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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 44

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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 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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2C

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

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    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 at near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 25, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.