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506 East 84 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01580-0046Map

Owner of record: Sowa Kousan, INC.

506 East 84 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Sowa Kousan, INC.. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
68

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 10% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 54

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2FW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling ...

    Aug 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide fire safty guard

    Aug 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stoppage materials at all walls,ceiling and floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stoppage materials at alls walls , ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stoppage materials at walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3re, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 3RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide fire watch

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling through out enitre at cellar

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective furnance cement at breeching at cellar

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak foundation wall at south at cellar

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble tread # 1from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing radiator air valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer/intercom system in the kitchen located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 4FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal treads 2nd ,3rd from bottom up ,from street to basement at front areaway

    Jul 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at cantilever angles at east and west return rials on 5th story balcony,front north fire escape.

    Jul 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at cantilever angles at east and west return rials on 4th story balcony,front north fire escape.

    Jul 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at cantilever angles at east and west return rials on 3rd story balcony,front north fire escape.

    Jul 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at cantilever angles at east and west return rials on 2nd story balcony,front north fire escape

    Jul 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective and loose 5th metal tread from bottom up, at stair from street to basement at front areaway

    Jul 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at east & west angle lugs to front bottom channel ,on 4th story balcony,front north at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at east & west angle lugs to front bottom channel ,on 2nd story balcony,front norht at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at east & west angle lugs to front bottom channel ,on 3rd story balcony,front north . at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing welded without bolt at cantilever braces at east and west return rail on 5th story balcony, front north at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at east & west angle lugs to front bottom channel ,on 5th story balcony,front north . at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2FW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration electrical stove installed in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2FW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing welded without bolt at cantilever braces at east and west return rail on 4th story balcony, front north at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing welded without bolt at cantilever braces at east and west return rail on 3rd story balcony, front north at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolt at cantilever brace at east and west return rail on 2nd story balcony, front north at fire escape

    Jun 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2wf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2014 · Apt 2WF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 3FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 3FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure with bolts at canitlever bracket at east and west side bottom brackets on 4th story balcony,front north fire escape.

    May 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure with bolts at canitlever bracket at east and west side bottom brackets on 2nd story balcony,front north fire escape.

    May 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure with bolts at canitlever bracket at east and west side bottom brackets on 3rd story balcony,front north fire escape.

    May 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall to vestibule at 1st story public hall

    May 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 13th stair tread bottom up ,2nd story at public hall stairs

    May 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal stair riser and metal pan under tread , 9th bottom up ,5th story at public hall stairs

    May 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    May 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Blorfo-comm

    Dec 24, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Boro-comm

    Dec 24, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 5, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection. noted at time of inspection ongoing excavation work at exp3 andno plans on site for this work was provided. swo call 2120393-2972 for

    Aug 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.3.2 failure to provide a required lot line construction fence noted at time of inspection contractors performing excavation and con struction work at exp#3 (rear of bldg) and no construction fence was

    Aug 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation. storage of combustible construction debris at the cellar level. the poses hazardous condition(fire hazard)to the bldg.

    Feb 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to notify the dob w/i 24-48hrs of the start of excavation. excavation done at the cellar level & the job was not notified of the start of excavation. remedy: officially notify the dob by calling # 212-3

    Feb 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: job#140359788 exp 8/18/16. approved plans show bolting detail of splice between girders w/8 bolts. at 1st 2 splices at cellar level there are only 2 on each side

    Feb 4, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: job#140359788 exp 8/18/16 observed at 1st fl apt 1f/e observed 2 workers in apt performing carpentry work. flooring in above

    Feb 4, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to notify the dob 24-48hrs prior to the commencement of earth work. noted: job#140359788 exp 8/18/16 at time of inspection,no earthwork confirmation # on file. cellar floor has been lowered 1'6".

    Feb 4, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 1704.1.1 failure to file a special statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance & prior to start of work. noted: job#140359788 exp 8/18/16. at time of inspection dob records indicate no signed,date

    Feb 4, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Misc violations: failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: job#140359788 exp 8/18/16. observed at cellar level approx 5 c/yards of old wood flooring & wood debris at front of cellar creating hazar

    Feb 4, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work no permit observed on 7/30/15 at cellar new 4"waste stacks,gas pipe new throughout cooking not part of 140257772. no dob permit for work. photos taken. rmdy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments.noted;job#122258715 does not indicate removal of fire stopping ceiling @ time of inspection,cellar level,1st fl & 3rd fl fire sto

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.noted job#122258715 permitted,@ time of inspection,ongoing construction w/ several workers on site & approx 80% of the subflooring

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 1:50pm outlets switches,fixtures installed in apts 2r,5r,5fe emergency lights,hallway fixtures and demolition of electrical wiring in basement.rmdy:obtain permit.no appl

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted @ cellar level ongoing construction excavatingcellar approx 2ft below grade,work is approx 50% complete.stop all work make site safe.rem obtain permit

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitble electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use. defective fixutres and wiring throughout basement. rmdy: comply w/ec code.

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted in apt5e & 5r,there are mechanical ventilationsystem & split ac unit installed w/ bathrooms,living rooms & bedrooms w/o any permit.@ 3rd fl,installed new wooden fl joists.rem obtain perm

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. work in progress w/permit #140257772 w/work occuring in 1st fl left apts & throughout bldg. work at 1st fl is approx 35% complete.

    Jan 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3303.10 tenant protection plan not being complied with. note: work in progress w/job #140257772 w/excessive accumulation of dust &(res idue)from construction activities at stairs for the public,int public

    Jan 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: a full gut renovation in apt 3re present w/oa permit @ time of inspection. remedy: stop all work except to make safe obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Aug 15, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work ntoed a steel structure approximately 10'0 high and approximately 25'-0" long erected on roof for telephone antenna remedy: obtain all necessary permits and approvals or remove illega

    Feb 12, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt APT4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 4, 2020 · Apt ROOF

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 3FW

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1WR

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 11, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 3, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 3, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 29, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 27, 2014 · Apt 1WR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 1WR

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 29, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 20, 2014 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 4, 2014 · Apt 3RW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 4, 2014 · Apt 2FE

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
8,065 ft²
Lot area
2,554 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1580 / 46
Assessed value
$2,653,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108784, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 506 East 84 Street

Who owns 506 East 84 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sowa Kousan, INC..

Does 506 East 84 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 506 East 84 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 506 East 84 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 506 East 84 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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