643 9 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01055-0029Map
Owner of record: Aetna West, LLC
643 9 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Aetna West, LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on August 1, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 87
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of gravity hook at west exterior wall at fire escape
Aug 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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.
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at laundry room door at cellar
Jul 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at cellar
Jul 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Nov 29, 2025
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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.
Jun 21, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Jun 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Jun 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jun 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jun 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Jun 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 21, 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
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide interior wire mesh screen skylight at bulkhead , 5th story
Nov 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door (frame) leading to roof , 5th story
Nov 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 5E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak closet ceiling at east in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2023 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2023 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead (hinges) , 5th story
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 2E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceding 130 degrees fahrenheit at fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen. in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 33rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east and north wall in closet approx. 6 sq.ft. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front of building fire escape at fire escape
Apr 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - 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
The borough commissioner's office has ordered all work at site and loc ation stopped as of 1.19.18 for job# 120000015 due to the applicant of record withdrawal. stop all work immediately, contact boro commission er's office immediately
Jan 19, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Jobsite construction fence maintenance installed not per code. at timeof inspection observed connection fence at exp #2(west 45 street) wooden panels leaning outward. remedy: repair fence/comply to code.
Aug 23, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 3
Work without permit. signs that are more then six square feet on location without permit, obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Jul 24, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.c of o#117496 indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a"multiple dwelling now apt#2a used/converted to transient use
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a systemof automatic spinkler where is required as per bc903.2 amd 27-954 for transient.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8/failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt#2a(class 1).rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code)27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code)for transient use at apt#2a.rem:discontinue ille
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
1(b101)b101-newly installed gas fired commercial hotwater heater for restaurant w/o a work permit.model-gas rheem ruud commercial universal obtain a permit to legalize all work performed
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
2(b254)15/32a/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50-single wall steel flue chimney going up thru ceiling and building w/o either double wall brent type or fire rated enclosure/50a-not enough fresh air to boiler room/50b-three
Mar 11, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.8)failure to provide required guardrails & toe boards for scaffold platform.noted upon inspection contractor failed to provide guard rails for supported scaffold @ exp#1.job#12048206.stop work,provide requ
Nov 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
28-104.7.7)failure to file tr1 form & designate operation subject to controlled inspection on plans prior to the commencement of work under controlled inspec.noted:upon inspec operation subject for structural s
Nov 26, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 2
28-104.8.4)failure to provide required tenant protection plan when performing construction work in a bldg w/ an occupied dwelling unit.upon inspection no tenant protection plan has been filed for this 5story oc
Nov 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or amendments upon inspection plan fails to provide details for the plywood on ceilings & walls & fire separation & rating between 1 & 2 flr.job#120482
Nov 26, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Drainage system not in accordance to rs 16. upon physical inspection found in celing on 1st fl a/c units are drainage w/ pvc piping. modify drainage system to conform to rs-16,
Oct 4, 2007 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted erection of new dunnage and air conditioning compressor at second flr roof. note: exhaust vent directed toward window. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditi
May 14, 2007 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans #103936378. non conforming work observed: door to lavatory in wrong location. remedy: conform to approved plans or amend plans to as built condition.
Apr 30, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3D
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3D
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | $18,000,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 22 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 15,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1055 / 29
- Assessed value
- $5,037,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101124, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.
Questions about 643 9 Avenue
Who owns 643 9 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aetna West, LLC.
Does 643 9 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 643 9 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 643 9 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 643 9 Avenue?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.