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252 Wadsworth Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02167-0069Map

Owner of record: 252 Wadsworth Associates

252 Wadsworth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 26 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 252 Wadsworth Associates. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
92
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
95

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 9, 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
25
About 96% of the building's 26 apartments

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 · 92

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regalze bathtub with porcelain finish. in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regalze bathtub with porcelain finish. in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal saddle in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls. in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at south riser in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south riser in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk at tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the 1st foyer from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall in the 1st foyer from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16241339 issued 15-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    43a/50a/50b. 50a install discharge piping on safety relief valve. 50b install proper supports on flue pipe for rudd hot water boiler.

    Jan 17, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b. records. apt 1b has been converted into 4 s.r.o. units. remedy : discontinue illegal use immed.& restire to legal occupancy.

    Apr 29, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted pierced wall between bldg 240 & 252 wadsworth conecting apt. 1 in bldg 240 apt 1b in bldg 252 this is a 2 hour wall. remedy : restore wall to legal construction

    Apr 29, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt APT2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt APT2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt APT2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt APT2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 5C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1914
Floors
5
Residential units
26
Building area
20,810 ft²
Lot area
5,750 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2167 / 69
Assessed value
$418,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103457, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 252 Wadsworth Avenue

Who owns 252 Wadsworth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 252 Wadsworth Associates.

Does 252 Wadsworth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.

Is 252 Wadsworth Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 252 Wadsworth Avenue built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 252 Wadsworth Avenue?

It has 26 residential units.

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