36 Convent Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01968-0027Map
Owner of record: 36 Convent Ave HDFC
36 Convent Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 36 Convent Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2024. 24 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 29
- 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bug present at lobby, 1st story
Jul 12, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling. approximately 80 square feet in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 21, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls at north, east, south and west. approximately 100 square feet. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 21, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 21, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to apartment located at apt 21, 5th story
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 28 square feet at ceiling & west wall in the 2nd bedroom from north at west located at apt 21, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd bedroom from north at west located at apt 21, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 21, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 21, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceillling in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 5th story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 25
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 25, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 25
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 25, 5th story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 25
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damage ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective leaky shut off valve at radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor 1st room from east at north and in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate - located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative tenant [howard] located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 200 watts minimum required.
Jun 27, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire apt 21 replacing devices,receptacles outlets switches,lighting fixtures. not on file. remedy: obtain permit.
Nov 17, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. cellar at rear illegally occupied as offices for convent ave family living center. record shows no office on premises. discontinue illegal
Jan 21, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 21
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Mold
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 12A
Close
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- Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12A
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Mold
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Mold
Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 11
Open - General
Mold
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 11
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 9
Open - General
Windows
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 9
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 9
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Open - General
Mold
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Open - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Open - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 22
Close - General
Windows
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2007 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 28, 2006 · Apt 1
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
May 28, 2006 · Apt 1
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 25
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 25
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 25
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 25
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 25
Close - General
Mold
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 22
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | $225,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 16,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1968 / 27
- Assessed value
- $688,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107389, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.
Questions about 36 Convent Avenue
Who owns 36 Convent Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 36 Convent Ave HDFC.
Does 36 Convent Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 36 Convent 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 36 Convent Avenue built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 36 Convent Avenue?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.