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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 3
- 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 - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $843,440 | Coops - 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.