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
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 · 40
- 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.
May 7, 2026
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.
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - 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 8, 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.
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
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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- 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, 2021
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.
Nov 23, 2016
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at skylite over public hall stairs , roof
Sep 23, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom 3 sty southwest apt 3a , section '' ''
Nov 22, 1996 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cracked boiler loosing steam pressure at cellar
Nov 2, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Mar 28, 1996
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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Mar 28, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 extension roof at 2 sty west.
Jun 17, 1981
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose clg electric light fixture 2 sty pub hall.
Sep 20, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.