80 Avenue B
Composite verdict
This address — 80 Avenue B, Manhattan — is registered to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation as a Class QG property with zero listed units, which strongly suggests this is not a residential building at all, but rather a parks or recreational facility. HPD shows zero open violations and an A grade, but that record likely reflects the non-residential nature of the property rather than a well-maintained apartment building. Rent stabilization data is unavailable because the BBL is not in the WoW database. Before going any further, you should verify that a legitimate residential lease is even being offered here — the ownership and classification raise serious red flags about whether this is a lawful rental.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
units
(out of 100)
rent
rating
min walk
(311 complaints)
errands grade
nearby
- The building is registered to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation as a Class QG property with zero units — what is the legal basis for offering a residential lease at this address, and can you provide a certificate of occupancy showing residential use?
- Since rent stabilization data is unavailable (BBL not in WoW database), can you provide documentation of the unit's regulatory status — is it rent stabilized, rent controlled, or market rate, and what is the legal regulated rent if applicable?
- 311 records show 120 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the surrounding area over the past 12 months — who is responsible for heat and hot water in this unit, and what is the response protocol if service fails?
- The noise grade for this location is F ('Very high noise activity'), with 148 residential noise complaints and 70 commercial noise complaints in the past 12 months — what soundproofing or mitigation exists in the unit, and what are the quietest hours in the building?
- Crime score is 64/100 with a C grade, including 10 assault-related offenses and 8 grand larceny incidents nearby — what building security measures are in place, such as a keyed entry, intercom, or cameras?
- There are 64 unsanitary condition complaints and 27 rat complaints in the surrounding area over the past 12 months — what is the building's pest control schedule, and have there been any rodent or sanitation issues inside the building itself?
- Confirm the physical nature of the building at 80 Avenue B before any showing — if it is a parks facility or non-residential structure, do not proceed with a lease signing until you have seen a valid certificate of occupancy designating the space for residential use.
- If you do gain access to the interior, inspect heating infrastructure (radiators, boiler access, hot water supply) given the 120 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints logged in the area — check for cold spots, rust, or signs of deferred maintenance.
- Walk the block and surrounding streets at the time of day you would typically be home — the F-grade noise rating (279 total noise complaints, including 49 street/sidewalk complaints) and C-grade crime score mean firsthand observation of foot traffic, noise levels, and street conditions is essential.
80 Avenue B sits in Manhattan, ZIP 10009. The closest subway is 2 Av (F) (8-minute walk), served by the F, J, L, M, and Z lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 286 restaurants, 81 cafes, 75 groceries, and 15 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 064 Robert Simon (grades Pre-K to 5), a 2-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 279 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 64/100 safety score.
- Jun 4, 2014 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Jun 4, 2014 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- May 7, 2014 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- ONE PLUS ONE TWO, INC.
- ONE PLUS ONE TWO, INC.
- EAST VILLAGE FINEST DELI CORP.
- P.S. 064 Robert Simon
- The STAR Academy - P.S.63
- 2 Av (F)
- 1 Av (L)
- Delancey St-Essex St (F,M,J,Z)
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