729 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02061-0032Map
Owner of record: 729 St Nicholas Avehdfc
729 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 729 St Nicholas Avehdfc. HPD has recorded 311 housing violations here, most recently on August 28, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 311
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 203
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 311
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from east at south
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from east at south
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from east at south
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 3rd story
Jul 25, 2026
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 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jul 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume at community kitchen, 2nd story
May 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume at community kitchen, 2nd story
May 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the standing oil accumulation at boiler room at basement
Apr 20, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective oil#2 leaking from broken connection at boiler causing health hazard at boiler room at basement
Apr 20, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door in the entrance located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit window frame at north wall in the 1st room from east located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at b-room 12, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at b-room 12, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout located at b-room 12, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout located at b-room 12, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 12, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ... at cellar
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ... at cellar
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink, toilet and shower at community bathroom, 4th story
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink, toilet and shower at community bathroom, 4th story
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures to the fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): violation number 18741509 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures to the fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of water for the wet sprinkler and/or standpipe system at cellar
Mar 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at b-room 14, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling located at b-room 14, 5th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Unable to conduct proper inspection of boiler due to heavy clutter of debris and garbage, in cellar along with sewer back up other un healthy conditions., maintain boiler; clean up celler and fumigate and disin
Jun 8, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. observed steps from 1st to roof level of 4 story building are out of plumb and detaching from wall along with cracked steps creating a tripping hazard to
Apr 29, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
No combustion air supplied to boiler room-no anti siphon on oil supply-no thermometer on hw pipe-branch line from coil piping not capped; register boiler, correct all violating conditions, call for an inspectio
Nov 18, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings dept records "i-class". b-room converted into class "a" apt at 5th story. rmdy: discontinue illegal use or amend cofo.
Dec 17, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner chimney cracked broken leaning towards 731 st nicholas ave roof skylights covered and tarred around roof gutters and leaders rotted and pierced a/c unit window
Mar 10, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances noted chimney at front of premise defective loose brick work missing brick leaning out of plumb remedy: maintain exterior bldg repair chimney make area safe
Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt E14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt E14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 3,867 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,125 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2061 / 32
- Assessed value
- $210,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Historic District
HPD registration #128457, last renewed Sep 13, 2022.
Questions about 729 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 729 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 729 St Nicholas Avehdfc.
Does 729 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 311 housing violations at this property.
Is 729 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 729 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 729 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 14 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.