856 7 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01026-0036Map
Owner of record: Woodward Affliliates
856 7 Avenue is an office building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Woodward Affliliates. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 9
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 · 14
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Nov 6, 2017
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide wire screen at bottom of skylight in bulkhead.
Sep 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at southwest walls 3 & 4 sty public hall.
Sep 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joints brick wall 5 sty at bldg east.
Nov 19, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg cellar at north east.
Sep 1, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 34
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Sep 21, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 24, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 20, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803203. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
70213, 70z2,59bb15 70z2 clean and seal water leaking pit.
Nov 9, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. ground floor store front: deli subfeedersub panel,lighting fixtures; "not on file" z156213,a148080 does not cover the above electrical work!! rmdy: obtain permit.
Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire basement temporary wiring: branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures."not on file" please note z156213,1248080 does not cover the aboe elect work!!rmdy:obtain permit
Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approve construction documents &/or approve amendments not conforming work under job#120702258 on exp#2 @ sorefrontinstallation of door frame w/window plans show only window there is no
Jul 26, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31h10 38o02.10h11.66o02.85m05.86m05. 31h guide shoes worn 38o toc clean 10h car door gibs worn 66o pit clean85,86,m 2yr & 5yr tags missing tg gov,toc
Apr 14, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86bb05,84b07,83l10.expired 3/05.84b-intercom rings.i can hear them,butstill no communication.83l-car lattern, arrow(s).
Nov 29, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15m07,60l07,60m07,38o02,71l07,84m07.15-cert holder missing.provide.60-loose bond on main line-repair.60-company sticker-missing provide.38- car-top clean.71-light defective-provide. 84-no audible signal
Jan 5, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign for elevator bank that shall read: in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed on floor 1 to 6. remedy; install sign as per local law 16 1984.
Jan 28, 2003 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74q03,37b09,36i11, (74q03)install top of car light(guard) (37b09)jumper & properly wire resistor(36i11)repair m.r.locking device.
Apr 26, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
33m,33o,19m,37g,46u,48u,49u,61j,31q,22p,75u.33 sudder
Sep 22, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
42u, 42-reshackle drum car and counter weight cable
Aug 18, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans, availble for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plan forthwith
Oct 14, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit. remedy-obtain a current p.a. permit forthwith
Oct 14, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file 10f prior to start of controlled work for structural stability. stop all work remedy: file 10f for structural stability. provide approved plans showing all structural steel at first floor.
Jul 20, 1990 · Penalty $345
Active - Non-hazardous
Interior demolition of walls,ceilings,etc at 1st floor retail space without a permit. remedy:stop all work,obtain permit and display at site,along with approved plans.
Jun 18, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 43
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 43
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O2)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 14,082 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,542 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-6
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1026 / 36
- Assessed value
- $3,982,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133287, last renewed Sep 7, 2024.
Questions about 856 7 Avenue
Who owns 856 7 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Woodward Affliliates.
Does 856 7 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 856 7 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 856 7 Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.