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1523 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01525-0021Map

Owner of record: 239 East 79th Street Owners Corp

1523 2 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1957 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 208 residential units across 18 floors. The owner of record is 239 East 79th Street Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
65
ECB violations
26
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 6% of the building's 208 apartments
Up from 9 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 24

  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    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

    Properly repair the broken or defective air ventilator in the bathroom located at apt 11l, 11th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2000 · Apt 11L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical air vent bathroom at south 11 sty east apt 11l. , section '' ''

    Feb 7, 1991 · Apt 11L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical air vent bathroom at north 11 sty east apt 11l. , section '' ''

    Feb 7, 1991 · Apt 11L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty 2 from west at south apt 3e thru out. , section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1988 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3 sty 2 from west at south apt 3e kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1988 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty 2 from west at south apt 3e guzman. , section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1988 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective exhaust fan of mechanical ventilating system 15 sty north apt 15k bathroom. , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1986 · Apt 15K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating wall at window 18 sty northeast apt 18c northeast room. located at apt 18c

    Aug 7, 1985 · Apt 18C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating wall 18 sty northwest apt 18b at southwest room. located at apt 18b

    Aug 7, 1985 · Apt 18B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective exhaust fan of mechanical ventilating system 7 sty south apt 8a bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 7, 1985 · Apt 8A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit center windows 11 sty south apt 11e at southeast and southwest rooms. located at apt 11e

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 11E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling 16th sty northeast apt 16g at northeast room and private hall. located at apt 16g

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 16G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating wall 16 sty northeast apt 16g southeast room. located at apt 16g

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 16G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty east apt 3f east room and northeast room. , section '' ''

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 11 sty south apt 11e at entrance. located at apt 11e

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 11E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 11 sty south apt 11e at kitchen. located at apt 11e

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 11E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating wall 18 sty southeast apt 18d at southeast bathroom. located at apt 18d

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 18D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit windows 18 sty southeast apt 18d at northeast room. located at apt 18d

    Mar 26, 1984 · Apt 18D

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 65

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 4, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 19, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

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

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

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

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

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

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    May 28, 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 - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 27, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 26

  • Class - 2

    Federal boiler model fst 300 has slight water leak comming from rear base of boiler. correct violating conditions & submit a certificate of correction.

    May 4, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved / accepted plans at job site at time of inspection i observed at time of spot check inspection for all floors for waste, water, vent and sewer roughing no plans on site job number m0

    Jun 24, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved / accepted plans at job site at time of inspection i observed at time of inspection on the fourth floor apartment 4k for waste water vent and sewer roughing no plans on site, provide

    Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed on the fourth floor in apartment 4k in the kitchen area having a future on gas line, repair and/replace

    Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit i observed on fourth floor apartment 4k installation of plumbing work for kitchen sink and for three piece bathroom work done 100 percent, obtain permit

    Apr 1, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed at the time of inspection the respondent failed to file a tenant protection plan with the department.; 28-104.8.4, comply with code

    Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 4/1/21 at 930 am in apt 4k new electrical wiring was installed for power lighting and switching in various in apt 4k . dept records reveal no electrical permit was filed for the described scope of w

    Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 04/01/21 at 9 am in apt 4k plumbing work without a permit. the valves were removed from the kitchen sink and capped . a new shower body was installed for the shower. the sink traps were removed and

    Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Lugs missing on clean out plates, reseal rear inspection door correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction

    Oct 13, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Lugs missing from back clean out plate correct violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction

    Oct 13, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2; 27-954 on 8/27/19 at approx. 5:15pm i observed a laundry room with eight active gas d

    Aug 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested on 8/27/19 at approx. 5:15pm i observed a laundry room with eight active gas dryers installed in the cellar of the above mentioned address without any test

    Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob on 8/27/19 at approx. 5:15pm i observed a laundry room with two active gas dryers installed in the cellar of the above mentioned addres

    Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit on 8/27/19 at approx. 5:15pm i observed a laundry room with eight active gas dryers installed in the cellar of the above mentioned address without a permit. utility shutoff and locked isol

    Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    39m07,39m07,26d06,67x10,79m07. 39-install missing knock out seal; 39 missing halfway cover; 26-secure top emergency exit; 67-repair in car phone; 79-missing comp chain switch cover.

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16h11,39o02,39x10,97o02,07b07,70o02. 16-replace door release rollers; 39-t.o.c. dirty; 39-t.o.c. lights; 97-clean hoistway; 97-provide firesw for phase i recall; 70-clean pit.

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of shed or protective measure w/o dept approval. shed removed w/o dept approval and before the amended report was accepted. rmdy: comply w/code as per 1 rcny103-4.

    Jan 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3310.6,designated site safety manager.noted:failure to designate a site safety manager on pw2.no safety manger named on facade permit or pw2filing.rem:comply w/ code.

    Jun 17, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans at job site for sign job #120976462 job description is 6sq ft non-ill. muti faced sign wording town. remedy: contact this office at 718-286-0683 or at 120-55 qns blvd rm g150.

    May 4, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec27-1045. all suspension element are vertical and prallel to the face of the wal at all times observed haning cables supporting a scaffoldjump over set back

    Nov 28, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,74r09,74o02,13m12,46h15 #74-r-09 remove weights from car top #74-o-02 remove oil from top of car

    May 22, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,74r09,13m12.#74-r-09- remove weights from top of car

    May 22, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,13m12.

    May 22, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: both the northwest and northeast parapetwalls at rooftop have been removed without first obtaining a work permit. remedy: stop all work immediately. obtain all necessary approvals

    Jun 18, 1998 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy combining two apts wits one @ apts 9h/9k & 9c/9d (alteration #'s 1367/88 &1104/89 remedy:obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.

    Jun 11, 1990 · Penalty $140

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway width decreased by obstruction. check out counters installed at 1st story north/east side. remedy: remove all obstructions and maintain clear exit passage.

    Jun 23, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 18B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 8G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3M

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 18D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 14C

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 14C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2004 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 1, 2026$1,170,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 9, 2026$1,450,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 3, 2026$1,400,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 2, 2026$1,350,000Coops - elevator apartments—
May 19, 2026$850,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 17, 2026$1,730,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 24, 2026$1,337,500Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 19, 2026$1,320,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 3, 2025$350,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 30, 2025$895,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 30, 2025$700,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 9, 2025$1,425,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1957
Floors
18
Residential units
208
Building area
281,825 ft²
Lot area
22,672 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1525 / 21
Assessed value
$32,176,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132520, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.

Questions about 1523 2 Avenue

Who owns 1523 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 239 East 79th Street Owners Corp.

Does 1523 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 1523 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 208 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1523 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1957 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1523 2 Avenue?

It has 208 residential units and 210 units in total.

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