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157 Edgecombe Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02051-0087Map

Owner of record: Center For The Elimination Of Violence I N The Fami

157 Edgecombe Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Center For The Elimination Of Violence I N The Fami. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 21 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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 · 33

  • 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.

    Feb 15, 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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at bulkhead landing at roof

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors for egress at cellar to rear yard

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of storage of household items at rear yard

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at front entrance door to building

    May 17, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door

    May 17, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story

    May 17, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 25, 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
  • 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

    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 (light fixtures present)

    Jul 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches. at entire apartment, 6th story, apartment

    Apr 30, 2000 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code the premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Nov 14, 1991

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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
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  • 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

ECB violations · 6

  • Hazardous

    Work contrarry to approved department of bldg plans under application # 103076234 and plans dated 1-24-02 in that partition layout does not conform throughout and black iron and pencil rod not showing for drop

    Feb 2, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications.noted:a sidewalk shed approx 45'-0" long x 20'-0" deep erected at the front facade with no lights activatedas required by the bldg code.remedy:conform shed

    Sep 30, 2003 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.expired permit.work noted:complete alt 1 renovation in progress.new 3"x12" wood joists,plywood floor 12 guage 3 1/2" metalstuds part interior walls fire stopping the of all joists from 1st

    Sep 30, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved set of plans at time of inspection noted ; no apporved plans provided under job # 103076234 wrok noted ; gut / demo exposed firestopping on all floors 1 - 5 fl also noted no permit(s

    Jan 28, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide contractor's sign noted work under alt # 103076234 for construction work been done to said premises with no contractor's remedy : proivde contractor's sign

    Jan 28, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: the front stoop a stair tread has collaped into bsmt. remedy: make immediate repairs & close opening.

    Dec 9, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2024 · Apt 3RD FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt ALL

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
19
Building area
13,680 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
9
Block / lot
2051 / 87
Assessed value
$724,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #131138, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 157 Edgecombe Avenue

Who owns 157 Edgecombe Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Center For The Elimination Of Violence I N The Fami.

Does 157 Edgecombe Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 Edgecombe 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 157 Edgecombe Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 Edgecombe Avenue?

It has 19 residential units and 20 units in total.

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