Manhattan · Block 438 · Lot 31 · 10009

165 Avenue A

5 floors · 9 apartments · 9,115 sq ft · built 1910 · class C5 · owner of record: Village Jv 165 Avenue A Llc

22open violations
$12,175ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
63dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 79 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 307 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 794 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (15) · $12,175 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 17, 2024Construction CLASS - 3
FENCE EXCEEDS LEGALLY PERMITTED HEIGHT. BC 3112.1 EXCEPTION 1. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED A FENCE AT REAR YARD APPROX. 8 FEET HIGH EXCEEDING THE LEGALLY PERMITTED HEIGHT OF 6 FEET FOR R7A RESIDENTIAL
#39117063J
Oct 20, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$500
Sep 25, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39039035L ISSUED 4/8/21 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.FAILURE TO OBEY VACATE ORDER.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.
#35562951H
Feb 24, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Jul 31, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39039035L ISSUED 4/8/21 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.
#35535113P
Feb 24, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Apr 8, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO OBEY VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. AT TIME OF INSPECTION REAR YARD OCCUPIED BY CUSTOMERS OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS (TOMPKINS SQUARE BAGELS) CONTRARY TO VACATE ORDER ISSUE
#39039035L
Nov 18, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$4,800
Feb 12, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN TOMPKINS SQUARE BAGELS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NO GAS VALVE DIRECTLY BEHIND GRILL, STOVE TOP AND DEEP FRYER. ALSO USED PVC PIP
#39036431J
Apr 21, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$625
Dec 1, 2020Construction CLASS - 3
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO WORK BEING DONE. OBSERVED A NEW WATER HEATER AND NEW COPPER PIPE CONNECTIONS INSTALLED AT THE CELLAR LEVEL OF THE COMMERCIAL SPACE. HOWEVER NO PERMIT ON FILE WIT
#39032738X
Feb 25, 2021
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 5, 2014Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C/O. NOTED: C/O #83296 INDICATES 4 HABITABLE ROOMS ON FLRS 2 THRU 5. OBSERVED APT #S 6,7 & 8 EACH W/4 BDRMS (2 W/O WINDOWS). REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUANCY F/W.
#35084535P
Apr 24, 2014
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 5, 2014Unknown CLASS - 2
WORK W/O PERMIT. (100% OF WORK COMPLETED). NOTED: INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS TO CREATE 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS IN APT #S 6,7 & 8. REMEDY:RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION PER C/O #83296.
#35084536R
Apr 24, 2014
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 21, 2013Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTE THE EMERGENCY EXIT/EGRESS FROM REAR FIRE ESCAPE IS BLOCKED BY CONSTRUCTING 8'-0 HEIGHTSOLID WOOD FENCE,AT REAR YARD. FENCE IS BETWEEN 165 AVE A & 167 AVE A
#35013870Y
Dec 5, 2013
IN VIOLATION
$0
Oct 21, 2013Construction CLASS - 2
WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS &/OR APPROVEDAMENDMENTS NOTE THE APPROVED PLAN DATED 3-17-10 JOB #120251798 INDICATES DOOR/OPENING BETWEEN 2 REAR YARD OF 165 AVE A & 167 AVE A. NOW AT
#35013874L
Feb 20, 2014
IN VIOLATION
$0
Apr 30, 2013Construction CLASS - 2
ALTERED BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C/O AS PER 28-118.3.1/28-118.3.2: 1ST FLR COMMERCIAL SPACE CONNECTED UNDER ALT #120641388, IN THAT REAR 1ST FLR CLASS A DWELLING WAS REMOVED & ENTIRE FLR IS COMMERCIAL. ALSO
#35015581R
Aug 1, 2013
IN VIOLATION
$0
Apr 30, 2013Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGE. REAR YARD IN USE IN CONJUNCTION W/1ST FLR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT, APPROX 6 TABLES AND SEATING FOR 32. ARRANGE AT REAR YARD AND CREATING OBSTRUCTION FOR EXIT FROM
#35015593Y
Jun 20, 2013
DEFAULT
$0
Apr 30, 2013Construction CLASS - 2
WORK W/O A PERMIT: EXPIRED PERMITS. PERMIT #120641388 ISSUED ON 7.1.11FOR ALT 1 ON 1ST FLR APPROVED BUT NOT SIGNED OFF & EXPIRED. REMEDY: RENEW WORK PERMIT.
#35015579H
Aug 1, 2013
IN VIOLATION
$0
Sep 12, 2012Construction CLASS - 3
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C/O OR BLDG DEPT RECORDS. DEFECT NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION REAR YARD IS BEING USED FOR SEATING AREA AND EATING AREA FOR BAGEL STORE CONTRARY TO C/O #83296. REMEDY:
#34993172R
Dec 20, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTED:@ ROOF.AIR SHAFT HAD BEEN CLOSED OFF & ROOF BUILT OVER W/O A PERMIT.REM:STOP ALL WORK.RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.
#34915378Z
Aug 25, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jul 21, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00020
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 27, 2018CONSTRUCTION
THE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A STOP WORK ORDER UNDER JOB# 120707244 DUE TO APPLICANT WITHDRAWA. UNABLE TO DETERMINE % OF WORK COMPLETED. STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY AND MAKE SITE SAFE
#0306MP
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 27, 2018CONSTRUCTION
THE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A STOP WORK ORDER UNDER APPLIC # 120642858 DUE TO APPLICANT WITHDRAWAL. UNABLE TO DETERMINE % OF WORK COMPLETED. STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY AND MAKE SITE SAFE
#0307MP
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 27, 2018CONSTRUCTION
BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A STOP WORK ORDER FOR #120262704 DUE T O APPLICANT WITHDRAWAL. UNABLE TO DETERMINE % OF WORK COMPLETED
#0308MD
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 10, 2018CONSTRUCTION
THE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A STOP WORK ORDER FOR APPLICATION# 120178388 DUE TO WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICANT. STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY, MAKE SITE SAFE, PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BOROUGH COMMISSION ER'S OFFICE FORTHWITH
#0304MP
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 7, 2018CONSTRUCTION
THE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A STOP WORK ORDER FOR APPLICATION #120251798 DUE TO APPLICANT WITHDRAWAL. STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY, MAK E SITE SAFE, CONTACT BOROUGH COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY
#0305RS
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jul 21, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (2) · C 0 · B 2 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jul 15, 2026B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE BINS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 19, 2026
Jul 15, 2026BApt 3 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTAug 19, 2026

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Jul 15, 2026HPD C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTClosed
Jul 15, 2026HPD C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM NO ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM AT BOILER ROOMClosed
Jul 15, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE BINS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOpen
Jul 15, 2026HPD BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Jul 15, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AC CONDITIONER AT WEST WINDOW BULDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORYClosed
Jul 15, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE . IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTClosed
Jul 15, 2026HPD BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Jul 15, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING BELL/ BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE TO INSIDE OF APT 3 ENTRANCE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed

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City records as of Oct 28, 2026, 5:15 PM ET. BBL 1004380031.

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