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243 Seaman Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02243-0362Map

Owner of record: 243 Seaman Avenue LLC

243 Seaman Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1937 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 243 Seaman Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 144 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
144
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
289

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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
15
About 71% of the building's 21 apartments
Down from 16 in 2018

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 · 144

  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a stop at top of guide rods so as to prevent removal of dropladder at the 1st fire escape from north at east at fire escape

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing cast iron radiator at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd sty balcony fire escape at building west

    Aug 1, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and east wall at closet in the private hallway located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall at closet in the private hallway located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the bulkhead ceiling , 5th story

    Jul 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at bulkhead door. , 5th story

    Jul 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony north stack at fire escape

    Jul 31, 2023

    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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd private hallway from east, the 1st private hallway from east, the 5th room from east at north, the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st door frame from north at east wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze with porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 53

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .... at 1st public hall bulkhead from north

    Jul 21, 2021

    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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant at north wall and ceiling at intermediate landing less than 10% at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Apr 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system, located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls intermediate landing less than 10% at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Apr 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded stove at 5th. and 3rd. sty. public hall

    Apr 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock on door leading to fire escape. located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 34

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd. sty. balcony west fire escape

    Apr 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in closet in the private hallway located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 43

    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 = 2; one way screws, window stops and support bracket missing at air conditioner units in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 21

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 32

    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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) baseboard at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall in the foyer located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) baseboard at north wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan. note:at time of inspectionobserved work being performed under the aforementioned job #. the submitted tpp lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants on he

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute tenant protection plan. note: at time ofinspection observed work being performed in apt#43 renovation under the aformentioned job # w/no tpp posted or distributed in our bldg while

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure t o post or distribute safe construction bill of rights. note:at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aformentioned job #. by code it is required that the (scbofr) should be post &

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: at facade of bldg,exp#1 & #2,south & west elevations common window air conditioner units installed are not properly secured &/or supported from

    May 20, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Following the receipt of a permit to erect a sidewalk shed,the permit holder shall post a readily visible sign on the sidewalk shed,such sign shall include: name/address/phone #,permit #,expiration date.

    Nov 25, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to obtain a permit for 8'x20' retaining wall as per #34642488z wall at the 4" exp on ground lvl rem: obtain dob work permit

    Nov 22, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    27-1021(b) the members of sidewalk shed shall be adequately braced and connected to prevent displacement or distortion sidewalk shed erected under permit #11018943 has structual members which are out of of plum

    Jun 9, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted: @ rear elevation thedecorative conivice approx 2 sections are missing montor loose and in danger of falling also the massonary support is central to the east

    May 26, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Stop all work. work w/o permit observed: at 4th exposure of bldg working on existing retaining wall. removed approx 1/2 cubic yard of stone,erected an 8'x 20' cmu wall on top of existing terrace of retaining

    May 5, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway corridor total obstruction hazardous conditions observed atend of alleyway for basement apt a gate with chain and padlock 1 flocked apt has no means of egress to st alleyway is also observed w/

    Dec 19, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior defects noted: on ground fl 1st exposure.leftside brick veneer surrounding 2 windows is buckling fully removed from substrata.bricks will eventually detach from bldg creating hazard

    Oct 30, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is metal chimney extension approx 10ft rotted broken fell from brick chimney remedy repair defect

    Jul 3, 1996 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 43A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 28, 2024 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 43A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 43A

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 24, 2018 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 32

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 15, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    May 15, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 15, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 15, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 1B

    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 (C1)
Year built
1937
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
19,585 ft²
Lot area
4,800 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2243 / 362
Assessed value
$931,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121110, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.

Questions about 243 Seaman Avenue

Who owns 243 Seaman Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 243 Seaman Avenue LLC.

Does 243 Seaman Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 144 housing violations at this property.

Is 243 Seaman Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 71% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 243 Seaman Avenue built?

City records list 1937 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 243 Seaman Avenue?

It has 21 residential units.

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