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253 Sherman Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02223-0012Map

Owner of record: Hrs Equities

253 Sherman Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 65 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Hrs Equities. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 66 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
139
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
226

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 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
66
About 100% of the building's 65 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 · 139

  • B

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate heat riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 25a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 25A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at .... in the entire apartment located at apt e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-flooring in the kitchen located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    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) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    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) east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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) baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    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) 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    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) west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a slide bolt with an eye capable of being padlocked installed at door in the entrance located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; windows with air conditioning units without one way screws and window guards without l-bracket stoppers in the entire apartment located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''520''

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 24B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 24B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq fts at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 24B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 24B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste drain pipe in the kitchen located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 24B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 24B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 24B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamal finish by method of reglazing the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2024 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 4, 2024 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 4, 2024 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall 6sq. ft. in the kitchen located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2024 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protuding 6 inches beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony at east yard of building at fire escape

    May 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 4, 2024 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 4, 2024 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 4, 2024 · Apt E

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at the ceiling with fire retardant material at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 6th story

    Jan 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing sliding security bar in the entrance located at apt 43b, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 43B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story

    Dec 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the kitchen located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 kitchen located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 7sq ft of mold 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 44b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 44B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 18, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Sep 6, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Notification prior to commencement of work. the permit holder or person directly to charge of any suspended scaffold supported by c-hooks shall notify the dept in a form & manner specified by the dept at least

    Aug 6, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. missing parapet panels (3). missing lights. rem:conform shed to code specifications.

    Aug 6, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to close unused openings(knockout)in outlet/panel box.open wiring,open boxes throughout the bsmnt.rem:close unused openings.

    Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bldg owner failed to notify dept prior to installation of suspended scaffold at exp 1. no special rigger present or in charge of suspended scaffold. installation of a suspended scaffold w/o permission of or

    Feb 16, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: at front of bldg. on north side removed existing concrete platform . remedy: obtain permits and approvals from this dept.

    Jun 2, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Janitor/super

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt E

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt E

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 25A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 18, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 18, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 23A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt LAUNDR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 41

    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
1927
Floors
6
Residential units
65
Building area
55,340 ft²
Lot area
15,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2223 / 12
Assessed value
$1,927,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108344, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 253 Sherman Avenue

Who owns 253 Sherman Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hrs Equities.

Does 253 Sherman Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 Sherman Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 66 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 65 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 253 Sherman Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 Sherman Avenue?

It has 65 residential units and 69 units in total.

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