1708 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01551-0053Map
Owner of record: Second Avenue Realty
1708 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Second Avenue Realty. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on March 12, 2025. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 47
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 67
- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 12, 2025
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 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 5R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 5R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestbule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard in the 1st room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mecanical ventilation system at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of air conditioner installed at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing skylight over public hall stair , 5th story
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Provide handset and unobstructed on bulkhead roof door that allow re-entry from roof to public hall , 5th story
Apr 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock installed on bulkhead door leading to roof , 5th story
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical light fixtures and electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at window leading to fire escape located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical light fixtures and electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 5N
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2019 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5r east 1 at 5th sty
May 1, 2019
Open — Violation will be reinspected - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4r east 1 at 4th sty
May 1, 2019
Open — Violation will be reinspected - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3r east 1 at 3rd sty
May 1, 2019
Open — Violation will be reinspected - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2r east 1 at 2nd sty
May 1, 2019
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2019 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2019 · Apt 5N
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures due to fire in building in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2019 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2019 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal gate installed on party wall balcony at building front , 3rd story
Apr 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at all story, public hall
Apr 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire conbustable material on the floor at all stories, public hall
Apr 19, 2019
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective dumbwaiter glass at south wall on the roof
Apr 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shafts skylight at roof
Apr 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at bulkhead skylight at public hall, 5th story
Apr 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof
Apr 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at all stories, public hall
Apr 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective fire proof door in the entrance located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical light fixtures and electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Construction other optional
Due to fire
Apr 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 11, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 11, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 1996
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 1996
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 24, 1996
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 8, 1994
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 8, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 25, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 25, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every fl. noted: fire escape is blocked by awning on 2nd thru 5th fl by preventing ladder coming down. located on 2nd ave (west side). remedy: provide required
Oct 11, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. in that a temporary tent has been erected at rear of restaurant for the purpose of accommodating additional customers. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restore premises.
Sep 4, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit work noted: erecting metal st. sheetrock +suspended ceiling. remedy: stop all work file plans obtain permit.
Jun 14, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2022 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 22, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 22, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 5FN
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 5FN
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 10, 2016 · Apt 4N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2FN
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Windows
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 2FN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 2FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Floor
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 2FN
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 2FN
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 2FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2FN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2FN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2FN
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2FN
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 5S
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 2FN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2004 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2004 · Apt 5S
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 29, 2004 · Apt 5S
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 1, 2004 · Apt 2-N
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 1, 2004 · Apt 2-N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 10,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-8
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1551 / 53
- Assessed value
- $1,044,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104564, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 1708 2 Avenue
Who owns 1708 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Second Avenue Realty.
Does 1708 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 1708 2 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1708 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1708 2 Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.