1597 York Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01564-0024Map
Owner of record: 1597 York 2018 LLC
1597 York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1597 York 2018 LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2023. 3 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 29
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
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at west section at public hall, 1st story
Jul 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door (frame) leading to roof , 6th story
Jul 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 13, 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 16, 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 2, 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
Aug 15, 1999
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty southwest apt 5 kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 5
Mar 10, 1999 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Mar 10, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty southwest apt 6 , section '' ''
Jan 19, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 3 4 & 5 stys rear apts in that this bldg has been observed vacant party wall balconies rear south court 1595 york occupied.
May 2, 1991
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing work under permit# 123529413 due to master plumber license revoked lmp# 2084 . stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit.
Mar 20, 2019
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 18, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 18, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 18, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 18, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 18, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted:at first floor level occupied as unlicensed physical treatment establishment with 4 massage rooms.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a r10 zoning district doing business as sunshine health spa on the 1st floor with 4 m
Mar 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit.note:at time of inspection observed at rear 2" x 6" wood aprox 25' ft in length 10 ft off ground bolted to facade.no permit on file for work.stop all work at rear facade.remedy:contact dob f
Oct 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit: noted in apt#2 full apartment renovation, drop ceiling with recessed light, using prohibited romex cable. plumbing work hot and cold water and new lead shower bed in bathroom. %75 work c
Sep 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36. no permits on records for roof installation of boiler.
Dec 20, 1995 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall detects are 1-vertical & harizontal cracks in stucco at east west & south walls i varios locations at penthouse level 2-stucco removed surrounding south penthouse pat
Apr 13, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. temporary c of o 105747 has expired as of 12/06/1994. obtain a valid c of o
Mar 21, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. covering for open windows from 2nd story to 5th story broken and defective. remedy: install glass for windows on covers.
Aug 20, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. sidewalk shed not adequately maintained. defectis section of wood parapet (approx 7' length x 4' height) over sidewalk shed is missing & defective at south/east side. remedy: repair & ma
Apr 18, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. failure to provide required means of egress fromevery floor. remedy: remove obtruction and illegal hardware forthwith.
Dec 6, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor. remedy: provide required egress.
Dec 6, 1989 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Nov 16, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans @ premises @ trime of inspection for work @ cellar alteration 1297/86 remedy provide approved plans @ premises. failure to file 10f prior to start of controlled inspection
Sep 13, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous cut & removed 5 floor joists @ 1 sty rear north & leaving subflooring in danger of collapsing fire damage in cellar. remedy provie temporary shoring & support & make all necessary
Sep 13, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Side walk shed does not meet building code specifications defects is no lights under shed remedy comforms to building code specification provie lights under shed. failure to file 10f prior to start of controlle
Sep 7, 1989 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide plans @ premises @ rime of inspection for alt #1297 /86 remedy provide plans @ premises
Aug 17, 1989 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain cut removed 5 floors joists at 1st story rear north leaving sub-flooring in danger of collapsed. remedy: provide temporary shoring supports, make all repairs fothwith.
Jan 9, 1989
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. cut and removed 5 floor joists at 1st story rearnorth.
Aug 31, 1988
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. remedy: stop all work over 5th story amend plans if feasible or remove non conforming work forthwith.
Aug 25, 1988
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. remedy: file an amendment if feasible or conform to plans.
Aug 19, 1988
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Pipe scaffold over the sidewalk shed not secured properly. remedy: remove above scaffold forthwith.
Aug 19, 1988 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior scaffold supports at rear yard 5 story high scaffold. defect excavation under the scaffold, two legs supported on two planking. remedy: remove defective scaffold or provide adequa
Jul 20, 1988 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2020 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 18, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 8,290 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1564 / 24
- Assessed value
- $1,286,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129265, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 1597 York Avenue
Who owns 1597 York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1597 York 2018 LLC.
Does 1597 York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1597 York 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 1597 York Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1597 York Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.