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486 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01959-0029Map

Owner of record: 486 St Nicholas Ave E

486 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 486 St Nicholas Ave E. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 32 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 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 · 45

  • 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 17, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 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.

    Feb 16, 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
  • 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
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  • 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 26, 2016

    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 1, 2015

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing plasterboard walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2008 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective west window upper and lower counterbalance spring in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apt1

    Mar 27, 2006

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

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3

    Mar 27, 2006

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 1

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 3rd riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective defective chimney leaking fumes into boiler room cellar er1.

    May 2, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 openings cut in 1 sty south apt 1 to cellar stairs kitchen installed in cellar. , section '' ''

    Apr 26, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public hall stair on wall all stories.

    Apr 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Apr 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in private hall of 4 sty south apt 7. , section '' ''

    Apr 26, 1989 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty south apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 26, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor next to radiator in south room of 1 sty south apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 26, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe east wall in private hall of 1 sty south apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 26, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling south room 1 sty south apt 1. , section '' ''

    Apr 26, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing job #140501776 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Dec 14, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation # 35186024k issued on 5/21/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no permit on file.

    Mar 8, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit at apt#1 & failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35166907x issued on 4/15/16 & to file c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: compl

    Jan 23, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35166907x issued on 4/15/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit.rem comply w/ comm's order &/

    Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.work noted:at apt#01,on 1st floor(south side)observed construction work done without permit as:(1)new full partitions erected/new sheetrock installed to renovate 3 room-kitchen,bathroom &

    Apr 15, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or apputanances noted the iron fence on exposure 1 (st nicholas av) & exposure for (w 134 st) is broken @ several places & is missing for some lengths along w 134 thereby affecting

    Jul 2, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit note @ apt 1 on 1st flr & apt 3 3rd flr demolition ofinterior load & bear partition wall removal of firestopping @ perimeter interior wall also @ ceiling level installation of flr joist on 2nd

    Aug 22, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: complete rehab new metal stud partitions being erected new alcove being added to apt. dumbwaiter door removedentire apt. 10 5th flr. remedy: stop all work and obtained permits.

    Mar 31, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted: erecting, metal studs for walls & ceiling(2)exposing fire stopping at apartment #10. approx. 35% work completesstop all work! remedy: obtain permit and plan from d.o.b.

    Mar 9, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    32,38. sela blr.section properly to contain combustion fumes, rear bulleye needed.

    Jan 31, 1994 · Penalty $100

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 12R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2004 · Apt 2

    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 (C6)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
13,150 ft²
Lot area
2,100 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1959 / 29
Assessed value
$535,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133695, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.

Questions about 486 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 486 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 486 St Nicholas Ave E.

Does 486 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 486 St Nicholas Avenue 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 486 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 486 St Nicholas Avenue?

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.