 30, 2026$510,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jul 30, 2026$375,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jul 10, 2026$382,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 30, 2026$765,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Nov 18, 2025$725,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1941
Floors
6
Residential units
83
Building area
80,000 ft²
Lot area
16,200 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
943 / 1
Assessed value
$8,514,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114193, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 686 2 Avenue

Who owns 686 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 303 East 37th St Owners Corp.

Does 686 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 2% of its 83 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 686 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1941 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 2 Avenue?

It has 83 residential units.

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