718 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02053-0072Map

718 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Spears, Arthur. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 19

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 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

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 · 12

ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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
ANon-hazardous
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
ANon-hazardous
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
ANon-hazardous
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
IInformation / order
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
IInformation / order
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
BHazardous
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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway
Nov 26, 2015
Open — Nov sent out

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IInformation / order
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
BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required (fixture present)
Oct 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

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
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Apr 16, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
General
Floor
Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 6
Close

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Electric
Lighting
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
General
Mold
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
General
Mold
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
General
Floor
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Lighting
Feb 4, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
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 (C0)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: 3
Building area: 5,145 ft²
Lot area: 3,250 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 109
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 2053 / 72
Assessed value: $207,720
Landmark / historic district: Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Historic District

HPD registration #121936, last renewed May 20, 2025.

Questions about 718 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 718 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spears, Arthur.

Does 718 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 718 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 718 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 718 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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