2121 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01681-0023Map
Owner of record: J A Realty Corp
2121 1 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is J A Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 224 housing violations here, most recently on January 20, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 224
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 111
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 224
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer return system at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail from 2nd story landing at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 20, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and west walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and west walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and west walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and west walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder off the gravity hook at 1st fire escape from north at west
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at 2nd drop ladder from east at south
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st and 2nd window casing at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing south guide rail on 1st fire escape from north at west
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, doors, door frames, and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
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 15, 2023
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.
Feb 15, 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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bilco door at exterior of building, hindering egress from drop ladder at south
Jul 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at south and east
Jul 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and furniture at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble nosing at floor leading to stairs to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base moulding in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range discarded at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiliing in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 1, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to have new altered plumbing system testedi observed on the first floor in food mart store three compartment sink was installed and a single sink was installed with new water lines and waste lines witho
Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit i observed on the first floor in food mart store three compartment sink was installed and a single sink was installed with new water lines and waste lines., obtain all permits
Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted: at time of inspection it was observeed that there were approx. 3-4 defective & rot ted ceiling joists.remedy:repair and/or replace
Feb 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 42FLOO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 42FLOO
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 42FLOO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 42FLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,832 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,944 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1681 / 23
- Assessed value
- $263,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129379, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 2121 1 Avenue
Who owns 2121 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J A Realty Corp.
Does 2121 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 224 housing violations at this property.
Is 2121 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2121 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2121 1 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.