490 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01959-0056Map
Owner of record: Greater Harlem Housing HDFC
490 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 Greater Harlem Housing HDFC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 25 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 8
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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, 2024
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.
Nov 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 6, 2017
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 26, 2016
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandscent light required, light fixture present. at front areaway
Feb 28, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2012 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2005 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective and or missing in-line smoke detector located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at east , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, apartment at east , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective make openable west window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, apartment at east , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective flooring in the kitchenette located at apt 5c, 5th story, apartment at east , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective flooring in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make openable windows 1st room from east and 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at east , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at east , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at east , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at west , section at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 at near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
Jun 25, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing 1 sty public hall.
Jun 25, 1999
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 29, 2018
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 31, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 5C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 5C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Odor
May 26, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 14,330 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1959 / 56
- Assessed value
- $733,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120333, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 490 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 490 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greater Harlem Housing HDFC.
Does 490 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 490 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 490 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 490 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.