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1261 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02143-0020Map

Owner of record: Heights 601 LLC

1261 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 36 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Heights 601 LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2025. 2 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
81

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 2, 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
34
About 94% of the building's 36 apartments
Down from 35 in 2018

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 · 21

  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing at north east at fire escape

    Sep 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2025

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 35, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door jamb at north in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 35, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 consisting of studs and sheetrock erected from floor to ceiling creating an additional room in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 35, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 25, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 25, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... of approximately 8 square feet at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key-operated lock on room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed on vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide (in the event of a power failure) an acceptable heavy-duty lock-and-latch set on vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls throughout 1 sty southwest apt 3. located at apt 3

    Dec 19, 1992 · Apt 3

    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 wood partition erected floor to ceiling west room 5 sty south apt 56 1 from east. located at apt 56

    Dec 19, 1992 · Apt 56

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    B101,50a. 50a-no work permit filed with dob for the gas fired wall mclain h.w. boiler.

    Dec 13, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,36,24b,50a,50b,50c. 50a-second low water cut off missing; 50b-flue pipe need support; 50c-pipe safety or relief valve discharge down

    Dec 13, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. defect is: bathroom tub is sinking causing walls and tiles to crack in apt 48. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

    Jan 25, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldgs dept records.illegal occupancy noted:at 5fl of premises apt 56 converted to bakery.note:using industrial baking equipment.remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c of

    Mar 14, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in residential district.noted:at 5fl apt #56 used as bakery w/industrial equipment.remedy:discontinue illegal use.

    Mar 14, 2008 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the depatment records. apt# 1 isbeing used as a commercial bakery. remedy: discontinue illegal use fo rthwith

    Jan 31, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy work performed under application#103596618 completed & area in cellar in use but no certificate of occupancy issued.rem:obtain a valid c of o or discon

    Dec 27, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 58

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 6J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 6J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 6J

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 24

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 6J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 46

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 52

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 7, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 23, 2009 · Apt 58

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 23, 2009 · Apt 58

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 23, 2009 · Apt 58

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 9, 2008 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 9, 2008 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 9, 2008 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 9, 2008 · Apt 53

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 9, 2008 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 9, 2008 · Apt 53

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
36
Building area
40,580 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2143 / 20
Assessed value
$2,736,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101178, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 1261 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 1261 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heights 601 LLC.

Does 1261 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 1261 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1261 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1261 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 36 residential units and 41 units in total.

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