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
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 · 52
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Mar 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 15, 2023
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
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 2, 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.
Mar 8, 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 16, 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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.