1522 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01542-7501Map
Owner of record: Continental Towers Condo
1522 2 Avenue is a condominium built in 1974 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 537 residential units across 36 floors. The owner of record is Continental Towers Condo. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 8 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 50
- ECB violations
- 44
- HPD complaints
- 35
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 · 14
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 14f, 14th story, 5th apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 14F
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
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 5k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 5K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 5k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 5K
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 5K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 5K
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 50
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 11, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 11, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p30954
Dec 9, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p30956
Dec 9, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p30955
Dec 9, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 44
- Class - 2
Atoi observed posted permit m00447307-i1-st is expired. as per dob records, all valid permits must be posted until sign off., post/properly post permit
Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Class - 2
Pops signage doesn't conform with updated dcp regulations., comply with zr
May 7, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Ac 28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5). failure to secure public safety and make the building's structure and appurtenances conform to the provisionof the administrative code after unsafe notification filed by qpsi. as
Mar 22, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
2/x/10 alarm bell does not ring when activated repair.6/x/10 car door restrictor not working tampered with.
Apr 25, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2 items,/ dirty ropes remedy; clean,/ worn sheave remedy; regroove
Aug 10, 2021 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2 item, hoist counter weight low to buffer remedy; shorten
Aug 10, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2 items,/ worn sheave remedy; regroove,/ worn ropes remedy, replace
Aug 10, 2021 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2 items./ brake guide pin damage remedy; repair,/ in car alarm bell not working remedy; repair,/ hoist ropes low to buffer remedy; shorten ropes,/
Aug 10, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu45i10; 02x10,19m7,26d06;35d06;39o02;45m15,52h11,70o02. cu45i10-governor damaged repair; 02x10-phone not working; 19m7-fire gib missing; 26d06-escvape hatch unsecured; 35d06-top of car greenfield; 39o02-clea
Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of discretionary zoning condition on privately owned public space. noted: at the time of inspection observed 1 table w/ 4 chairs missing. and other 3 tables are not check board top as indicated in the
Jun 21, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Design/drawings for c-hook drawings are to be on site at time of inspection.note:at time of inspection i observed several suspended scaffoldin use with no drawings for suspended scaffold on site.rem:comply with
Jul 12, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
The vertical members nearest the curb cut or vehicular access point shell be protected against displacement by vehicles or shall be identified with high visibility marking.note:at time of inspection i observed
Jul 12, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of discretionary zoning conditions on rpivately owned publicspace. noted: public plaza was sealed & closed w/metal gate & posts of the sidewalk shed w/a sign saying plaza closed due to facade repairs,
Apr 11, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35173830m issued on 11/16/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. c of c not filed. remedy: comply with commissioner
Feb 28, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
1rcny 103-04. failure to repair swarmp conditions in a timely manner. noted: on 11/16/2016 no evidence of"cracked concrete"repairs was foundat the south and east exposures.qewi william struth identified these
Nov 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall and appurtenances. as noted: at timeof inspection at masonry bldg, observed deteriorated caulking and cracked defective brick at 36 floor eyebrown p and m line at exp#1,south
Nov 14, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall. noted: @ exp#2 10th fl a section masonry brick vaneer has separated from premises & in danger of falling to the public walk,some bricks fell to the public walk @ time of inspectio
Nov 12, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
17d06,71x10. (17d)play in sill for lobby door, secure bracket & gib assembly for: 22 & 4th floor.
May 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
59u15,68b07,70o02. provide brake maintenance tag as per a17.1 2003 and appendix k3 8.6.4.6
May 24, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
59u15,68b07,70o02. provide brake maintenance tag as per a18.1 2003 andappendix k3 8.6.4.6
May 24, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
67b07,100m07,67b07-communication not working in side car must provide/maintenance controll program missing must provide.
Jun 17, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10.02l10-alarm not working must repair.
Jun 17, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code compliant: no fire stopping per bc 712.327-345. noted: at garage,missing fire stopping in cmu block fire wall to boiler room w/waste pipe penetration. remedy: provide/maintain fire
Jan 24, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at garage, no emergency lighting or illumination in garage exit stair from sub basement
Jan 24, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
17d06,17m06,45o02,45b07,98bb05,70o02. 17d- lobby door (front). 17m- bracket & gib assembly - missing on 20th flr (front & rear doors). 45b- provide light switch adjacent to ladder.
Jun 17, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain. observed: at lower level parking garage, several locations of spalling concrete on ceiling-exposed rebar. remedy: maintain bldg.
Dec 17, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Egress/emergency lighting not maintained observed: throughout public parking garage, emergency exit lighting inoperative, all lights tested- failed to light when tested. remedy: immediately repair/replace exit
Dec 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner use of prohibited hardware.note:prohibited hardware on exit dr (w exit signs) on west sideof attendents book has rendered dr inoperable from garage, & does not
Dec 5, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.note:cracked spalling concrete @ ceiling where concrete was patched @ lower level over ramp sections e&d & various areas.rem:maintain bldg
Dec 5, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit; work completed. work noted: having installed / erected 2 cyclon type fences approx 9 ft high by 20' wide at the 2 entrances to a public "park-like-space" w/ out obtaining proper permits.
Nov 8, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide access. noted: erected 2 cyclon type fences with razor & barbed wire at bath entrances to the "plaza-like-park" public area closed & locked. also noted were approx 15 garbage containers thru
Nov 8, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records; noted: records show area in question to be a " plaza-like-park" public space. above area is being used to store various construction debris as well a
Nov 8, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide access: noted: 1, erected two cyclan fences with razuwire at both entrances to the "plaz like park area. 2, found 27 garbage containers filling the public area 7 garbage cans loose garbage de
Aug 7, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:erected and maintaining a chai link gate at the plaza-like park entrance,without first obtaining a permit.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore the premises to prior leg
Apr 12, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide access to plaza-like park,in that chain link gates are installed and locked,denying access to plaza,in violation of b.s.a.variance,190-75 bz,11/12/75.remedy:conform to the requirement of the
Apr 12, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h,46-replace worn hoist cable
Feb 20, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: an approximately 8'0" steel fence and gate erected at entrance to residencial plaza on east side of building remedy: obtain fence permti if feasible or remove illegal fence.
May 20, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Fence erected on resindential plaza an iron fence and gate approximately 9'0" in height has been erected at entrance to resedential plaza preventing access to the public. note: gates padlocke at time of inspect
May 20, 1997 · Penalty $240
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,40p,55x,57o,30o,15o, 15-l-# hoistway doors can be opened with simple tools. provide "c" key plug. 40-p-07 provide ladder for governor access. 15-c-02 clean sills and tracks
Dec 7, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,40p,55x,57o,30o,15o, 15-l-# hoistway door can be opened with simplr tools. provide "c" key plug. 40p-07 provide ladder for governor access 15-0-02 clean sills and tracks
Dec 7, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,40p,55x,57o,30o,15o, 15-l-# hoistway doors can be opened with simple tools provide "c" key plug. 40-p-07 provide ladder for governor access 15-0-02 clean sills and tracks
Dec 7, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,40p,55x,57o,30o,15o, 15-l-# hoistway doors can be opened with simple tools. provide "c" key plug. 40-p-07 provide ladder for governor access 15-0-02 clean sills and tracks
Dec 7, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Use of a two point suspension scafflold without a ribbers license: remedy:obtain license. 3 scafflods combined into one by connecting them together . remedy:discontinue use use of scaffold with stirrups
Dec 15, 1992
Resolve - Hazardous
Operation of a two point suspension scaffold in an unsafe manner by 2 men operating 4 hoisting motors using ropes to operate the motor switchers.
Dec 15, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 24C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 18M
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 32K
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 14F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 14F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 14F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 10M
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 15D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 6H
Close - General
Mold
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 6H
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 5K
Close - General
Floor
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 5K
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 1, 2007 · Apt 23J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 6H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 6H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2004 · Apt 6H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 37B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1974
- Floors
- 36
- Residential units
- 537
- Building area
- 425,743 ft²
- Lot area
- 28,401 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1542 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $64,860,099
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139242, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 1522 2 Avenue
Who owns 1522 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Continental Towers Condo.
Does 1522 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1522 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 1522 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1974 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1522 2 Avenue?
It has 537 residential units and 545 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.