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179 Essex Street, Manhattan

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1900 6 units Class S9 Residential
Registered to STEVEN CROMAN LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
HIGH RISK
11 Open Violations
7B 4A
13 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
5 Last 30 Days
7 hazardous (Class B) violations currently open. Review the full list below and document existing conditions at move-in.

311 Complaint Summary

5
Last 30 Days
6
Last 90 Days
13
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 17% compared to the previous 6 months.
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
4(31%)
WATER LEAK
3(23%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
2(15%)
PLUMBING
1(8%)
GENERAL
1(8%)
ELECTRIC
1(8%)
APPLIANCE
1(8%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

29 Inspections on Record
Passed Most Recent Result
2026-08-03 Most Recent Date
2026-08-03 Compliance Passed
2026-06-17 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2026-01-29 Compliance Passed
2025-12-10 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2025-06-06 Initial Passed
2024-12-09 Initial Passed
2024-06-12 Initial Passed
2023-12-11 Initial Passed
2023-06-13 Initial Passed
2023-04-10 Compliance Passed
2022-12-07 Initial Passed
2022-07-12 Compliance Passed
2022-06-06 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2021-06-18 Initial Passed
2020-05-12 Initial Passed
2019-12-06 Initial Passed
2019-06-10 Initial Passed
2018-12-19 Initial Passed
2018-06-11 Initial Passed
2017-09-21 Initial Passed
2016-12-13 Initial Passed
2016-01-13 Initial Passed
2015-03-26 Initial Passed
2014-04-29 Initial Passed
2013-11-06 Compliance Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

4 Class A
7 Class B
0 Class C
Driving this hazardous violations rating
Class B Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall and ceiling in the… 2026-09-02
Class B Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from… 2026-09-02
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Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184307

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184308

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184301

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184303

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184304

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST , NORTH WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184305

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST , NORTH WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184306

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184310

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

Class A § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQFT AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #19184302

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQFT AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
2026-03-21 ▼

Violation ID: #18727850

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-21T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

Class A § 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2026-03-21 ▼

Violation ID: #18727849

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 7 Class B (hazardous) violations currently open. Prospective renters should review the full violation list, request HPD inspection history before signing, and document all existing conditions in writing at move-in.

Data current as of September 16, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: September 16, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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This building has 13 complaints and active hazardous violations. We recommend reviewing the full history before making a decision.

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About This Data

Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: September 16, 2026.