1501 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01433-0024Map
Owner of record: El-Kam Realty Co
1501 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is El-Kam Realty Co. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 73
- 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 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
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 1, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 3, 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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at the lower sash window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at the lower sash fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the books, news papers, clothing and other house hold items from floor to ceiling (20 cubic yards) in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ,excessive bags of clothing and other household items at the rear balcony at fire escape, 3rd story
Feb 23, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at cellar
Feb 23, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a bicycle chained to the riser at public hall, 1st story
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a free standing ladder and other construction materials at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling installed at walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead
Nov 17, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaky air valve radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2002 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance 3 sty southeast apt 6. located at apt 6
Apr 17, 1999 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective copping at west parapet wall on roof.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sattelitte dish at roof.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at walls 2 & 4 sty public hall east section.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling northwest section of cellar.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling of cellar near boiler room.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at wall in boiler room.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar throughout.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide a wire screen below skylight at roof.
Apr 17, 1999
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Jan 2, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window glass lower sash southeast room 4 sty north apt 8. located at apt 8
Jan 2, 1999 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty west apt 7. located at apt 7
Jan 2, 1999 · Apt 7
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen and bathroom fixtures 3 sty north apt 8. located at apt 8
Oct 22, 1998 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northeast apt 8 smith. , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1996 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixture 4 sty west apt 7. , section '' ''
Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 7
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at 4 sty northeast apt 8. , section '' ''
Apr 16, 1993 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide wire screen inside stair skylight.
Aug 8, 1991
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout.
Aug 8, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting boiler room cellar.
Aug 8, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door 4h sty south apt 9 entrance. located at apt 9
Aug 8, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 4th sty south apt 9 bathroom. located at apt 9
Aug 8, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 pails boxes et cetera boiler room in cellar.
Aug 8, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling cellar at center.
Aug 8, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing coping west parapet wall roof.
Aug 8, 1991
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Jun 17, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 19, 2008
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 3, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 3, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Noted at ground level the store front is in disrepair with broken window, missing panels and loose corner coping., repair and/replace; repair and remove loose items
Mar 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted metal / wood cladding at 1st floor of exp #1 is in disrepair and dislodged, additionally glass at 1st floor is heavily cracked., repair and/or replac
Apr 26, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:at time of inspection observed metal clodding at 1st fl of exp #1 has become dislodged and is peeling off below windows.rem:maintian ext bldg walls
May 7, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection doesn't meet code specs. note: @ time of insp. iobserved sidewalk shed in need of maintenance. the following objections are noted including but not limited to: damaged missing mudsills. ex
Sep 27, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Temporary const. equipment on site. expired permit. note: @ time of insp. i observed sidewalk shed on site with an expired permit as of date6/27/17. remedy: reniew permit.
Sep 27, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to maintain bldg wall(s) & appurtenances. noted: masonry/stucco cracked, loose bricks @ exp#1&4. @ parapet, loose bricks, sidewalk shed in place @ time
Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall. noted:masonry stucco cracked, loosepeeling @ 2nd fl exposure 1x4,loose windows @ 5th fl exposure x, pa rapet level bricks are loose @ time of inspection. remedy: provide ove
Jun 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide rfequired opening protection in fire rated partition noted:approx.6 opening between kitchen & seating area w/o doors remedy:comply with notice of violation
Jul 18, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg!defects noted:1-defective drainage @rear nw of property leaving water to drain from brick wall flooding & clogging rear yard drain of adjacent property 265 east 78 st.2-broken
Mar 22, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans: non-conforming work noted, at 1st fl. commercial space eating and drinking establishment under job appl. #104229540 and approved plans dated 9/16/2005. rear exit. side
Nov 15, 2005
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note: loose bricks & mortar joints at two seperate areas at front loof area second ave side causing a hazardous condition to pedestrians & passerbys and to customers
Oct 1, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall sectionof brick work loose and spalling at parapet wall at two locations 2nd are side creating a hazardous condition to passerbys.remedy:take immeadite steps to correct
Apr 17, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building well note: loose mortar & loose brick work at (3) seperate sections of parapet wall at 2nd ave side causing a hazardous condition to pedestrain & passer bys remedy: make
Oct 29, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining an equipment use work permit. a/c units. location roof remedy: obtain an equiment use work permit from the dept. of buildings
Jan 12, 2000 · Penalty $400
Active - Non-hazardous
Installation of ac units w/o 1st obtaining an equipment use permit or work permit. in that 2 carrier tadiran units, both in excess of 2 toncapacity have been installed & are providing ventilation to the 1st fl
Feb 22, 1999 · Penalty $600
Active - Non-hazardous
Pa contrary to approved plan bar removed from north to south seating removed from south area remedy amend plan to show change
Aug 14, 1990
Resolve - Unknown
Operation of pa without a current permti remedy obt5ain permti failur e to provide approved pa plans for inspection remedy provide apprved pa plans
May 31, 1989 · Penalty $375
Resolve - Unknown
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection remedy provide approved pa plans
Feb 16, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2004 · Apt 8
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 21, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2004 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 15,794 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,465 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1433 / 24
- Assessed value
- $2,433,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117387, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 1501 2 Avenue
Who owns 1501 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is El-Kam Realty Co.
Does 1501 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 1501 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 1501 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1501 2 Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.