488 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01959-0058Map
Owner of record: Greater Harlem Housing HDFC
488 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 527 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 527
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 523
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 · 527
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening at door leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit door at 1st closet at north in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose cover 2nd outlet at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at back flow valve at boiler room
Mar 31, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at boiler room
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at fire passage way, 1st story
Oct 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective splintered and improperly secured wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at the basin sink in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed porcelain finish at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood closet door in the foyer located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents ... rat droppings seen at basement
Jun 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood closet door in the foyer located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed porcelain finish at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at the closet at the south wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air vent in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the wasteline under the sink in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective apartment entrance door lock in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective .the apartment's entrance door located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material of about 16 sq ft at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal flue at the boiler room at basement
Jun 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected
DOB building violations · 9
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 29, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - 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
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35263641m issued on 07/31/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Sep 30, 2017 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at the time of inspection,observed at apt 1b,fire egress window.has gate with rusted hardware.remedy:remove all obstructions.
Jul 31, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at front facade,exp#1,2nd sty window at right side of entrance door,omamental brick arch minor displacement of bricks,above 1st sty,omamental arches cen
Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
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
- 14,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1959 / 58
- Assessed value
- $675,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120332, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 488 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 488 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greater Harlem Housing HDFC.
Does 488 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 527 housing violations at this property.
Is 488 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 488 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 488 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.