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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 11, 2024

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 · 48

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide caps or covers at all walls with electrical outlets at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building front entrance door

    Nov 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood door (combustible material) at west wall in rubbish room

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe drop ladder south fire escape

    Aug 30, 2007

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof

    Feb 17, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 17, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of paint cans, roofing paper and ladders on bulkhead landing

    Feb 17, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling and walls at bulkhead

    Feb 17, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retarded ceiling and walls at bulkhead

    Feb 17, 2005

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door of 1 sty vestibule to public hall.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northeast apt 4d mr finnerty. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1995 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.

    Apr 26, 1995

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.