31 Bennett Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02180-0098Map
Owner of record: 31 Bennett Similis,llc
31 Bennett Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 31 Bennett Similis,llc. HPD has recorded 144 housing violations here, most recently on September 5, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 35 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 144
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 198
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 144
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling fire retardant material at public hall, 6th story
Sep 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Sep 5, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story
Sep 5, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story
Sep 5, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Sep 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at west bulkhead , 6th story
Aug 29, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material consisting of household items in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Feb 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
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 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 5th story
Dec 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Dec 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at first window from north at east at public hall, 6th story
Jan 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 61
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at east wall at public hall, 6th story
Dec 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Dec 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Dec 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Dec 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Dec 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the foyer located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 61
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 61
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded gas range, electrical range hood and wood table at public hall, 6th story
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 61, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 61
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Oct 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 5th story balcony building front 2nd fire escape from north at east
Jun 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate heat riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 20
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jul 17, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10383
May 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10383
Apr 19, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) overhead cease use until wall in overhead is repair-cover is overhead (52) provide light in overhead and clean (53) post name of elevator company
Dec 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) properly tag governor after conducting two (2) year test
Nov 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Misalinged cab mirror nyc building code 3001.6). provide explicitly detailed info on how to immediately obtain keys to roof/wheelhouse and machine room; contact number listed for super goes straight to voicemai
Apr 30, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1(cu):failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection,door zone restrictor inoperative,repair device.class 2:car top light inoer
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use item: 1) inoperative zone lock restrictor. 2) inoperative dlm. class 2 items: missing wind up key for safety. missing machine room ventilation. unreadable main line fuses. unreadable controller fuses.
Jun 25, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection at the above address,on the above date i observed in cellar gas dryers installed and operating w/o any permit on file,as per c of o there is no laundry in building. remedy
Aug 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection at the above address on the above date i observed in cellar gasdryers installed w/ residential gas plex hoses and its prohibited as p
Aug 26, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as per 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy; install dlm and, perform and file test with nycdob. disconnect switch can be opened while on (unsafe
Feb 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
100m7,1b11,40#7. 100- braille tags on all flrs missing, phone not working. entries to machine & overhead need under comply 8.1.1.
May 7, 2013
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,8v,28b,35p,74p. tag top of car, provide access to overhead. sheaveroom.
Jan 8, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18j,8v,25m,30o,30z,74z,75u,33p,48h,49h,57o,47h,50y, 18-contact on interlock floor #4 not closing all the time 25-door operator missing 74-graying in overhead water damaged 30-clean car top.
Nov 18, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
25l,15l,73o,49j,15(door check 5th floor
Jul 13, 1994 · Penalty $100
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
18q 15q 74m 75u 46u 48u 49u 21x 15t 33p 35p 29q 14p 36t 15 hand hole 74 work lilght 15 floor numbers
Sep 21, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d,11l,11q,03#,57o,03# capacity plate.
Mar 20, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,46t,14m,73o,33p,28l,73#perform 5 year test,properly tag device,andfile elv3 form
Jun 11, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 61
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Plumbing
Boiler
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 51
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 5ONTHE
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 16, 2024 · Apt 61
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 61
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 61
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 61
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 40,206 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,340 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2180 / 98
- Assessed value
- $786,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119382, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 31 Bennett Avenue
Who owns 31 Bennett Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 31 Bennett Similis,llc.
Does 31 Bennett Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 144 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 Bennett Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 35 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 31 Bennett Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 Bennett Avenue?
It has 36 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.