221 Seaman Avenue
221 Seaman Avenue in Inwood, Manhattan, has 53 open HPD violations, 20 of them class C, and 122 of 228 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (58/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 228 units · Built 1924
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 58/100)
- 20 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 31 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 122 of 228 units are rent-stabilized; 143 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: Medium (53 open, 20 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 31 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (18 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
53 open violations: 20 class C (immediately hazardous), 22 class B, 11 class A. 28 issued in the last 12 months. 525 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2001-06-19. Newest violation issued 2026-09-30.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 513 days from issue to close for the 36 violations closed in the last 12 months.
5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19258825
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st window frame from the north, east wall, kitchen, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19267024
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 2nd room from the north, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19267022
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st door from the north, east wall, 2nd room from the north, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19267021
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, foyer, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19267019
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st door from the north, east wall, foyer, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19267020
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st room from the north, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19267023
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D1), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19258826
311 housing complaints
58 in the last 12 months, 186 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (31), Unsanitary Condition (13), Paint/Plaster (9), Plumbing (4), Door/Window (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 18 infested units in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 16 infested, 16 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 7 infested, 7 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (8 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
122 of 228 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 122 in 2024, 143 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: PARK TERRACE REALTY LLC. Head officer: DOMINICK GUARNA. Managing agent: METROPOLITAN PROPERTY SERVICES. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Oct 20, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1022430090, HPD building ID 805205. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Inwood-207 St (A), 4 min walk
- 215 St (1), 4 min walk
- 207 St (1), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 53 open (20 class C, 22 class B, 11 class A). 5 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 58 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 18 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.