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1640 York Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01583-0004Map

Owner of record: 1638-40 York Avenue LLC

1640 York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1638-40 York Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
50

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 6% of the building's 16 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 · 52

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of130 degrees at all hot water fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at building front fire escape, all stories, all components

    Jun 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash glass pane at west window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

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

    May 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return buzzer, intercom system from building front to foyer at south wall located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sq ft on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 16250643 issued 25-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work ... in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak on the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sq ft on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 5 sq ft ) in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16167384 issued 16-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1D

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 6 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16167383 issued 16-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1D

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 5 sq ft ) in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 6 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 16092199 issued 12-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 5, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st door from east at north at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Feb 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 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.

    Mar 8, 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 16, 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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective leaky gas cock meter room basement sty 3 supply pipe from west north cock.

    Dec 19, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed cracks on the facade and window sills of the left windows at exposure #1. also observed damaged cracked stone around the door frame residential entrance. damaged facade non compliant to code.

    Oct 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 5, 2007

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 14, 2007

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Observed at exp1 erected/installed illuminated business sign reads "tj flowers & events" with no permits or approvals from dob, obtain all permits; obtain permit

    Jun 9, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction for ecb # 39106401j issued on 02/20/2024 with the department of buildings, file a certificate of correction; file a certificate

    Jun 9, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. change in store front, at exposure#1 entrance door has been moved, obtain all permits; obtain permit

    Mar 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed illuminated sign installed that reads "high supply" above storefront entrance at exp 1. as per dob database no permit on file, obtain all permits; obtain permit

    Feb 20, 2024 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed vertical cracks between 2nd, 3rd & 4th floor windows above entrance door on expo # 01 front facade stucco. also observed an a/c unit installed on fire escape access window on 2nd

    Jan 19, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted observed at exposure #1 cracks on facade and window seal also offered broken stucco in the doorway repair or replace

    Nov 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed cracks on the facade and window sills of the left windows at exposure #1. also observed damaged cracked stone around the

    Oct 2, 2020

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passage or corridor totally obstructed at rear of bldg above set back roof on 2nd fl level fire escape terminates at roof and has no area of refuge easement and inadequate ladder to ground which leads to

    Dec 12, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:extension of 1st fl of bldg at the rear covering almost entire backyd has been completed.location noted:backyard of the bldg.rem:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Dec 5, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction noted: at rear one story extension obstructing fire escape drop ladders and area of refuge blocked by construction a/c condenses storage and debris. remedy: remove obstructions

    Nov 14, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Active
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  • Hazardous

    Use of rigging equipment w/o a special riggers license.(workers were on a 2 point suspension scaffold doing mortar work w/o a special riggers license).remedy:no remedy-violation occured at time of inspection.

    Jan 13, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted an approx 30' lons sidewalk shed errected in front of bldg approx 12' high in front of 1638 & 15'high in front of 1640 with razor wire on top of shed parapets remedy:obtain pemr

    Oct 14, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 19M

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 2C

    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
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
11,700 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1583 / 4
Assessed value
$1,481,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118461, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 1640 York Avenue

Who owns 1640 York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1638-40 York Avenue LLC.

Does 1640 York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 1640 York Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1640 York Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1640 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.