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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin loose from wall 3 sty south apt 18 bathroom. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin 5 sty front south apt 18 bathroom. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1995 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective corroded 3 & 5 beams from south front areaway.
Aug 14, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving south fire passageway.
Aug 9, 1995
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in north fire passageway.
Aug 9, 1995
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving front areaway.
Aug 9, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue use for living at cellar center sout.,
Aug 9, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 1 sty public hall to north court.
Aug 9, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
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.