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1056 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02121-0010Map

Owner of record: Ems Garden Apts LLC

1056 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 36 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ems Garden Apts LLC. HPD has recorded 132 housing violations here, most recently on January 27, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 36 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
132
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
1,911

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 27, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
36
About 100% of the building's 36 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 · 132

  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective south door frame so as to make it plumb in the 1st room from north located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1062''

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1066''

    May 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at west wall and 2 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1066''

    Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceilings and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1066''

    Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1066''

    Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1066''

    Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1066''

    Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide door sweep in the entrance located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 1, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Dec 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak all walls in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt g2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2016 · Apt G2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material on south wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door in the foyer located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from north located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile flooring in the kitchen located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature at 160 degrees. hot water not to exceed 130 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant at walls and ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement tread at bulkhead door to roof at 1st public hall stairs from north, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lockset installed on room door leading to the fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jul 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to bulkhead

    Jul 30, 2014

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall, ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 13, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    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 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. in the cellar ofthe building addressed above observed the storage of wood and gas tanks in shopping carts. contrary to that allowed in the nyc fire code. re

    Feb 5, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted: observed at location demolitin of the cecellar is approximately 60 feet long by 20 feet wide. currently on- going is the removal of earth (dirt/stone)as well as the removal of

    Feb 11, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no fire stoppingper bc 712.3;27-345. noted: in cellar of location partial ceiling has been removed exposing wood floor joist sub floors and cross brasin

    Feb 11, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.@ time of insp i observed an illegal 3/4 gaspiping thats is from the adjacent bldg feeding a 4" gas line for temp gas supply for hot water heaters in cellar.@ this time(10:46am)they are curren

    May 12, 2014 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254/16/32a/34b/42/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/50h/50a-backflow preventor leaking/50b-by pass must be after backflow preventor/50c-bolt missing on front door/50d-remove threads on discharge pipe form relief

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: hole approx 10" x 7" in soffit of ceiling & approx 4 pipe penetrations in ceiling. noted location: cellar. remedy:

    Jul 23, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 28, 2020 · Apt J1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 4, 2020 · Apt J1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 1, 2020 · Apt J1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt J1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2019 · Apt J1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt J1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt J3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 4, 2025Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments36

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1950
Floors
3
Residential units
36
Building area
31,524 ft²
Lot area
21,850 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2121 / 10
Assessed value
$579,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116535, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 1056 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 1056 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ems Garden Apts LLC.

Does 1056 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 132 housing violations at this property.

Is 1056 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 36 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1056 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1056 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 36 residential units.

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