717 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02060-0034Map
Owner of record: West Nicholas Associates
717 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West Nicholas Associates. HPD has recorded 193 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 193
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 142
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 193
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal cover on baseboard radiator at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 18634593 issued 10-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Defect letter issued
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lockd at cellar at boiler room
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the bulkhead door to roof at public hall
Jan 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door
Aug 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drainline at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly installed at mail box for apt# 1r , 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly installed at mail box for apt# 4f , 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bulding entrance door , 1st story
Jul 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
Jul 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 16, 1999
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 11, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Feb 1, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.noted:interior demolition in progress throughout all floors.no approved plan at const site.remedy:all work immediately.provide approved plans
Feb 10, 2004 · Penalty $130
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Signage missing
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 5,868 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2060 / 34
- Assessed value
- $507,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Historic District
HPD registration #115506, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 717 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 717 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Nicholas Associates.
Does 717 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 193 housing violations at this property.
Is 717 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 717 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 717 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.