676 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02051-0043Map
Owner of record: Desperation Housing Dev Fund
676 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 35 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Desperation Housing Dev Fund. HPD has recorded 396 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2025. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 396
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 395
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 · 396
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlets at east and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets and all light fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at west fire door to yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at west fire door to yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony, building front at 1st fire escape from north, 2nd story
Jul 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective repair mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower cabinet at wash basin, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2 storybalcony at first firescape from north at building front at fire escape
Jun 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2nd story north balcony at building front at fire escape
Jun 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the bathroom located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the foyer located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 16964133 issued 10-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 10, 2024 · Apt 64
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 7, 2024 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures . in the 2nd room from east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 7, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 7, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 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 · 4
- Class - 3
I observed in apartment sixty four in the living room removal of light fixture and installation of temporary light/pigtail. no application on file with d.o.b., obtain permit
Aug 1, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit.noted:in apt #41 observed const work going on w/out permit such as:(1)new (gypsum) boards installed in entire apt (2)newwater drain pipes installed in bathroom & kitchen (3)new circuit break
Mar 5, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg.noted @ rear of bldg,near corner of exp3-4,found vertical crack approx 3/8 x 8ft.rem repair defects forthwith & maintain bldg
Jun 1, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. in that 4 diagonal cracks originating at 1st floor rear west window transoms to 3rd floor rear west window transoms each with 3/8" air caps. remedy:obtain permits-ma
Aug 3, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 45
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 5, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 22
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 45
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt 61
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 25,986 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2051 / 43
- Assessed value
- $856,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106168, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 676 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 676 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Desperation Housing Dev Fund.
Does 676 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 396 housing violations at this property.
Is 676 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 676 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 676 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 35 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.