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961 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01324-0029Map

Owner of record: Plus 1 LLC

961 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Plus 1 LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 28 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
27
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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
8
About 50% of the building's 16 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 · 40

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    May 16, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 8, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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.

    Nov 23, 2016

    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

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at skylite over public hall stairs , roof

    Sep 23, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at skylite in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at skylite in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. at front areaway

    Aug 16, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum.

    Oct 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom 3 sty southwest apt 3a , section '' ''

    Nov 22, 1996 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective cracked boiler loosing steam pressure at cellar

    Nov 2, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Mar 28, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Mar 28, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 4 sty front apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Mar 28, 1996 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following not less than 50 watts incadescent.

    Aug 19, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4th sty public hall at east.

    Aug 19, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement spalling at 3 sty east.

    Jun 17, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement spalling at 2 sty north at east window.

    Jun 17, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement spalling at 2 sty northeast corner.

    Jun 17, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the extension roof at 2 sty west.

    Jun 17, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 17, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room cellar.

    Sep 20, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg boiler room cellar.

    Sep 20, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of wood table & household items 4 sty pub hall.

    Sep 20, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose clg electric light fixture 2 sty pub hall.

    Sep 20, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 1 sty pub hall vestibule.

    Sep 20, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty at front.

    Sep 20, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain bldg in a safe condition.facade disrepair on exp4 w/various vertical&step crcks below wndw sills.the timber wndw lintel also deterioratd w/significant section loss.immediately comply with commissioner's order 343571 (051024feu10602zt)to repair the building under permit

    Jun 14, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain bldg in a safe condition.facade disrepair on exp4 w/various vertical&step crcks below wndw sills.the timber wndw lintel also deterioratd w/significant section loss.immediately comply with commissioner's order 343571 (051024feu10602zt)to repair the building under permit

    May 10, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: provide sidewalk shed along exp 4, along east 51 st., approx 8 0 liner feet total

    May 8, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Oct 29, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jun 1, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jun 1, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Feb 18, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Feb 18, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Feb 18, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 5, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 27

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39110986x issued on 04/07/2024, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted: there are defects in the facade with masonry step cracks, spalling and loose mortar joints at various areas along e. 51st street, exposure one., repair and/or

    Apr 7, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35252834p issued on 04/18/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.front awning loose.rem:com

    Jun 23, 2017 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit. observed above front entrance to restaurant: the installation of branch circuit wiring to provide power to an electrical illuminated sign. this installation was completed prior to

    Apr 18, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B1d1,1,ec-600.3c. illuminated sign w/o a permit. observed above front entrance to restaurant. the installation of an illuminated sign prior to obtaing a permit sign is approx. 4x3ft,double sided (white) with a

    Apr 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.noted:at building front awning installed withoutpermit.awning reading "somm time bar"is approximately 4'x 15'.rem:obtain all required permits.

    Apr 18, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:at building front awning loose and not secured to building.awning approximately 4'x 15'.nails used to secure awning are loose,awning pulling away from b

    Apr 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o #50724 which indicated basement occupied as 3 stores, 1st flr occupied as offices. illegal occupancy noted: basement and 1st flr occupied as eating & drinking est.

    Aug 18, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall. defect noted: bldg having bulging frontfacade at 3rd floor level. hair line cracks t/o floors & loose, missing masonry finish. remedy: maintain bldg exterior wall. provide

    Jul 24, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or bldg dept records.illegal occupancy noted:west side of bldg (two story part of bldg)having at bsmt level commercial space occupied as eating,drinking establishmen

    Dec 1, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of place of assembly contrary to the c of o when the current c of o does not allow the operation as a p.a. c.o # 50724 indicates baement to be occupied by stores & 1st fl to be occupied by offices

    Oct 29, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from p.a. space. at 1st fl level there is only 1 legal means of egress from this fl. 1st fl being used in conjunction w/ basement as a p.a. over 100 patrons present

    Oct 29, 2006 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted:at 1st fl level created an illegal bar. w/ wooden decking,covered w/ a tent. remedy:obtain permits for above work or restore to prior legal condition.

    Oct 29, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation o a p/a without a current permit in that the 1st floor space is being utilized as a place o assembly without a current permit. remedy: obtain permit.

    Apr 24, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. in that no approved plans were on site at tiem of inspection. (all workcompleted). remedy: provide approved plans.

    Sep 12, 1997 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit in that wp#100900401-01-at 1st has expired at time of inspection. remedy: renew permit.

    Aug 27, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of a/c units prior to obtaining an equipment use or work permit. in that 2 a/c units have been installed on roof of this building prior to obtaining a work permit & an equipemnts use permit. remedy

    Nov 5, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy open alterration # 100900401 date 3/10/94 req new remedy: obtain a valid cofo.

    Apr 24, 1996 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide plans at premises at time of inspection:alt.100900401 exp. 05/08/95 location: convert steres to eating and drinking establish . a oceans pizzeria. ale house seocond story . remedy: provide.

    Jul 28, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of place of assembly contrary to the certificate of occupancy when the current c of o #50724 dated 06/04/94 does not allow the operation of a public assembly noted: cellar 2 persons basement 5 persons

    Jul 28, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. creating a hazardous condition noted: a bearing wall has been demolished and combining space with adjacent building aka: 959 second avenue. location: aka ocean ii pizzeria & bar . remedy:

    Jul 28, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy . allt.1009004 dated: 03/10/94.

    Jul 28, 1994 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit- creating a hazardous condition noted. (1) a non-rated convenience stairs connecting cellar area (2) cellar area converted to prep kitchen with mechanical exhaust, gas fired cooking stoves

    Apr 19, 1994

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit- creating a hazardous condition. noted: a bearing wall has been demolished and combining space with adjacent building aka 959 second ave. location: aka: ocean # pizzeria & bar. remedy: (1)

    Apr 19, 1994 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit- creating a hazardous condition noted. a bearing wall has been demolished and combining space with adjacent building aka 961 second ave. location: aka: ocean ii pizzeria abar. remedy: (1)

    Apr 19, 1994 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Operation of place of assembly contrary to the certificate of occupancy, when the current c of o #50,724 06/04/59 does not allow the operation of a public assembly. noted: cellar 2 persons basement 5 persons, f

    Apr 19, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit: creating a hazardous condition noted:(1) a non rated convience stairs connecting cellar area (2)cellar area convertedto prep. kitchen with mechanical exhaust, gas fired cooking stoves, re

    Nov 9, 1993 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 15, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1915
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
9,041 ft²
Lot area
3,234 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1324 / 29
Assessed value
$1,662,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #137897, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 961 2 Avenue

Who owns 961 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Plus 1 LLC.

Does 961 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 961 2 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 961 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 961 2 Avenue?

It has 16 residential units and 19 units in total.

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