Does 31 Essex Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 31 Essex Street, Manhattan currently has 23 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 13 Class B (hazardous), and 8 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated September 14, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 31 Essex Street, Manhattan received?

31 Essex Street, Manhattan has received 6 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is UNSANITARY CONDITION with 2 complaints.

Is 31 Essex Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 31 Essex Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 8 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. UNSANITARY CONDITION (2 complaints), 2. WATER LEAK (1 complaint), 3. GENERAL (1 complaint).

Are there Class C violations at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 31 Essex Street, Manhattan currently has 8 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan was filed on February 9, 2026. In total, 25 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan?

31 Essex Street, Manhattan currently has 23 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 13 Class B (hazardous), and 8 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 31 Essex Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

31 Essex Street, Manhattan has 8 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 31 Essex Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

31 Essex Street, Manhattan

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1910 16 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to XIU Q SHI LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

23 Open Violations

8C 13B 2A

6 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 8 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 100% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 3 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

2(33%)

WATER LEAK

1(17%)

GENERAL

1(17%)

ELECTRIC

1(17%)

APPLIANCE

1(17%)

📅 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

37 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-07-07 Most Recent Date

2026-07-07 Initial Passed

2026-01-14 Initial Passed

2025-06-30 Initial Passed

2025-01-06 Initial Passed

2024-07-02 Initial Passed

2024-01-03 Initial Passed

2023-07-11 Initial Passed

2023-04-17 Stoppage Stoppage done

2023-02-01 Stoppage Stoppage done

2023-01-06 Initial Passed

2022-11-23 Treatments Bait applied

2022-11-07 Treatments Bait applied

2022-11-03 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2022-10-03 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-07-06 Initial Passed

2022-01-12 Initial Passed

2021-07-06 Initial Passed

2019-12-30 Initial Passed

2019-11-12 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2019-10-24 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2019-07-03 Initial Passed

2019-01-14 Initial Passed

2018-07-05 Initial Passed

2018-01-10 Initial Passed

2017-09-13 Initial 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

2 Class A

13 Class B

8 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Active mice infestation 2025-06-04

Class C Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen 2025-06-04

See all 23 violations ▼

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938028

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938031

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-09-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17312677

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO NORTH YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-09-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17312680

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO NORTH YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO NORTH COURT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17068821

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO NORTH COURT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17068817

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17068816

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17068820

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19007242

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19007243

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO EAST WALL PANEL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19007245

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO EAST WALL PANEL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938025

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 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 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938024

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938026

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938023

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938027

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-06-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17938029

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-09-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17312678

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-09-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17312679

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17068819

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17068818

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER MISSING BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19007244

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER MISSING BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

Class A § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT BUILDING FRONT STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE

2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17068822

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT BUILDING FRONT STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE

⚠️ 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

Neighborhood Comparison

How 31 Essex Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Lower East Side in the last 12 months.

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NYC Average

📊 That's 2.0× the Lower East Side average · top 10% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 8 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 6 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of September 14, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: September 14, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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