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654 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02051-0029Map

Owner of record: Richard Wright Houses LP

654 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1939 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Richard Wright Houses LP. HPD has recorded 260 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
260
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
198

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
24
About 100% of the building's 24 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 260

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom from east, the 1st bathroom from east, the 1st room from east, the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bottom panel at east base sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective doors at west base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective doors at east wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to the panel at the west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the south wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze at the bath tub in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator and freezer doors in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items obstructing egress window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east, the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 19, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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

    Jul 19, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 19, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 16, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 16, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 3, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 23, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 23, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 30, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect is entire floor area throughout c line apartment form 1st floor to 6th floor are sagging leaning this isdangerous condition no work done to correct condition since viol issue

    Mar 14, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit installed temporary stroing from cellar to 6 fl on east south side of the premisses with out a permit. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jan 17, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passage way or corridor total obtruction noted:passage egress obstructed by link chain and pad lock causing a hazardous condition to tenats.location:front of bldg.rem:remove obstruction.

    Aug 15, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted: observed vertical line apts. boa-rded up or bolted & locked shut cellar ceiling below these apts is braced with 4" x4"'s (wood boards). leaning brick shaft in cellar leans

    Nov 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is ceiling of bathroom and kitchen. partially collapsed wall separation kitchen and bathroom separating with holes cracks and need of reapris at apartment 34

    Feb 2, 1996

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. a stone tread step between 3 and 4th floor stairis broken missing and defective creating a hazardous condition. remedy: replace maintan above defect immediately as per code

    May 15, 1995

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior in that there is a broken tread between the 6th floor and the exit to the roof. third tread from 6th floor landing. also tread at 4th floor landing. remedy:make necessary repairs

    Dec 21, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide a fireproof enclosure for a boiler room in that a hole has been broken through the wall at the rear of the boiler room,and the door to the boiler is missing.

    Jul 19, 1990

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior in that lath partitions in the basement have no firerating and are leaning and defective; and floor beams in the room at the rear to the basement are rotted away. remedy: make

    Jul 19, 1990

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide protective screening under a skylight in public stairwell. remedy: provide protective screen.

    Jul 19, 1990 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failrue to maintain interior in that there is a broken tread between the 6th floor and the exit to the roof. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satsifaction of this department.

    Jul 19, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 5B

    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 (C1)
Year built
1939
Floors
6
Residential units
24
Building area
22,212 ft²
Lot area
5,300 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
9
Block / lot
2051 / 29
Assessed value
$661,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113058, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 654 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 654 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richard Wright Houses LP.

Does 654 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 260 housing violations at this property.

Is 654 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 654 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1939 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 654 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 24 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.