1659 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01532-0022Map
Owner of record: 250 E 87th Owners
1659 2 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1970 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 258 residential units across 30 floors. The owner of record is 250 E 87th Owners. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on October 24, 2016.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 89
- ECB violations
- 28
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 1
- 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.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 89
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Sep 3, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Oct 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 4, 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 - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 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 - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 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 - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 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 - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 28
- Class - 1
Observed at 400 pm on 08/09/2019 in apt 30 h unsuitable/unsafe exposed wiring for power lighting & switching . creating a risk for electrical shock , comply with ec
Aug 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed at 400 pm on 08/09/2019 in apt 30 g new electrical work for power, lighting & switching. dob records reveal no permit was filed for the described scope of work. , obtain permit
Aug 9, 2019 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Apt 30 g observed on 08/09/2019 at 400pm unsuitable unsafe exposed new wiring throughout apt 30g, comply with ec
Aug 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed at 400 pm on 08/09/2019 in apt 30 h new electrical work for power, lighting & switching. dob records reveal no permit was filed for the described scope of work. , obtain permit
Aug 9, 2019 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 37-625 violation of condition on as of right privatley owned public space. at time of inspection noted: approx 200 linear feet of amsonry planters w/landscaping 1 water feature & approx 200 linear feet of
Jun 5, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
The primary or alternate site safety manager. must be present while supported scaffold installation or removal is in progress. note: at time of inspection, i observed supported scaffold installation in progress
Aug 9, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. at garage noted: exit door not closing adjacent to area marked "c1". the 2nd fire door is missing leading into bldg corridor. remedy: replace self closing fire door.
Jan 19, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at garage,spalling concrete ceiling w/cracking,seperation & pieces missing in various locations on b,c,d & a to be levels. remedy: repair concrete
Jan 19, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1006.1 & 27-542. noted: door next to attendants booth & door at cellar level of parking garage are locked & swing against the floor of egress.
Nov 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #117478. which permits underground parking for 146 cars. noted: at time of inspection 214 cars were present 68 cars over the limit or 47% overloaded.
Dec 12, 2009
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Combining 2 two pt. suspended scaffolds by bridging the distance between them.
Oct 17, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Operation of hoisting equipment in a unsafe manner. a) outrigger beam extented 5ft. max. 3ft. b) insufficent counterweights on outrigger beams used 950 lbs need 2000 lbs. c) no approved plans on site for in-
Oct 17, 2005 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg: defects noted: at west, north perimeter of property party wall adjacent to 242 e 87 st 5 story exposed wall has shards of loose brick and missing. motar and in disrepair with
Oct 11, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h12-16l11-17h12-19l11-31o2-36o2. 16-l-11 not self closing 15 floor 17-h-12 b,1,3 & 10 floors 19-l-11 sticks 1 floor 31-o-2 hoistway door tracks.
Apr 2, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of correctionwith the nyc department of building for notice of violation# 34257950z. remedy: correct the
Apr 24, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with as of right plaza bonus in that 24 hour access is obstructed by the installation of fence with gate note:fe ce and gate not permitted in as of right plaza.remedy:remove violating conditio
Sep 26, 2001 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with as of right plaza bonus in that 24 hour acess to plaza is not being provided due to gates being locked remedy:conform to as of right plaza bonus by removing violating conditions
Sep 19, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5.
Aug 28, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted;demolition work being done on parking garage overpass demolition of concrete floor in three different sections north south and north west of bldg. approx 100 feet long 80 feet wide
Aug 3, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
47#12,37b01,30o02,62o02,35d09,17i12,20b10,28f11. 47- replace, defective gov rop. 37- car containually runs to 3 floor without demond. 62o02- clean down hoistway and under car platform. 35- perform. 35- remove
May 5, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
A fence has nbeen erected or public plaza an iron fence approximately 710 has been erected around public plaza preverting access to the public fence is not permitted contrary to zoning resolution 27-00 remedy
Oct 18, 1996 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required for alt# 1281/87 @ 13 th floor apt 14 e& f. remedy: obtain a valid c of o
Jun 15, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit note workmen using jack hammers chopping up concrete at various levels from garage ie ramps flat grades for parking to expose alleged rusted reinforcing bars remedy stop all work
Aug 4, 1993 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted jack hammering concrete floors removeing concrete from all three levels. remedy:stop all work obtain approvals and permits. working without a variance. remedy:obtain a
Aug 3, 1993 · Penalty $1,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03i,15m,15d,15i,16h,18m,57o,64l,44h, 03i- form grill 15-overlap's 18m-covers 44-commutator
Mar 10, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Place of assembly contrary to approved pa plans. use of prohibited hardware at all roof exits.
Mar 19, 1990 · Penalty $460
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Feb 8, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a balid c of o @ 14 sty as 1 apt premedy discontinue unlawful use or obtain a valid c of o
Jul 18, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 5C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 17G
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | $790,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $1,650,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 21, 2026 | $770,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $585,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $698,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 30
- Residential units
- 258
- Building area
- 363,389 ft²
- Lot area
- 25,177 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-8A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1532 / 22
- Assessed value
- $49,129,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138997, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 1659 2 Avenue
Who owns 1659 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 250 E 87th Owners.
Does 1659 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 1659 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 1659 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1659 2 Avenue?
It has 258 residential units and 261 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.