1696 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01550-0050Map

1696 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1696 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 4
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 12

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 29, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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, 2024
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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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
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.
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.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Sep 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Dmage observed to have been sustained in apt 5r with open ceiling & ro of top due to fire
Jul 31, 2020
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

Non-hazardous
Having installed a sign without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work signage.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $400
Active
Non-hazardous
Having installed a sign without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work signage.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $400
Active
Non-hazardous
Having installed a awning without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $400
Active
Non-hazardous
Having awning signage not limited the name and address of the establishment. remedy: remove illegal work signage.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $400
Active
Non-hazardous
Having signage double faced projecting more than 18 in across the street remedy: remove illegal work signage.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $400
Active
Non-hazardous
Having signage double faced projecting more than 18' in across the street line. remedy: remove illegal work signage.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $400
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 2-F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 2-F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 2-F
Close
General
Mold
Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 2-F
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 (C7)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 5
Residential units: 8
Building area: 7,500 ft²
Lot area: 1,875 ft²
Zoning: C2-8
Community board: 108
Council district: 5
Block / lot: 1550 / 50
Assessed value: $1,561,500
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #115986, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 1696 2 Avenue

Who owns 1696 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1696 Second Avenue LLC.

Does 1696 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 1696 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 1696 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1696 2 Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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