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738 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02053-0060Map

Owner of record: Grey Family Properties L.p.

738 St Nicholas Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Grey Family Properties L.p.. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 22

  • 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 17, 2025

    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
  • 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 16, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes of the third window on the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at lobby, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 lobby, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2010

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of plastic containers at lobby, 1st story

    Aug 16, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalding brown stone front of building , 2nd story

    Aug 16, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire in fornt of building , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold material at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 2nd story

    Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 ..

    Aug 24, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at building front yard

    Jul 30, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dust on floor and walls, all storys at public hall

    Jul 30, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling vestibule , 1st story

    Jul 30, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 17, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 17, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 16, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 4, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Fail to maintain:738 st nicholas av,4 story,landmarked brick&mortar/ timber flrs built ca.1887 bldg.on 3/13/14 portion of natural rock slpe behind 736-738 st nicholas av dislodged&fell into rear yard of 291 edgecombe av. owner of 738 st nicholas hire lic nys geotech.eng'r insp failure zone,stabilize.reprt by 5/23,work to start no later than 6/2

    Apr 28, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 30, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at rear yardretaining wall which is approx 25'feet in height & approx 20'wide,top 15'feet of wall has collapsed into rear yard of 291 edgecombe ave.

    Mar 13, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is: brownstone facade atfront is cracked, bulging and spalling. remedy: repair defect.

    Aug 13, 2010 · Penalty $200

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 2, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 2, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 2, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 2, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 7, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 7, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 8, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 5, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 5, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 5, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1888
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
3,264 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
9
Block / lot
2053 / 60
Assessed value
$311,850
Landmark / historic district
Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Historic District

HPD registration #127350, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.

Questions about 738 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 738 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grey Family Properties L.p..

Does 738 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 738 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 738 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 738 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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