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166 East 96 Street

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01524-0044Map

Owner of record: Akam Associates

166 East 96 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 65 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is Akam Associates. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on November 3, 2022. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
3
DOB violations
34
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
3

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 3, 2022

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 · 3

  • 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 3, 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 16 sty front east apt 16a northeast southeast and northwest room and southeast bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 22, 1987 · Apt 16A

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 34

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Feb 20, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9a unsafe report filed

    Feb 20, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 21, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 6, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 6, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 2, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 2, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 24, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 24, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 17, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 17, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 17, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 30, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 30, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p16880

    Jul 18, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p16880

    Mar 29, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p16881

    Mar 29, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p6880

    Mar 29, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p16881

    Mar 29, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    14-replace for tamper-proof-62-light

    May 1, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    03-capacity plate-31-provide light on top of car and under the cover-74-clean car top

    May 1, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)cover pipes in motor room (before insulation)

    Oct 24, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection observed 2 outrigger beams in use-installed contrary to plans-suspension lines not parallel/vertical to wall,beams moved of center on frames-not on plans,no splicing of beams shown,

    May 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection of active facade restoration job site outrigger beams suspended scaffold installed at exposure 3(park side)-uppon checking site safety plan outrigger beams suspended scaffold not s

    May 20, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    //1rcny-104-202(k)//certificate of fitness-at the time of my inspection of active suspended scaffold in use -uppon asking worker using the suspended scaffold-juan amaro-for certificate of fitness issued by rigg

    May 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#905699.rem:file acceptable report.

    Jan 16, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observe sidewalk shed in place with the following objections. sidewalk shed being use to stored suspended scaffolds and materials, upon further of sidewalk shed it was observed the 100 linear footage in front o

    Apr 26, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with no six month inspection letter in place or providedcomply with code

    Apr 26, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At roof and bulkhead i observe work in progress 2 and 3, i observed at exposure 4 caz /or overhead protection not maintain as required by approved site safety plan, where it needed to be provided with a caz/

    Apr 25, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Span of i-beam set up non-conforming, i-beam not standing on center, attachments to chimney not indicated. set up on roof and bulkhead not indicated, missing pipes and knuckles not indicated. missing mudsills.

    Apr 25, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observe suspend scaffolds in use and life lines on suspend that were in use. not protected. a point of contact that includes. parapet wall rooftop, and at exposures 2 and 3. stop all work. and remove ropes in u

    Apr 25, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection a 17 story building facade work in progress. i observe 2 suspended scaffolds. in use add exposures 2 and 3. upon request for post installation report. to rigging foreman(antonio palacios.)

    Apr 25, 2023

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. *west elevation exposure 4, obseved step cracks at 16 floor parapet wall. south west corner; spalled masonry brick facade at 16th floor; inadequ

    Oct 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not conform to approved plans. noted: at time of inspection the section of the sidewalk with approx. 19ft span at exp #1 is not shown on approved plans. junior beams on this section are notab

    Dec 5, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Partial swo issued for suspended scaffolds pursuant 28-207.2 and posted on premises. failure to notify department 24 hour prior to suspended scaffold installation. noted: at time of inspection suspended scaffol

    Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observed at 12:45pm in apt 14d remove of plumbing fixtures sinks-stove gas no permit or ordinary plumbing work permit. partial stop work order for apt14d only.rmdy:obtain a permit or restor

    Oct 30, 2014 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failed to notify dept/obtain permit prior to use/inst off outrigger beams choots in connection w/ suspended scaffold. noted: notification expired 01/03/09. remedy: notify the dept.

    Jan 7, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    5j11,1r12,10h12,16l11,17h12,16j11,18q3,50y2.5j11=too much gap between car door and car post.1r12=constant pressure not allowed 16l11=not self closing b and 8 fls 17h12=b,m,2,3,5,7,8,9,11,12,15&16 fls 16j11=too

    May 15, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction. work noted installation of a sidewalk shed. noted location facade on public sidewalk adjacent east 96 street. in driveway partial due south/east

    Mar 25, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post con tractors sign. noted erected sidewalk shed no required contractors sign on shed facia. noted location at facade adjacenteast 96 street at second floor. provide contractors sign.

    Mar 25, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30002/74002/57002 - 74002 clean top of car.

    May 16, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Use of rigging equipment without a special riggers license work contrary to plans approved by the building department

    Jan 24, 2000 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Working without a permit-expired permit: #102577338-01-ew. in that work is being performed on roof as well as exterior wall east to repair each area with above expired permit. remedy: renew permit.

    Oct 12, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15h,50y 15 repair door edge form breaking loose main floor.

    Jul 23, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    11q,31m,74o,19m, 31- work light. 74- top of cor.

    Feb 11, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d,28l,55n,58o,59o,62m,40t,62 light - 40 two year

    Dec 20, 1990 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 10B

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 3, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jul 20, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jun 15, 2026$843,440Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1928
Floors
16
Residential units
65
Building area
62,789 ft²
Lot area
6,048 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1524 / 44
Assessed value
$6,170,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117706, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.

Questions about 166 East 96 Street

Who owns 166 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Akam Associates.

Does 166 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 166 East 96 Street 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 166 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 166 East 96 Street?

It has 65 residential units.

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