1220 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02128-0001Map
Owner of record: 1220 St Nicholas Associates LLC
1220 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1220 St Nicholas Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 15, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 170
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
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 · 65
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable temperature 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 19, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at rear yard
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balcony fire escape at east
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leaing to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit fire door leaing to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep installed on fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt door19, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt DOOR19
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at bulkhead
Jun 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead
Jun 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections uncap old gas line at east wall vestibule , 1st story
Mar 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading out to rear yard , 1st story
Mar 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locked iron gate leading out to east fire passway
Mar 4, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule , 1st story
Mar 4, 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 - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 4
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2021 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
May 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture,, at public hall, 4th story
May 23, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 19, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 19, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ,,, in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at the top of the heat riser at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 drop ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2017 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner and house hold items at 5th and 4th story balcont at side of building at west at fire escape
Nov 6, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom return rail at 4th story balcony at side of building at west at fire escape
Nov 6, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at east at fire escape
Jul 2, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 5th sty west at fire escape
Jul 2, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 19, bsmt-apt at west
Jun 10, 2014 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories of fire escape at front of building
Jun 10, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
2 accessory signs have been erected without a permit. 1st sign is attached to a frame structure protruding over sidewalk. 4' x 2' reads "fruteria & florist" 2nd sign is 9' x 4' x 2' reads "171organic" no permit
Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. observed bakery present on ground floor of building. app #110098769 identifies install of new baking oven. no mechanical work is identified on application however 100 lf of exhaust duct i
Jul 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Corrosion on domestic hw coil plate-cold water piping hung with prohibited material-closet door not fire rated- combustible material in boiler room-no body drain on safety valve-bioler room unkept; corect all v
Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure tomaintain bldg in ncode compliant manner.noted:exposed electrical panel @ rear of geran deli & grocery no electrian @ premises @ time of insp (missing cover).rem:replace electrical panel cover
Sep 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted:2nd flr apt 6 installed new bathtub with new copper water lines & drainage pipe work observed through ceiling @ 1st flr store.rem:obtain permit
Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Performing unlicensed pluming work w/o a master plumber license.mr macias admitted to installing a cut off for water line to bathroom mfor apt 6 on 2nd flr.rem:comply with code
Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defects is fire excape at east wall 4th to 5 fls.stair has collapsed to 4th fl.landing.remaining fire escape is in dispair,rusted & sagging.remedy;file plans,obtain all approvals & perm
Aug 8, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy; obtain a permit and approvals if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 29, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit. remedy; obtain a permit and approvals if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 29, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 19
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt DOOR19
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt DOOR19
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 19
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 19
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 18
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 19
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - General
Doors
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 12
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 18,950 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2128 / 1
- Assessed value
- $940,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #116865, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 1220 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 1220 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1220 St Nicholas Associates LLC.
Does 1220 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 1220 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1220 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1220 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 18 residential units and 21 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.