174 Avenue A, Alphabet City, Manhattan: Violations and Building Information

About 174 Avenue A

174 Avenue A is an elevator apartment building in Alphabet City, Manhattan, built in 1998, with 46 apartments, on 7 floors. The lot is 9,837 sq ft, zoned R7A.

Building type

Elevator apartment building (class D1)

Year built

1998

Apartments

46

Floors

7

Building floor area

40,376 sq ft

Lot area

9,837 sq ft

Zoning

R7A · overlay C2-5

Floor area ratio

4.10 built of 4.00 allowed

Programmes and lists

HDFC (Article XI) · HUD-assisted housing · HUD Section 202 senior housing · Shelter-rent tax · LL97: limits from 2035 (income-restricted) · LL88 lighting

BBL

1004050001

From the city’s tax-lot records (DCP PLUTO), DOF, HPD, DOB and HUD programme lists. Zoning map for this lot.

NYC rules that apply here

Based on the building’s size, age and type. These apply whether or not anything is open.

• HDFC (Article XI)A Housing Development Fund Corporation under Article XI of the NY Private Housing Finance Law: usually a limited-equity co-op that the city sold to its tenants, or a non-profit-owned affordable building. Run by a resident board, usually volunteers, so the compliance calendar is the board’s job and often falls behind. The property-tax exemption is tied to a regulatory agreement with HPD, which can step in if the building is mismanaged or in distress.
• HUD-assisted housingHas a HUD rental-assistance contract (Section 8 project-based or similar). HUD inspects the property (REAC / NSPIRE) and scores it; low scores bring enforcement. Tenant income certifications and the contract renewal date drive the operating budget.
• HUD Section 202 senior housingSection 202 housing for low-income seniors. HUD inspection and contract rules apply, as for other HUD-assisted housing.
• Shelter-rent taxPays tax as a share of shelter rent instead of on assessed value: older limited-profit, HDFC or public-aid housing.
• LL97: limits from 2035 (income-restricted)On DOB’s Local Law 97 list as an income-restricted property (§ 28-320.3.9): limits from January 1, 2035, first report May 1, 2036.
• LL88 lightingOn DOB’s Local Law 88 list: lighting in non-residential and common spaces had to meet code by January 1, 2025 (and tenant submeters in the largest buildings), with a report to DOB.
• HPD registration every yearRequired for every residential building with 3 or more apartments, between May 21 and September 1. Without it, an owner cannot bring a nonpayment case or certify corrected violations. Read the guide
• Annual window-guard noticeEach January every tenant gets the window-guard notice; guards go on every window of an apartment where a child 10 or younger lives. Read the guide
• Heat and hot waterHeat season runs October 1 to May 31 (68°F by day when it is below 55°F outside, 62°F at night); hot water at 120°F all year. Read the guide
• Gas piping inspection every four years (Local Law 152)Every building except one- and two-family homes; the year depends on the community district. Read the guide
• Natural gas alarms by January 1, 2027Every apartment in a building with gas service needs a natural gas alarm (Local Law 157 of 2016, deadline set by Local Law 102 of 2025). Read the guide
• Façade inspection every five years (FISP / Local Law 11)Taller than six stories, so a qualified inspector must examine the exterior walls every five years and file with DOB. Read the guide
• Energy benchmarking and Local Law 97About 40,376 sq ft, over the 25,000 sq ft line: Local Law 84 benchmarking and the Local Law 97 emissions report are due May 1 if the building is on the covered list. Read the guide