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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 21
- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed on vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 4, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.