1491 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01432-0025Map
Owner of record: 270 East 78th Street,
1491 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 270 East 78th Street,. HPD has recorded 94 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 94
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 32
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 94
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye latch at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye latch installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch installed on bottom of front building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch installed on bottom of vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 14
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets. at center yard at fire escape
Oct 5, 2022
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
Oct 5, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 5, 2022
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2009.2 failure to distribute and post safe construction bill of rights and/or notice of the tenant protection plan. such notices shall remain posted until the completion of the described permitted work. at public hall
Oct 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood blocked the window at the public hall at all stories
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance leading to the rear yard at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around of steam riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around of steam riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around of steam riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 25, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 25, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. apts1,2,3,4,5,6,7.8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18.19.20,21.22,23,24, and 25 under vacate order # 161853
Mar 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 30, 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Nov 10, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 30, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 30, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exhaust fan and motor on roof loose and vibrating.exhaust is for restaurant on ground fl.walls vibrating in apt 25.rem:immediately repair or replace defective exhaust motor.
Nov 2, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49- (bq9) 27-147 additional boiler installed without work permit.
Aug 26, 1998 · Penalty $430
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36,49. boiler not registered. a-install approved type low water cutoffb-install approved type manual reset aquastat.
Sep 8, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exhaust air discharge at roof of 1491 2 ave interferes unreasonable with northeast window and terrace of the 8 floor of buidling known as 266 east 78 st. remedy:relocated air discharge to conform with buildin
Feb 25, 1994 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit note- at ground floor level (restaurant) a wooden deck/patform has been installed without first obtaining permits from this dept. platform used as outdoor cafe for restaurant. remedy-obtai
Jun 7, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o as eating 7 drinking establishment @ 1 sty alteration # 427/83 remedy discontinue unlawful use or obtain a valid c of o
Jul 25, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied as eating & drinking establishment 109 persons at 1 story without a valid cert of occup public awssembly permit vg #6 alteration 427-83. remedy obtain a valid c of o & pa permit
Jan 19, 1989 · Penalty $450
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 16, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 16, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 15
Close
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- Door/window
Door
May 16, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 21
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 16, 2023 · Apt 21
Close - Door/window
Door
May 16, 2023 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - General
Windows
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - General
Floor
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - General
Windows
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - General
Floor
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - General
Floor
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 14
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 14
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 15,572 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,028 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1432 / 25
- Assessed value
- $4,536,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102197, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 1491 2 Avenue
Who owns 1491 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 270 East 78th Street,.
Does 1491 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 94 housing violations at this property.
Is 1491 2 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 4% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1491 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1491 2 Avenue?
It has 25 residential units and 28 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.