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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 1, 2022

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
34
About 89% of the building's 38 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 · 97

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 1, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.