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
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 · 25
- 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 - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4 sty southwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1991 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.