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1562 York Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01579-0049Map

Owner of record: Akam Associates

1562 York Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1965 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 189 residential units across 21 floors. The owner of record is Akam Associates. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on November 8, 2021. 30 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
49
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 8, 2021

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 · 31

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at mechanical ventilation shaft at south wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls inside of closet in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall behind convector unit in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation convector unit at wast wall in the kitchen located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall behind convector unit in the kitchen located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall behind convector unit in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall behind convector unit in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall behind convector unit in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls inside of the closet in the private hallway located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls inside of the closet in the foyer located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 8J

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 8j, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 8J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (2 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14634492 issued 23-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at closet in the foyer located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall inside closet in the private hallway located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (2 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 8k, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective collapsing ceramic wall tile at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8b, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    May 9, 2010 · Apt 8B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak, north, south, and east walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8b, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    May 9, 2010 · Apt 8B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 8b, 8th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 8B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of wooden stockade fences 14 sty exterior roof at east.

    Sep 26, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public fire stairs all stys.

    Sep 26, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 16 sty northeast apt 16g entrance pvt hall. , section '' ''

    Nov 8, 1979 · Apt 16G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating clg 14 sty 2nd from west at north 15f north east room.

    Nov 1, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 14 sty 2nd from west at north 15f north east room.

    Nov 1, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg 15 sty 2nd from west at north apt 15f northwest room. , section '' ''

    Nov 1, 1979 · Apt 15F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg at window 15 sty west apt 15f northwest room. , section '' ''

    Nov 1, 1979 · Apt 15F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 49

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019

    Jun 19, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 9, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 9, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 9, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 22, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 22, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 22, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 7, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 7, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, unit phm, clearance between parapet wall and guardrail system measures 6 inches, exceeding code by the maximum 4 inches gap permitted by code.; 1015.4, comply with code

    Dec 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    21 story building alteration facade work active site.i observed at exp#3 missing roof protection of adjoining property. as per site safety plan pgssp-005.00/006.00. contractor was supposed to have roof protecti

    Jun 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    21 story alteration facade work active site. i observed masonry work of exterior walls on suspended scaffolds in use at exp#1,2 permit#m01016819.upon inspection of documents/plans it was found there no/missing

    Jun 14, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit. p/w 16b: sub feeders, sub panels, lighting fixtures. "not on file" "please note" m399002 does not cover the above electrical work!! this is not a final inspection!! rem: obtain

    Oct 4, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.6.3)lifelines,tiebacks,& suspension ropes shall each be attached to a different point of anchorage.noted:lifelines & tie backs not independent or separate to a different point of anchorage found,4 tiebacks

    Aug 10, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner noted:in unit designated 8b on 8th story an approx 12x36 area of shower wall from shower base to btwn 12-18 up has damaged 6x6 ceramic tile which ic bulged,c

    May 24, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: approx 15 sf1"x1" ceramic tile collapsed & mounting surface eroded. noted locationshower of apt 8c wall. noted: seems to be caused by water infiltration

    May 13, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    10h11.17h11.10h11 car door gibs are worn need to be replaced 17h11 hoistway doors gibs worn need to be replaced

    Nov 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    10h11.17h11.10h11 car door gibs are worn need to be replaced 17h11 hoistway door gibs worn need to be placed

    Nov 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75b07/ 13m07/ 75 - complete unfinished portion of five year testa 13install cab mirror as required

    Jul 31, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    75b07/ 03b07/ 22d06/ 15d07/ 75 - complete unfinished portion of 5 year tests 03 - install capacity plate in cab 22 - lock from to 15 - install missing fascia under 3fl door

    Jul 31, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75b07-53b07-35p09-50y11-13m07-20m07. 75-complete unfinrshed tests of requate lighing 35-sleep motor roo msairway clear 50-repair leaening machine 13-install cab mirror as required 20-provide hall button lights

    Jul 22, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    2 2 two point suspemded scaffolds comnbined into one by connceting them together suspended sscaffold shall be erected in such a mananer that the suspension elements are vertical and in a paralled planeto the

    Mar 24, 1999 · Penalty $5,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16 remedy remove non complying materual or equipment gas dryers must be commected with pipe not delex con

    Oct 15, 1998 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m,14-provide certificate in car.

    Mar 26, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h,xo,57o,14m,39-machine traction shive groves worn out x-clean top of car 57-clean pit 14-provide certicate frame

    Mar 26, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,57-clean the pit

    Mar 26, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved at premises at time of inspection note alteration100564499 at apt 5g &5h combination no approved plans for inspection remedy prvoide approved plans

    Jun 25, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit-expired permit-11598 expired on 10/1/87 for bn #8594-86 (sidewalk shed not removed) remedy: obtain a valid permit.

    Sep 22, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt PHM

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt PHM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt 8J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt 8J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 8K

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 15D

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 15D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 15D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2013 · Apt 10L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2011 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2010 · Apt 8B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 8B

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 8B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 5J

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 14, 2026$2,150,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jul 31, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jul 23, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jul 10, 2026$615,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 4, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
May 28, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jan 6, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Dec 9, 2025$127,834Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 5, 2025$855,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1965
Floors
21
Residential units
189
Building area
255,420 ft²
Lot area
21,925 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1579 / 49
Assessed value
$26,445,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138755, last renewed Jul 13, 2026.

Questions about 1562 York Avenue

Who owns 1562 York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Akam Associates.

Does 1562 York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 1562 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 1562 York Avenue built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1562 York Avenue?

It has 189 residential units.

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