231 Sherman Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02223-0001Map
Owner of record: Sherman Realty LLC
231 Sherman Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 43 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Sherman Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 355 housing violations here, most recently on October 17, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 39 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 355
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 505
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 · 355
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerators under the staircase at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ...refridgerators... at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the window frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17884491 issued 09-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3G
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 20 square feet at the south wall, east wall and the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3G
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall and the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3G
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3G
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall all, the south wall, the north wall and the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3G
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the bathroom , the 1st room from north, the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ..... in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood doors at bottom base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected floor to ceiling with door creating additional room in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration restaurant enclosure at west
Oct 18, 2022
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock at door at restaurant enclosure at west
Oct 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective two electrical outlets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consising of a/c installed at window leading to fire escape exit in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 15
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20444
Nov 6, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20444
May 1, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(37) remove jumpers
Feb 20, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide correct capacity plate in elevator (35)provide covers where needed (52)provide vision panel guards where needed
Mar 14, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(03)guards.(15)secure.(45)top car, light.(47)provide access to m/r.(51)provide push plate on hoistway doors.(52)plug hole in car button panel
Jul 13, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Work without permit noted: at time of inspection observed wooden roofed structure with plexi glass approx. 8ftx45ft attached to building facade exp#1,no permits on file., obtain all permits
Feb 10, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
10j1,71m7,5a10. 10j1-car door on return post too much gap misaligned adjust; 71m7-pit light missing provide; 5a10-car door restrictor tape around box with black electrical so pin cannot drop.cease use item door
Nov 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
10b07,12q03,05x10,70o02. 10b07 provide an additional gibb for car doorpanel as per code each door panel is required to have 2 gibbs per panel; 05x10-repair car door restrictor (zone lock).
Mar 7, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
10b7.35q3.56y13.100q3.70o2 10b7 provide additional gib fo rcar door w/one gib only 35q3 install covers for electrical boxes in sgahftway 100q3 install cover for plank switch top of car
Oct 22, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
29q3.56y13.77q3.35q3.uinstaa covers for electrical boxes on top of car 39q3 install guard for light on top of car 77q3 install guard for light under car
Jun 22, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
10m07.29q03.39q03.56y13.60q03.77q03.100m05. 10m07 provide additional gibs for car door 39q03 install guard for light on top of car 77q03 install guard for light under car 100m05 file & perform 2yr test & tag
Sep 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05j01.10m07.85bb05.66z09.58y13.28q07.34q03. 05j01 gap in car door & strike 10m07 car door missing gibb 85bb05 5yr exp 10.02 66z09 excessive water in pit 58y13 oil leaking on machine brake 28q07 operator unguard
Mar 17, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. c/o#25347 states 3 apts on first fl however one is now a doctors office/practice. also only six stores on ground fl. remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c/o
Oct 10, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. hazardous- ceiling- leaking from apt. above causing flooring in bathroom- restaurant. at 537- water leaking around ceiling outlet. note: bathroom out of service in restaurant. remedy:
Jan 27, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall. defect is: at south & west wall, south/west corner, large cracks from 2 floor to 5 story, bricks are loose, separating bulging and in danger of collapse creating a hazard-
Aug 2, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
8c,9a,9b,3a,48a,48b,49. low water cut off releigh switch not connected
Feb 16, 1999 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Hand hole arear has unlincensed repairs by welding hand sleeve is corroded to renew and seal
May 5, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
1l, 14m, 11q, 15m, 3m, 17q, 57z, 30, 50y, 74y. 15 floor numbers 3 capacity plate 17 as per code 30 acess holes 74 top car
Jan 3, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,17m,17i,18j,17q,11q,73o,55x,21x,15j
Sep 7, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
15m,31q,32q,35o,46i,74u,53x,21x,20i,18q,73o,41x, 15number for floor 18access holes 41plank sw top car(wired up) cease use until #41is properly working - call 312-8730 before returning to service.
Mar 1, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01t,01r,15m,25q,26i,31q,32q,40l,50y,50y,37m,73o,74#, 15.floor#5 26. roller(down) 37.chain & cable 57. elevator co.name. 74.excess oil from cab top.
May 15, 1992 · Penalty $185
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,13m,3m,37q,35r,46y,50y,50r,1t,1r,73o,31q,25q,11q,18q,15r,. 3 capacity plate. 37 chain & cable. 35 tar cans. 46 excess oil so thata proper inspection can be made. - 50 oily rag. 18 access holes.
Dec 17, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,03i,10l,05q
Apr 23, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 8, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 8, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt APT2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt 4G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 43
- Building area
- 47,262 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2223 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,253,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109603, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 231 Sherman Avenue
Who owns 231 Sherman Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sherman Realty LLC.
Does 231 Sherman Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 355 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 Sherman Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 39 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 43 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 231 Sherman Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 Sherman Avenue?
It has 43 residential units and 51 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.