656 St Nicholas Avenue,Manhattan, NY 10030
30 Units
•Built in 1920
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
211 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 319 violations which is 10.63 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
41Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
167Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
111Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 16, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 6th storyNov sent out
Apr 16, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 6th storyNov sent out
Apr 16, 2024§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 05, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 05, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 01, 2024(a) § hmc: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.Nov sent out
Mar 06, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 28, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 27, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 13, 2024§ 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Nov 24, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 6th storyNov sent out
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north, the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 31, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 31, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 31, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balances at upper and lowers sashes window at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 31, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top heat riser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 31, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 31, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 16, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: refit closet doors at east in the 2nd room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 15, 2023Section 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 04, 2023Section 27-2005 hmc: refit. door at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 04, 2023Section 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the north wal in the 1st room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 04, 2023Section 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 15, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Jul 13, 2022Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all components at all stories at east at fire escape, section ''east''Nov sent out
Feb 16, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.First no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 26, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
Jun 25, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
May 07, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit window counter balance at upper and lower sash in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 07, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit window counter balance at upper and lower sash in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 14, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code refit the door in the entrance located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 30, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit shower door in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 12, 2019Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor improper frame at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Nov 20, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Nov 20, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Nov 20, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 25, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 22, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frameNot complied with
Jan 20, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all metal pipes in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 20, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code refit entrance door to apartnment located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
3.5 stars
Building fine, landlord sexist
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, beautiful views, good (c) openi...
Cons:
Landlord is bad at responding (c) openigloo to ...
3.375 stars
Good and bad
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location is great, and (c) openigloo my apa...
Cons:
The elevator and building are (c) openigloo dir...
Advice to owner:
Answer your phones and empty the voicemail boxe...
2.6666666666666665 stars
Poor Management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Newly renovated unit, helpful super
Cons:
Bedbugs, unresponsive management, poor and (c) ...
Advice to owner:
Take care of your tenants