642 9 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01036-0001Map
Owner of record: West 9 Co
642 9 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West 9 Co. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 74
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 61
- 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 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 15, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 5, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 5, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unleveled/ slopping wood subfloor at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 5, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sildebolt capable of being locked at bulkhead door
Mar 5, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 27, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 27, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being lock at bulkhead door at public hall
Feb 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead
Nov 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being pad locked installed at bulkhead door
Nov 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd sty balcony, west stack at fire escape
Jun 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at 2nd fire escape window from south at 2nd sty balcony, west stack at fire escape
Jun 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jun 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4rs, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 4RS
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock set installed on door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4rs, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 4RS
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3rn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 3RN
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5rn, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 5RN
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2016
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.
Oct 1, 2015
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower windows in the 1st room from east located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective west window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom at entrance to apt located at apt 4rs, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 4rs, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4rs, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fn, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 3FN
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system south at cellar
Oct 22, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell buzzer i ntercom system in the entrance located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-intercom box in the kitchen located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood foor in the kitchen located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entrance located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3rs, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brickwork chimney roof at northeast.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes tv antenna & wood west party wall fire escape 5 sty balcony.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots west party wall fire escape 2 sty balcony.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded clg cellar at northwest.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots cans etc party wall balconies at southeast.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north air shaft.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th sty west fire escape balconies.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar at south west.
Mar 25, 1996
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#347876 vio#091825pi10401tc dated 09/18/25 requiring owner to start bldg repairs under permit. as of 11/12/25 there are no jobs filed in bis or dob now to repair bldg immed comply w/commissioner's order control#347876 vio#091825pi10401tc to repair the bldg under permit
Nov 12, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner. obsvd missing mortar @ exp1 below 2fl windows obsvd step cracks and missing mortar @ exp4. obsvd spalling patches & deteriorated mortar & window sills throughout bldg owner to immed retain nyspe to eval the entire bldg determine struct stab prepare/file repair dwgs repair bldg under permit
Sep 18, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Work without permit at 2023 one awning with sign &one poster sign with green background . approx. awning size 15ft x5ft h x4ft d mention on awning "lovely's" and bottom of window one poster sign approx.10ft w x
Nov 24, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit. outdoor electrical sign: no app on file for electrical sign. "<3 pizza ny". remedy: obtain permit.
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit. outdoor electrical sign: no app on file for electrical sign. "pizza wings beer". remedy: obtain permit.
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit. outdoor electrical sign: no app on file for electrical sign. "<3 pizza ny". remedy: obtian permit.
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit. outdoor electrical sign. no app for electrical sign. "<3 pizza ny". remedy: obtain permit.
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. inside the restaurant i love pizza new york: flexible cords use as permanent wiring, defective flu
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o permit noted installation of sign canopy w/text including,"1 pizzany" approx dimensions 10'x 3'x 1 1/2'ht.rem:obtain all required permits forthwith.
Jun 3, 2014 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments noted: the following conditions: work being done at apt 5rs & 5rn, demising has metal stud drop ceiling attached to well studs which are bur
Nov 22, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. upon inspection witnessed in cellar the removal andrepairs on 17 gas meters as per dept records no permit for pl or laa on file. partial stop work order posted except to make safe. remedy:
Sep 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg due to fire. 1) roof is open. 2) facade in disrepair. 3) chimney at 5th flr is leaning. possible collapse. remedy: maintain bldg. make site safe.
Aug 12, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 2RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 2RS
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 4RF
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 4RS
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 3RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 2FN
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 3, 2015 · Apt 2FN
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 3RS
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 3RS
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 22, 2014 · Apt 3RF
Close
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- Door/window
Window pane
Aug 22, 2014 · Apt 3RF
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 5RN
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 5RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 5RN
Close - General
Doors
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 5RN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 5RN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5RS
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 4RS
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 4RS
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 4RS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3FS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 3FN
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 12, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 12, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - General
Floor
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 5FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 5RN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 3FS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 24, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - General
Floor
Mar 24, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 24, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 24, 2010 · Apt 3RS
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 30, 2007 · Apt 2RS
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2007 · Apt 2RS
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2007 · Apt 2RS
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 11,897 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1036 / 1
- Assessed value
- $3,109,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102647, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 642 9 Avenue
Who owns 642 9 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 9 Co.
Does 642 9 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 642 9 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 642 9 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 642 9 Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.