1561 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01527-0021Map
Owner of record: Zimak Second Ave LLC
1561 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Zimak Second Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 7 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 87
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 · 48
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 11, 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.
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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide caps or covers at all walls with electrical outlets at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building front entrance door
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at south window on 2nd story balcony, at east fire escape
May 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disassemble locks at disused hopper room door on 2nd story public hall
May 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disassemble locks at door at abandon hopper room on 4th story public hall
May 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood door (combustible material) at west wall in rubbish room
May 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at rubbish room on 1st public hall
May 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak onto the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a upper level, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a upper level, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 1st up from bottom 3rd story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at south
Dec 13, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint south fire escape all stories
Aug 30, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe drop ladder south fire escape
Aug 30, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint east fire escape all stories
Aug 30, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front of building at fire escape, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof
Feb 17, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 17, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over into north west 1 and north w est 2 rooms in apartment 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 17, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front of building
Feb 17, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of paint cans, roofing paper and ladders on bulkhead landing
Feb 17, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the east and south bulk head doors
Feb 17, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 17, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ... loose 3rd marble tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 17, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling and walls at bulkhead
Feb 17, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended celotex ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 4E
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retarded ceiling and walls at bulkhead
Feb 17, 2005
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of stagnant water at cellar er1 97030214
Oct 2, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door of 1 sty vestibule to public hall.
Jan 5, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northeast apt 4d mr finnerty. , section '' ''
May 1, 1995 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 2 sty southeast apt 2b. , section '' ''
Apr 26, 1995 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.
Apr 26, 1995
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance front east apt 2a. , section '' ''
Apr 26, 1995 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.
Apr 26, 1995
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Plumbing none
Based on lic #001343 being inactive. stop all plumbing work under job 103673295 immediately
Jul 28, 2025
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
Based on lic #001343 being inactive. stop all plumbing work under job 104083260 immediately
Jul 28, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Applicant of record surrendered dob filing privileges for application # m00266542-i1. stop all work under referenced application and make site safe.
Dec 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Applicant of record surrendered dob filing privileges for application #123742049. stop work under referenced application # and make site safe.
Dec 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: 4 story bldg having at rear 2nd & 3rd fl level. broken, one side hanging fire escape stairs treads. create hazardous to residents in case of fire. r
Jul 27, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: 4 story bldg having blocked at ground fl & additional extension of restaurant. (rear ofbldg) fire escape repairs/ladder by stored plastic containers & chairs
Jul 27, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Failed to file c/c for vio #s 34801624j & 34801623h. remedy: file c/c.
Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: retratable awning, extended eastward from east elevation @ 1st flr eating & drinkingestablishment is directly (under) & obstructing egress from fire
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to correct nov #34593824k. noted: 1st flr, east elevation awning projects outward approx 7' & obstructs egress because drop ladder is obstructed by awning. remedy:
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior.defected noted:at exposure #1 cracked brick & expanding lintels & loose sills 2nd & 3rd flr. at exposure #4 parapet level cracks & expanding lintels at 2nd flr level.
Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Exit passage or corridor decreased by obstruction. noted: at east facade on 2nd ave having installed retractable canvas awning obstruction fire escape descending ladder. remedy: remove obstructing condition.
Oct 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall: noted steel lintels are (failing) throughout the facade causing bricks to crack & be displaced at the e 81 st & 1st ave sides creating a hazardous condition to
Sep 19, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: at first floor commercial space- eating, drinking establishment "spigolo" having erected awning appr. 7' wide and 25'long at 81 st and 25'long at 2 ave without first obtaining
May 16, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans amended 3/22/04 dir 14(signed-off)under job#103616482 non-conforming work noted at 1st floor level bearing/structual walls removed creating a sidewalk cafe approximately
Sep 3, 2004
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with permissible projections above grade beyond street lines note at time of inspection the sidewal cafes 3'x 6'x8 exit door (when open)totally obstructs the fire escape drop ladder remedy:com
Sep 3, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo#112505 illegal occupancy noted a legal apt stores on 1st floor has been illegally converted to one store additional floor space being used as a sidewalk cafe note 2nd
Sep 3, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit: at 1st floor level partial rearing walls removed to create a sidewalk cafe approx 90 square feet on e 81 st and 80 square feet on 2nd avenue. note: fire escape drop ladder is obstructed
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/out permit.work noted:at 1st floor level partial bearing walls removed to create a sidewalk cafe approx 90 sqft on 81st side and 80 sqfton 2nd ave side note:fire escape drop ladder is obstructed by egres
Apr 27, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with limitations on floors occupied by non-residential used.note:located in a c1-9 district exist a cyber cafe (on 2nd floor) and residents occupying floors above.remedy:comply with non-reside
Apr 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo #112505 illegal occupancy noted:a legal apt and stores on 1st floor illegally converted to one store (starbucks coffee) with approx 180 sqft additional floor space
Apr 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with permissible projections above grade beyond street lines.note:at time of inspection sidewalk cafe side's 3'x6'8" exit door (when open)totally obstructs the fire escape drop ladder.remedy:
Apr 27, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans amended 3/22/04 dir-14 (signed-off) under job #103616482 non-conforming work noted:at 1st floor level bearing/structual walls removed in part creating a sidewalk cafe
Apr 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carryout permitted work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in that construction activities are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm without
Aug 13, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a variance failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with appbiable laws and regulations in that construction activities are being performed other than work days between the hours of 7 am &
Aug 6, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy of cellar contrary to bldg department records. cellar is nowbeing used as a food preparation area in conjunction with 1st floor pizzaria. failure to maintain cellar walls/ceiling. defects noted:holes
Jun 10, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 7, 2015 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 27, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 26, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 26, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 10,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,530 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1527 / 21
- Assessed value
- $1,368,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138311, last renewed Jan 14, 2026.
Questions about 1561 2 Avenue
Who owns 1561 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zimak Second Ave LLC.
Does 1561 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 1561 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 1561 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1561 2 Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.