Manhattan · Block 1323 · Lot 128 · 10022

939 2 Avenue

5 floors · 4 apartments · 4,877 sq ft · built 1900 · class S4 · owner of record: Second Avenue & 50thstreet Realty,

38open violations
$535,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
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

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
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 6 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
Due this year
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 67 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 67 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-12-22 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
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 83 days
Annual

Open violations

ECB / OATH (26) · $535,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 13, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
BC 907.2.8. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CLASS J FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT UNIT 4 ON THE 4TH FLOOR. PREV ECB #3572059M/35690484Y. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#35731261P
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$6,250
May 13, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER. NOTED: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, UNIT 4 ON THE 4TH FLOOR WAS OCCUPIED TRANSIENTLY WITH 3 GUESTS, FAILING TO COMPLY WITH AN ACTIVE VACATE ORDER #M81/2025P I
#35731257M
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$25,000
May 13, 2026Quality of Life CLASS - 1
PERMANENT DWELLING OFFERED/USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT-RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. DOB RECORDS INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING. NOW, UNIT 4 ON THE 4TH FLOOR IS USE
#35731258Y
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$57,500
May 13, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED PER BC 903.2, 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT UNIT 4(4TH FLOOR). PREV ECB #35720258K/35690483M. REMEDY:
#35731260N
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$6,250
May 13, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1(2008 CODE); 27-366; BC 1021.1(2014 CODE); BC 1006.3(2022 CODE) FOR TRANSIENT USE A
#35731259X
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$6,250
Nov 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO ACCESS, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIOLATION #356904
#39167463Y
Jun 21, 2027
DEFAULT
$6,250
Nov 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO ACCESS, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIOLATION #356904
#39167464X
Jun 21, 2027
DEFAULT
$6,250
Nov 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION AND NO PERMITS OBTAIN. HOWEVER, FAILURE TO CERTIFY AND COMPLY WITH VIOLATION #35690485X ISSUED ON
#39167467L
Jun 21, 2027
DEFAULT
$12,500
Nov 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO ACCESS, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIOLATION #356904
#39167468N
Jun 21, 2027
DEFAULT
$6,250
Nov 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION AND NO PERMITS OBTAIN. HOWEVER, FAILURE TO CERTIFY AND COMPLY WITH VIOLATION #35690487J ISSUED ON
#39167466J
Jun 21, 2027
DEFAULT
$6,250
Nov 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO ACCESS, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIOLATION #356904
#39167465H
Jun 21, 2027
DEFAULT
$6,250
Nov 14, 2025Quality of Life CLASS - 1
DWELLING CONVERTED, MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY DOB RECORDS. NOTED AT 4TH FLOOR, APARTMENT 4 HAS BEEN CONVERTED AND OCCUPIED TO 3 SROS, HAVING 3 FE
#35720255P
Jan 22, 2026
DEFAULT
$70,000
Nov 14, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER AS PER 28-207.4. NOTED: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION APARTMENT 4, 4TH FLOOR CONTINUED TO BE OCCUPIED DESPITE ACTIVE VACATE #M81/2025P ISSUED 05/12/2025. REMEDY:
#35720253L
Jun 21, 2027
DEFAULT
$25,000
Nov 14, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR AS PER BC1018.1(2008 CODE); BC 1021.1(2014 CODE), BC 1006.3(2022 CODE) AND 27-3
#35720257Z
Jun 4, 2026
DEFAULT
$25,000
Nov 14, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
BC 907.2.8. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED CLASS "J" FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR SROS AT 4TH FLOOR, APARTMENT 4. PREVIOUS VIOLATION #35690484Y. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#35720259M
Jun 4, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Nov 14, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED AS PER BC 903.2 AND 27-954 FOR SROS AT 4TH FLOOR APARTMENT 4. PREVIOUS VIOLATION #35690483M. REME
#35720258K
Jun 4, 2026
DEFAULT
$25,000
Nov 14, 2025Quality of Life CLASS - 1
DWELLING CONVERTED, MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY DOB RECORDS. NOTED AT 4TH FLOOR, APARTMENT 4 HAS BEEN CONVERTED AND OCCUPIED TO 3 SROS, HAVING 3 FE
#35720256R
Jun 4, 2026
DEFAULT
$70,000
Nov 14, 2025Quality of Life CLASS - 1
DWELLING CONVERTED, MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY DOB RECORDS. NOTED AT 4TH FLOOR, APARTMENT 4 HAS BEEN CONVERTED AND OCCUPIED TO 3 SROS, HAVING 3 FE
#35720254N
Jun 4, 2026
DEFAULT
$70,000
May 12, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED PER BC 903.2; 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APARTMENT 4, 4TH FLOOR. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCC
#35690483M
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 12, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: AT APARTMENT 4 ON THE 4TH FLOOR ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.
#35690485X
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 12, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT; ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: AT APARTMENT 4 ON THE 4TH FLOOR INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR WASHER DRYER. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.
#35690488L
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 12, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR AS PER BC 1008.1(2008 CODE), 27-366, BC 1021.1(2014 CODE); BC 1006.3(2022 CODE) FOR
#35690482K
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 12, 2025Unknown CLASS - 1
ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: AT APARTMENT 4 ON THE 4TH FLOOR, INSTALLED ELECTRIC WIRING FOR CEILING FAN/LIGHTING FIXTURE IN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, 220V ELECTRIC LINE FOR WASHER/DRYER, OUTLET
#35690487J
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$8,000
May 12, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
BC-907.2.8. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APARTMENT 4, 4TH FLOOR. REMEDY: COMPLY WITH CODE.
#35690484Y
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 12, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER; FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION FOR EVERY BEDROOM. NOTED:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION APARTMENT 4 ON 4TH FLOOR HAVING CREATED AN A
#35690486H
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 12, 2025Quality of Life CLASS - 2
PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THEN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSED. DOB RECORDS INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS "A" MULTIPLE DWELLING. NOW UNIT 4 ON THE 4TH FLOOR IS BEING USED
#35690481Z
Jul 17, 2025
DEFAULT
$10,000
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 19, 1997ELECTRIC SIGNS

#ST05R
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 19, 1997ZONING

#ST03M
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 19, 1997ZONING

#ST05M
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 22, 1993CONSTRUCTION

#STB01
VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Sep 22, 1993CONSTRUCTION

#STB02
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 22, 1993CONSTRUCTION

#STB03
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
HPD (4) · C 2 · B 1 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 29, 2024I§ 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS # 5 VACATE # 257016 LOCATED AT APT, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST—
Oct 15, 2026C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT CELLAROct 21, 2026
Sep 24, 2026BApt 5 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5 LOWER LEVEL, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 29, 2026
Sep 24, 2026CApt 5 · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 19, 2026

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 15, 2026HPD C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT CELLAROpen
Sep 24, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5 LOWER LEVEL, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen
Sep 24, 2026HPD C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen

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City records as of Oct 25, 2026, 5:50 AM ET. BBL 1013230128.

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