939 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01323-0128Map
Owner of record: Second Avenue & 50thstreet Realty,
939 2 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Second Avenue & 50thstreet Realty,. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2026. 3 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 51
- HPD complaints
- 50
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 · 25
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5 lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 5 vacate # 257016 located at apt, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight at roof
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling at 4th story public hall at roof
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead to the roof , 4th story
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building front entrance
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of large garbage can obstruct dropladder at building north
Dec 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the wood cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2
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 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Feb 19, 1997
Dob violation - active
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- Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Feb 19, 1997
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Feb 19, 1997
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 22, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 22, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 22, 1993
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 30, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 51
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, no access, no certificate of correction on file for violation #356904
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, no access, no certificate of correction on file for violation #356904
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, no access, no certificate of correction on file for violation #356904
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, no access, no certificate of correction on file for violation #356904
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. at time of inspection, no certificate of correction and no permits obtain. however, failure to certify and comply with violation #35690487j issued on
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. at time of inspection, no certificate of correction and no permits obtain. however, failure to certify and comply with violation #35690485x issued on
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc1018.1(2008 code); bc 1021.1(2014 code), bc 1006.3(2022 code) and 27-3
Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for sros at 4th floor apartment 4. previous violation #35690483m. reme
Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide the required class "j" fire alarm system for sros at 4th floor, apartment 4. previous violation #35690484y. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner as per 28-207.4. noted: at the time of inspection apartment 4, 4th floor continued to be occupied despite active vacate #m81/2025p issued 05/12/2025. remedy:
Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active
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- Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records. noted at 4th floor, apartment 4 has been converted and occupied to 3 sros, having 3 fe
Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $70,000
Active - Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records. noted at 4th floor, apartment 4 has been converted and occupied to 3 sros, having 3 fe
Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $70,000
Active - Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records. noted at 4th floor, apartment 4 has been converted and occupied to 3 sros, having 3 fe
Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $70,000
Active - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other then permanent residentialpurposed. dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now unit 4 on the 4th floor is being used
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner: failure to provide required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008.1(2008 code), 27-366, bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2; 27-954 for transient use at apartment 4, 4th floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occ
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Bc-907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use at apartment 4, 4th floor. remedy: comply with code.
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. illegal work noted: at apartment 4 on the 4th floor erected full height partition walls to create an additional bedroom. remedy: obtain permit.
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner; failure to provide required natural light and ventilation for every bedroom. noted:at the time of inspection apartment 4 on 4th floor having created an a
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work without permit. illegal work noted: at apartment 4 on the 4th floor, installed electric wiring for ceiling fan/lighting fixture in additional bedroom, 220v electric line for washer/dryer, outlet
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit; illegal work noted: at apartment 4 on the 4th floor installed water and waste lines for washer dryer. remedy: obtain permit.
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Fail maintain bldg in compliant manner:lack of automatic sprinklers system where required as per bc903.2,27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 1, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Perm.dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes.dob rec indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling;now apt #5 illegally used/converted as a transient use.
Nov 1, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 fail to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 1, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner.fail to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.2,27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 1, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-301.1;27-365. no 2nd means of egress inadequate exits for existing structure: at cellar level no required 2nd means of egress. at cellar level of eating & drinking establishment has no 2nd means from
Jun 2, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect noted: south exterior wall at south-east corner having bulged brick work of veneer wall from 3rd to 5th floor (exposure #2). remedy: repair defect, protect public.
Jan 16, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Contrary to zoning resolution advertising on awning exceeds 12-0 square feet.remedy:comply with zoning resoulation
Oct 20, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Contrary to zoning resolution adveriting on awning exceeds 12-0 sqaure feet. remedy:comply with zoning resoultion
Oct 20, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted. holes throughtout basement walls firestopping missing. remedy make all needed repars.
Sep 13, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior/interior noted:the roof drains are brokenmissing defective creating a hazardous condition. *heavy flooding of cellar-in excess of 4 inches at time of inspection- remedy: make all n
Jul 28, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain interior noted: the reequired fire dives is broken and defective creating ha<ardous condition:rated enclosure fire division between two commercial spaces aka diplomat wine and spirits939 2nd
Jul 28, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans noted:alt:alt :100870247 the gas service meters and piping in cellar area does not meet dept rules and reg's broken hangers and meter supports-aproved plans callfor gas
Jul 28, 1994 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit creating a hazardous condition noted installation of hvac unit in rearyard interior penation of bearing rear wall w/o steel lintal interior non rated duct enclosure contrary to buidlign
Nov 15, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain noted the boiler chimney flue is rusted missing and defective creating a hazardous contition the rear common yard sewes as refuge for fire escape from adjacent bldg aka 252 e 50 st
Nov 15, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work wihtout a permit hazardous noted: new stere front erected withouta permit and approvals creating a modification of existing fire escapelanding and drop ladder (haz) *100730087. disapproved 12/09/93.
Nov 15, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans - plans 100567129-dated exp. 09/10/94. noted: total ceiling floor beam replacement from cellar thru5th story roof. the fire rated public hallways have been compromised
Nov 15, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Faidlure to minatin exterior noted: the existing steel boiler chimney is rusted broken and missing creating a hazardous condition possibel collapse outer required center reforge area
Nov 15, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit - creating a hazdardous condition noted: installation of hvac equipment in rear required refuge area. no equipment usepermits. baring wall has been penetrated by installation a hvac duct
Nov 15, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premise at time of inspection. alteration #100567129. location. (1) commercial space (2) md from 2 thrsremedy: provide approved plans at site
Sep 28, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- expired noted. permit #100567129. experation 09/10/93. location entire bldg. remedy: obtain a permit renewal
Sep 28, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway (refuge area required width decreased by obstruction noted: hvac unit installed in common rear refuge area from adjacent bldg aka 250 east 50th st. (a) work w/o a permit filed (092893cbspr03) (h
Sep 28, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: instalation of hvac unit in common rear yard (obstruction of required refuge area non adjacent bldg aka 250 e. 50th street (md) fire escape. location- rear common yard east/center
Sep 28, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractors sign. remedy:provide contractors sign
Sep 22, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection. remedy:providcopy of approved plans at site availabel for inspection.
Sep 22, 1993 · Penalty $125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired permit#100567129 expired 9/10/93.remedy:renew permit.
Sep 22, 1993 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications in that: enclosure panel at south end has partially fallen down. deck not tight to structure nor sealed by fence below, and not tight at enclosure panel
Jun 30, 1993 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to carry out demolation operation in a safe and proper manner over loading 2nd fl. with debrie causing flooring to collapse to ground floor. remedy:stop all work, and place temporary shoring and
Jun 11, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Working after hours without variance. interior demolition of entire bldg & removal of debri. stop all work. remedy: stop all work obtain a variance from this dept. to work other than normal working hours
Jun 3, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to carry out demolition operations in a safe & proper manner. interior demolotion of entire bldg overloading 2 sty floor beams with rubbish & debris causing interior collapse at 2 sty. leaving structure
Jun 3, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2023 · Apt 25
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - General
Locks
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - General
Locks
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,877 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,278 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1323 / 128
- Assessed value
- $1,698,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111780, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 939 2 Avenue
Who owns 939 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Second Avenue & 50thstreet Realty,.
Does 939 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 939 2 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 939 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 939 2 Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.