1520 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02157-0067Map
Owner of record: 1520-1526 St Nicholas Ave LLC
1520 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1520-1526 St Nicholas Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 768 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 768
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 1,066
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 · 768
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 yards throughout , 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the unbagged garbage at front areaway , 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at building stoop , 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of termite in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Sep 8, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 35
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at the basement at boiler room
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 24
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 44
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 44
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing top escutcheon plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 44
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 44
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 44
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from north located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose top escutcheon plate at riser in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 44
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder securing with nuts and bolts at first fire escape from north at west exterior wall. at fire escape
Jul 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at 1st stack from north at west exterior wall at fire escape
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal transition molding at building front entrance , 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 53
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 53
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protuding beyond the window sill at south stack building front at fire escape, 4th story
Aug 22, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2025 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 53
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south wall for 1st and 2nd window in the 4th living room from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 53
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st window east at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st and 2nd windows east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd window east a t south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 53
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 28, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in sum/vio#35261228j issuedon 07/07/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 (d)(2)an acceptable certificate has not yet been filed despite the re
Mar 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. on an active permit pc job#123081039 at time of inspection 1st fl & cellar occupied & operational & that work has been completed. noted: found floor drains,grease trap & triple sink & hand sink
Jul 7, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.found that address above renovated the kitchen and bathroom in apt 32.the kitchen sink and bathroom lav were done in pvc also got odor out of tub.kitchen sink is straight piped into wall.no trap
Jan 7, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code-compliant manner:installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc102.3;27-902.found that address above connected pvc pipes with fernco couplinks in both kitchen & ba
Jan 7, 2013 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:failure to comply w/law for drainage system per pc702.1;27-911 found that address above install a kitchen sink and a washing machine w/o any traps installed.was
Jan 7, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - General
Janitor/super
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 42
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 44
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 53
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 53
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 53
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 54
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 54
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 53
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 23,380 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2157 / 67
- Assessed value
- $885,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113615, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 1520 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 1520 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1520-1526 St Nicholas Ave LLC.
Does 1520 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 768 housing violations at this property.
Is 1520 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1520 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1520 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 24 residential units and 27 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.