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1497 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02166-0052Map

Owner of record: 601 West 185 Street Realty LLC

1497 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 23 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 601 West 185 Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 15 of the 25 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
22
About 96% of the building's 23 apartments
Down from 23 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 · 25

  • 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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c , 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5C

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater temp 150f at fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the 3rd metal tread from bottom at 1st fire escape from east, 2nd story

    Mar 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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) north wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2008 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2008 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 300 watts. at front areaway

    Jul 13, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical spring lower sashes 4 sty southwest apt 4b south room & kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 23, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceiling & north wall 4 sty southwest apt 4b bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 23, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unused uncaped gas pipe ceiling 4 sty southwest apt 4b kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 23, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4 sty southwest apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Dec 23, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty southwest apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Dec 23, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty southwest apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Sep 28, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. new installation of bx cable, outlets, panel box throughout entire store front from basement to 1st flr. no permit on file at the time of inspection, 11:30 am. remedy: obtain

    Aug 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records. legal use:storage current use:store location: cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Jul 12, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. create a opening in floor new stair to basement contenical beauty parlor location 2nd story form corner of west 185 st. south t. nicholas ave. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or

    Jun 17, 1992 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use.

    Oct 3, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt INFRON

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2013 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2007 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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
1909
Floors
5
Residential units
23
Building area
23,835 ft²
Lot area
5,800 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2166 / 52
Assessed value
$926,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #131413, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 1497 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 1497 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 601 West 185 Street Realty LLC.

Does 1497 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 1497 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1497 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1497 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 23 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.