881 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02068-0062Map
Owner of record: Kappel Properties II LLC
881 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Kappel Properties II LLC. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2023. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 414
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 98
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to the panel in the foyer , 4th story
May 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window glass at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower window sash at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 12, 2022
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Jul 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock at building front entrance door
Jul 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Jul 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 12, 2022
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 - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles througrout at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the sub-wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 2, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperture of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approximately 40 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south, east and north walls, approximately 25 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative lock at building entrance door from street , 3rd story
Jan 10, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drainage pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ....missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 7th room from east at south located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed on the door of the room leading to the fire escape in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds 130 degrees in the bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; missing screws in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; missing screws in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; one way screws and window stops missing at air conditioner units in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; one way screws and window stops missing at air conditioner units in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; missing screws in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ....at ceiling in the 8th room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ....ceiling in the 8th room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ..... in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Nov 8, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 27, 2008
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 5, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 5, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 3
Failure to provide access to heating system as per hmc-27-2033. comply with code.; misc-27
Jan 11, 2024 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
B254,16,34a,49,50a. 50a- inadequate fresh air intake @ enclosed boilerroom evidence of improper combustion w/visible deposit of black soot.
Sep 23, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
50a,b,c,d,e h.b. smith c.z. rd steam blr, oil filed. 50a- flue pipe not properly connected to chimney transition. 50b- barometric damper defective. replace. 50c- sections of flue pipe performed. replace.
Feb 19, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specs. missing cross bracing. remedy:conform shed to code specs.
Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work permit not posted at premises for erection of sidewalk shed at south & east facades of building. facades of buildingpermit #110331864 for sidewalk shed issued 9-28-09 expires 8-7-10 perm
Nov 8, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: north wall missing mortar joints at parapet wall level. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Apr 8, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances noted @ front facade parapet wall the masonry is loose mortar missing thruout remedy: maintain exterior bldg
Jan 11, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted in apt 1a installed steel door in hallway with latch dead bolt and bell separating apt into 2 sections new areas created has no 2nd means of egress unable to conform if people living
Aug 27, 2008 · Penalty $400
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg ext walls. defects noted at exposure 1 and 2 at 5th floor and parapet roof level bulging bricks. ext walls above windows and framing out of plumb parapet also loose between bricks. reme
May 3, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door: total obstruction. obstruction noted: the gate to exit to w. 154 st from the fire refuge area totally obstructed with padlock andchain. creating hazardous condition. location: fire egress leading fro
Jun 9, 2005 · Penalty $480
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records.from legal usejanitors apt business office to illegal use of 4 single room occupancy1kitchen 2 bathroom.source of information computer property profile.re
May 20, 1996 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records source of information computer property profile from 1 apartment on basement to 4 single room occupancy 2 bathroom 1 kitchen. remedy: discontinu
Apr 24, 1996 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted erected new sheet rock walls to make 4 single room occupancy 1 kitchen and 2 bathroom from 1 class a apartment without first obtaining permits at basement south/east side with
Apr 24, 1996 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Use contrary to zoaing resolution commercial establishment c t i travel agency on st nichols ave and bob foster exterminating company on west 154 st located in basement use not per mitted in a r7-2 residential
Aug 24, 1995 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit.noted:changed 1 floor apartment into six(6) singleroom occupancy without a valid permit.remedy:obtain permit & approval from n y c dept.of personell.
Mar 1, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: alteration completed basement of first floor with open hole in closet to second apartment including allnew plumbing, new plywood floors at the time of inspection alt #08/03-
Feb 10, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without apermit. (apt.#1)noted: 1 st floor (marke 2fl) apartments (4mos.) combined & rearranged with a new front door & other doors & walls to make 6 (six) individual rooms for single room occupancy. remed
May 11, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.1st floor, southeast corner occupied as office. a "sure exterminating" remedy: discontinue illegal use or obtain a certificate of occupancy
Mar 31, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit.work noted. changd 1st floor apartment into(6) single room occupancy without a valid permit. remedy:obtain a permit
Aug 26, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted alteration completed basement of 1st floor with open hole in closet to 2nd apartment including all new plumbing new plywood floors at time of inspection. remedy: have architect
Aug 3, 1992 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 4, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 4, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 4, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 17,244 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,708 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2068 / 62
- Assessed value
- $648,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Northwest Historic District
HPD registration #111781, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 881 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 881 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kappel Properties II LLC.
Does 881 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 881 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 881 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 881 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.