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781 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02064-0027Map

Owner of record: Alethia I Brown

781 St Nicholas Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Alethia I Brown. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
277

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 99

  • 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
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15923467 issued 14-apr-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Feb 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bath in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall. in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical wiring at west wall. in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stone and mortar at exterior wall 3rd story above bathroom window of apartment 3e , 3rd story

    Dec 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st and 3rd metal tread from bottom of 2nd story stack at south section of building. at fire escape, 2nd story

    Dec 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 10th metal tread from bottom of 3rd story stack at south section of building. at fire escape, 3rd story

    Dec 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no hot water volume in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2.sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective the lower window sash counter balances in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2.sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13778874 issued 11-sep-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also provide chain door guard at entrance door to apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 the celotex tile at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 the wood panel at all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at roof, building front at cornice

    Jul 31, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the metal cornice at roof, building front at cornice

    Jul 31, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye installed and padlocked on exterior of entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a hasp and eye installed and padlocked on exterior of entrance door in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 16, 2014 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 27, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 27, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain, observed at exposure# 4, brick facade has cracks, repair and/or replace; repair/replace

    Aug 25, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances note@exp1@corner cracks in bricks from 1-4fl also on st nicholas ave side lintels have separated sws installed.permm00475332 expired2/6/20.maintain bldg exterior

    Jun 8, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance. note at exposure#1on w 149th st at corner cracks in bricks from 1st fl to 4th fl also atexposure#4 southeast side on st nicholas ave lintels has separated thr

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at 781 st nicholas ave,ny on the 179 st ised of buildinga fault line over the deli.the the bricks have seperated also.the lentils have moved creati

    Dec 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35169005k issued on 04/27/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. noted: no document file for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply

    Jul 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records.bldg dept records.noted:ground level space has been converted in to four(4)separate commericial retail stores by adding re

    Jul 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35169004z issued on 4/27/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for illegal occupancy @ ground level. rem: comply w/

    Jun 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. noted: ground level space has been converted in to four (4) separate commercial retail stores by adding/removin

    Apr 27, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted: ground floor level has been converted into four (4) separate commercial retail stores (1 space is a one story attachement to dwelling) by removing erecting partitions, plumbing and

    Apr 27, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway defects noted at time of insp there is a steel cage around bilco door from cellar gate is locked w/ a chain and padlocked chairs tables buckets and garbage storag

    Aug 20, 2012

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob from class a apt to sro's atapt 3 east 3rd fl total 3 rooms being occupied. remedy: discontinue i llegal use.

    Nov 21, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records from class "a"apt. to" sro's 3rd fl. apt. 3e. (3) tenant's occupancy apt. remedy: discontinue illegal use or obtain c of o

    Sep 27, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records "i-beams" 3 story apt 3e, converted from 1 class "a" apt & used as 4 (s.r.o) single room occupancy. remedy: obtain a new c of o or restore to prior legal

    Sep 17, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 14, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 3E

    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 (S9)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,596 ft²
Lot area
1,840 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
9
Block / lot
2064 / 27
Assessed value
$301,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123121, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 781 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 781 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alethia I Brown.

Does 781 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 781 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 781 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 781 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 6 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.