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1218 3 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01405-0040Map

Owner of record: The Townsend House Corp

1218 3 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 95 residential units across 20 floors. The owner of record is The Townsend House Corp. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on April 13, 2016. 2 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
6
DOB violations
56
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 13, 2016

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 6

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18f, 17th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 18F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at vestibule doors , 1st story

    Apr 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Mar 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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

    Mar 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall , 1st story

    Mar 16, 2016

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Mar 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 56

  • Plumbing none

    Based on commissioners suspension notification on 2/28/2024 intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permit issued under job # m00841108 due to suspension of license master plumber # 002245 stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately

    Mar 11, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 16, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 16, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 16, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 16, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 2, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 28, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 28, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 20, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 20, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 20, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 28, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 28, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractor installed temp wiring in apt 15c. the contractor only had an electrical permit for general wiring. observed temp w

    Jul 30, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.8:except for scaffold platforms 6 feet or less above the ground the open sides & ends of every scaffold platform shall be provided witha guard rail system & toe board. noted:observed a worker at approval t

    Jan 20, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-105.2:work without a permit. noted:a shanty has been erected on sidewalk shed without a permit. approved drawings clearly states that thegeneral contractor will file a separate permit for installation of sha

    Jan 20, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.9:supported scaffold does not meet code specifications. noted:upon inspection found loose planking not secured using planks that are notch on walkways,planks erected on ties into structure as a work platfo

    Jan 20, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification. noted:at exposure #1 leading into parking garage screws jacks have been installed underneathsupporting post with the installation of supporting scaffold in excess

    Jan 20, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted:supported scaffold erected at 2nd floor terraces not shown scaffold being erected off steel i beams. at bulk head scaffold installed using off set

    Jan 20, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved constructed documents. noted:installation of sidewalk shed is contrary to approved plans for not showing erection of support post on top of planters connecting to a steel suppo

    Jan 20, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3310.6mnisc.vio.failure to have designated ssm as indicated on pw-2 present on site at minimum of once every 2 weeks.examination of site safety log indicates ltd ssm#1857 so designaed on pw-2 has not been on si

    Sep 15, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Partial stop work order exp#4(west elevation)issued pursuant to 25-207.2 & posted @ premises.note:no roof protection provided adjacent 6 story bldg as required on approved site safety plan:observed work in prog

    May 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3303.1.3)contractors shed not fire retardant treated.note @ time of inspec observed worker shanty on side walkshed constructed of chip plywood 4"x8"sheets & other combustible material of plywood on side walk

    May 25, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    75u05 perform and file for five year test.

    Jul 5, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35z14,40e1. -35 seal, -40 eliminate excessvie noise on governor.

    Sep 3, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y74o57o60u47b22d 50-seal machine 74-clean t.o.c. 57-clean pit 60-perform & file buffer test car & cwt 47-shorten governor cable 22-secure hatch.

    Dec 17, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46h37g36t22d74o15b60u 46-replace crown wear hoist cable -37-properly fuse controller 36-label door 22-properly secure emerg. hatch door-74-clean t.o.c. 15-adjust door spring closer (hatch way) 60-perform & fil

    Dec 15, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor required width decreased by obstructions: note: aisles are blocked with merchendise and are not the required width.

    Jul 7, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 18F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt PHF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 18F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 18F

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 2, 2026$3,200,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 10, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Feb 25, 2026$2,150,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 10, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Nov 12, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Nov 12, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1962
Floors
20
Residential units
95
Building area
212,118 ft²
Lot area
15,052 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1405 / 40
Assessed value
$27,767,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138394, last renewed May 15, 2025.

Questions about 1218 3 Avenue

Who owns 1218 3 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Townsend House Corp.

Does 1218 3 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 1218 3 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 1218 3 Avenue built?

City records list 1962 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1218 3 Avenue?

It has 95 residential units and 103 units in total.

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