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217 East 115 Street

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01665-0009Map

Owner of record: Vandelay East Harlem 217 LLC

217 East 115 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Vandelay East Harlem 217 LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 53

  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes at basement located at apt 2 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 room for living purposes at basement located at apt 2 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit at door in the entrance located at apt 2grou, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2grou, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2grou, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at lower level in the bathroom located at apt 2grou, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 18, 2021

    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

    Jul 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Jul 18, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range installed at illegally created kitchen at basement sty, east 1, illegal class-''a'' apartment #1

    Jun 10, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 2-piece heating ventilation and air conditioning hvac unit installed on wall within apartments throughout entire building

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 stud and sheetrock walls erected throughout creating rooms at basement sty, east 1, illegal class-''a'' apartment #1

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections behind the walls and/or under the floors at illegally created bathroom and kitchen at basement sty, east 1, illegal class-''a'' apartment #1

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 220v electric range installed within apartments throughout entire building

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of increase of occupancy 3 sty building with basement with 6 class-a apartments,increased to 4 sty building with 8 class-a apartments

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intrecom system from the building entrance door to the apartment wall panel. in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of fire extinguisher at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 10, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain cover at roof

    Jun 10, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening two slide bolts capable of being locked at bulkhead

    Jun 10, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead

    Jun 10, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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
  • 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 9, 2018

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner issued stop work order to application #123277471, due to contractor withdrawal

    Jun 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 27, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 26, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to allowed by c of o and dept of buildings records stud and sheetrock walls erected throughout creating rooms at basement story east illegal class "a" apt.remedy:discontinue illegal use or am

    Jun 10, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not painted pursuant to sub section @time of inspection obserbed a 4 sty bldg with no const activity. during inspection noted that the job site fence not painted hunter green as required by code.

    Apr 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No fence viewing pnel. @time of inspection observed a 4 sty bldg with no construction activity. during inspection noted that the jobsite fence does not provided viewing panel as required by code:rem:comply with

    Apr 23, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.at the time of my inspection of a proposed 4 story alteration i observed missing sections of fence and the construction fence was not painted g

    Apr 20, 2019 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-complaint manner: note defects bldg open to elements,no roof no 3rd flr no 2nd flr partial 1st fl structurally open no joist at these levels exposure #3 unsealed base open,cel

    Mar 26, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls and/or appurtenances. noted: at the front/south exposure at the 1st to 3rd flrs brownstone and masonry elements are delaminating, breaking loose, and dislodging throughout. at the

    Aug 18, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior of building. noted vacant building has one no window on the 3rd floor and one no window on the 2nd floor. remedy: maintain exterior of building and seal all windows.

    Mar 21, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted: defectivefront window lintels and browstone facade. lentil cracked with stone piece missing from facade. remedy: provide immediate sidewalk shed and make all ne

    Apr 20, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maitain exterior building wall defect id defective front window lintels and brownstone facade a piece of brownstone facade has fallen to ground at front of premises remedy provide immediate sidewalk

    Apr 1, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 2GROU

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 2GROUN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 2GROUN

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 2GROUN

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 2GROUN

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 2GROUN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
4,639 ft²
Lot area
1,817 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1665 / 9
Assessed value
$365,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133137, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 217 East 115 Street

Who owns 217 East 115 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vandelay East Harlem 217 LLC.

Does 217 East 115 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 East 115 Street 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 217 East 115 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 East 115 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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