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742 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02053-0058Map

Owner of record: 522 534 Realty INC

742 St Nicholas Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 522 534 Realty INC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2026. 16 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
171

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 2, 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
1
About 4% of the building's 25 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 · 46

  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 18

    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 north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 22a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 22A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 22a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 22A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq feet at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective 3rd, 4th and 5th support beams from north corroded at front areaway

    Jul 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from front entrance door to building to apartment door located at apt 6a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven pilot light at stove in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 25, 2013 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide mechanical lock set at bldg. door from vestibule to 1st ph for security the event of power outage at magnetic lock.

    Jan 9, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electric magnetic lock set at bldg. door form vestibule to 1st sty public hall

    Jan 9, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin loose from wall 3 sty south apt 18 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin 5 sty front south apt 18 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 14, 1995 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 5 sty front north apt 17 entrance. located at apt 17

    Aug 14, 1995 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective corroded 3 & 5 beams from south front areaway.

    Aug 14, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving south fire passageway.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in north fire passageway.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving front areaway.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition errected subdividing house workshop at cellar center south creating 2 sleeping rooms.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected connecting opening at north wall cellar apt creating additional living space.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use for living at cellar center sout.,

    Aug 9, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at entrance door 3 sty southeast apt 12. located at apt 12

    Aug 9, 1995 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 1 sty public hall to north court.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration side walk extended over front areaway south deminishing light ventilation legal apt cellar front.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 21

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 23, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 4, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 19, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 19, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 2, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 28, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10418

    Dec 13, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10418

    May 11, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10418

    May 11, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10418

    May 26, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)cover hand holds in hoistway door. (52)file paper work for new controller bn. (53)properly tag governor after conducting 2yr test

    Aug 10, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 2

    97x10.97x10-entire device,inoperative,repair & restore to service.

    Dec 26, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10.97x10.entire device inoperative repair & restore to service

    Dec 15, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10 entire device inoperative repair and restore to service

    Nov 3, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    31b10,85bb05,86bb05,51bb12,26d06,60t07,40t07,60l10,60g11,55y13,59q03,41g11,14m07,44m07,84p16.31b-remove excessive side to side movement.85,b6bb-expired 2 & 5yr tag.51bb-expired reshackle tag.26d-unsecure escape

    Dec 3, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84l10-84-l-10 elevator would not lift load during 5 yr test.elevator ceased use.call jim waters 212-566-5544 to lift cease use.call

    May 11, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10/85bb5/86bb5/39o2/55y13/.

    May 8, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36p16/39p16/16l10/25d06/15m07/14o02/38o02/34q03/44u15 16l10-5th fl notself closing 15-provide plexy gass cover 34-top of car box cover missing 44-release carrier

    Mar 23, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit: noted completed gut renovations in progress invarious apts thorughout bldg: apt 8, apt12a, ground fl apt(rear south) consisting of complete demolition, new 2x4 metal stud partitions,new dry

    Mar 4, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    12q03-29h12-62o02. 12 - unguarded car lights. 29 - worn guide shoes. 62 - dirty and water in pit.

    Nov 25, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57z 75u 28h 74d 75u tag top of car 28h adjust or repack 74d clean top of car

    Jan 30, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    75u,30m,08v,10x, 30m-provide cover on boxes were missing and wire nut stripe wire 10x-repair 3rd floor call.

    Apr 8, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x,73-restore to service.

    Mar 24, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30q,33p,35p,74w. 30 at basmt pit 74 between hoistway and motor room.

    Mar 15, 1996 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57z,36t,47l,46h,33o.

    Jul 18, 1995 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    60m,31q,57z,1x,2x,18q,33p,35p,57r.60c-wt 15 numbers 1 alarm 57 pump.

    Dec 28, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept. records. noted: south west prt of basement / cellar has been converted from general basement / cellar use to sleeping/ dweeling area with 2 bed rooms, kitche

    Jun 20, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work with apermit. noted: 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom have been coustrecued by sub-n dividing southwesten part of basement cellar with non firerated partition walls to make a supers apartment. remedy: obtain

    Jun 20, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57z,60m,57r,73x 60 c wt 57pump 73 restore to service so that a full inspection can be made by this dept.

    Jun 15, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    33w,35w,53b,53m,60m,31q,57z,10d,11q,62h,40t,15t,40m. 53 switch 60 cwt.40data plate. 15 number 40 spring and calibnate and seal.

    Jan 25, 1994 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit. noted: 2 bedrooms, 1 livingroom, 1 kitchen and bathroom have been constructed by sub dividing southwest part of bsmt with now fire rated partition walls to make supers apartment. remedy;

    Oct 13, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dpet records. noted: southwest part of bsmt. has been converted form general bsmt. use to sleeping/dwelling area with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathr

    Oct 13, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36m 33w 2i 46t 49t 48t 74r

    Apr 26, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02x,22w,46t,49t,57o.

    Sep 16, 1991 · Penalty $75

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,73 perform 5 year test

    Jan 2, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt APT18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 22AIFY

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 123FLR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 22A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1900
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
27,108 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
9
Block / lot
2053 / 58
Assessed value
$2,115,000
Landmark / historic district
Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Historic District

HPD registration #102270, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 742 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 742 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 522 534 Realty INC.

Does 742 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 742 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 4% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 742 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 742 St Nicholas 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.