1561 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02168-0051Map
Owner of record: 188 St, Nick Associates, L.l.c.
1561 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 38 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 188 St, Nick Associates, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2022. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 97
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 143
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
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 · 97
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, west and east wall at public hall, 5th story
Apr 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, west and east wall at public hall, 5th story
Apr 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood upper window sash. at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''south''
Oct 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective chain and weight at lower window sash. at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''south''
Oct 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood lower window sash at public hall stairs, 3rd story, section ''south''
Oct 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling ( including inside closets ) in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and west wall at roof bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and west wall at roof bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 3rd story, section at south
Aug 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall. at public hall, 4th story, section at south
Aug 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall. at public hall, 3rd story, section at north
Aug 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 4th story, section at north
Aug 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Jul 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut-off valve at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free-standing radiator at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wall cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in closet at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower sashes to window at westwall in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and all walls (140 square feet)140 in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and south walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north, south and east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 2I
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2I
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 5H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2021 · Apt 63B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 8, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 31, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 31, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 31, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 1H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 38
- Building area
- 39,066 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2168 / 51
- Assessed value
- $1,462,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118636, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 1561 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 1561 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 188 St, Nick Associates, L.l.c..
Does 1561 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.
Is 1561 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 38 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1561 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1561 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 38 residential units and 46 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.