135 William Street

Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00078-0001Map

Owner of record: 135 William Street Associates,

135 William Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 30 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is 135 William Street Associates,. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2022.

HPD violations: 10
DOB violations: 55
ECB violations: 41
HPD complaints: 36

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Feb 16, 2022

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jan 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall stairs, 12th story
Jan 28, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8b, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jan 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of drop ceilings installed at all stories at public hall
May 23, 2002
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition , ( entire story being used as commercial space) in the entire apartment located at apt all, 5th story
May 23, 2002 · Apt ALL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition , (entire story being used as commercial space.) in the entire apartment located at apt .., 5th story
May 23, 2002 · Apt ..
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition , ( entire story being used as commercial space.) in the entire apartment located at apt .., 7th story
May 23, 2002 · Apt ..
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 55

Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 28, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Mar 27, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p862
Sep 25, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p863
Sep 25, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p864
Sep 25, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p863
Dec 17, 1998
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p862
Dec 17, 1998
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p864
Dec 17, 1998
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 41

Class - 1
1rcny 103-04 failure to repair swarmp conditions in a timely manner. owner failed to repair "cracked terracotta" within time frame recommended by the qewi. qewi howard zimmerman recommended in his technical rep
Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances.note:observedat expo.#2(south) cracked terra cotta at 13 fl water table.2)expo.#4 (north)cracked decorative stone at 3rd & 4th fl watertables.remedy:mai
Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu-08v01. car going ghrough floor in both directions and re-levels cease use item. contact nycdob to lift cease use.
Mar 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
52l10,44l10 or 11-cease use; significant slack in hoist ropes occurred during category five test, test cannot be completed until hoist ropesare equalized. further more repair or replace traction sheave.
Feb 22, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10,39p16,17d06,37o02,40o02,56o02,42o02,42d06, - 02-x- 2 way communication, 42-d- secure relay, 39-p- no access to car top - provide as per code
Nov 28, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10,16d06,17d06,37o02,40o02,39p16,56o02,42o02,-02-x-2 way communication, 39-p- no access to cartop - provide as per code, 16-d- site guard - lobby door - properly secure
Nov 28, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
02/x/10,37/o/02,39/o/02,56/o/02,02-x-2way communication
Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Cease use16/m/07,02/x/10,37/o/02,39/o/02,56/o/02/16-m-eccentric missing on "14th" flr-call (212)566-5542 for reinspection & to lift cease use/02-x-2way communication
Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg east elevation observe flower pots store & blocking pathway landing on fire escape facade. remedy: maintain exterior bldg remove all storage & flower pots from fire escape land
Aug 10, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by an authorized person @ site noted 2pt suspended scaffold @ exp 3 full acess is available to bldg & there are no inspection records available upon
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions:periodic inspection of ext walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.file the re
Jun 4, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications noted on the southwest side of the bldg one of the sidewalk shed support lag is placed right in the middle of the pedestrian crosswalk handicapped ramp not leavin
Aug 24, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required bt article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations
Nov 21, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83b07. provide work permit in lobby code 27-94
Feb 1, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83x10
Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
51bb12, 51bb-reshackle
Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
41l10/85bb5/86bb5/38l10/51bb12/53bb12/38o2/.41-cease use of device.carrelevels w/doors open-tripping hazard.38-repair defective car top run box.51-reshackle.53-reshackle.38-clean car top.
Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
53k11/54k11/36l10/83l10/.36l10-sheave squeaks during motion repair/lubricate sheave bearings.83l10-during motion around the lobby loud rattling noise in shaftway.repair device.
Apr 3, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
21q11,51u12,38o02,66o02. #21-q-11- basement
Nov 14, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
07m11/84l10/51u12/38o02/66o02.07-m-11 door open.button.84-l-10 repair emergency telephone.
Nov 14, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
84l10/21q11/51u12/38o02/66o02.84-l-10 repair emergency phone.21q-11 2nd fl.
Nov 14, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
53bb12. reshackle
Jun 12, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83x10 83-x-10 repair elevator and return to service.
May 25, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
38o02/38y02/55y13/41g11.
Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
55y13/66o02.
Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
2m7/ 18m7/ 48b13/ 49b13/ 73m16/ 2-m-7 - no alarm bell in car or on stop switch 18-m-07 missing interlock cover 48-b-13 reshackle 49-b-13 reshckle 73-m-16 missing 5 year rest tag
Jun 18, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
48b13/ 49b13/ 30o2/ 18m7/ 48-b-13 reshackle 49-b-13 reshackle 30-o-2 car top dirty 18-m-7 missing inter lock covers
Jun 18, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
48b13/ 49b13/ 73u16/ 73x11/ 48-b-13 - reshackle 49-b-13 reshackle 73-u-16 - missing 5 yr test tag 73-x-11 return to service
Jun 18, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy building being used as dormitory with four(4) or more unrelated occupants. occupying a class 'a' apartment. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amen
May 29, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy. stories number 5,6 and 7 are being used for commercial purposes certificnte of occupancy indicates 1 story only may be used commerciallys all othe
May 29, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02l11-74i12-50o02-28h11-40q03- repa alarm system 74# tel. phone box damage soft clean machine 28 guide shoes worn 40# provide cover on elec switch on gov.
Aug 28, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
09h12/02b07/31q03/28h17-replace worn door gibs. alarm bell for car stop not working 31# provide covers under side of platform 28 # repair guide shoes worn.
Aug 28, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupacy #120211 floors #2,3,10 and 11.illegally being uses as dormitories from legal use of class a apartments.remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c
Dec 28, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
60j,55m,75u,73o, 60-provide proper counterweight clearence 55-pit light 75-perform 5 year test 73-clean entire device.
Apr 3, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
60j,46k,57o,73o, 60-provide proper counterweight clearance 46-rogue hoist cables 57-clean pit 73-clean entire device.
Apr 3, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
60j,57m,57o,73o, 60-provide proper counterweight clearence 57-pit light 57-clean pit 73-clean entire installation.
Apr 3, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining a permit.remedy:obtain a permit for mechanical equipment or remove units.
Jun 27, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,46u,03o,35o,57o,30o,33o.35-0-02 clean overhead machine room.
Jan 30, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,46u,03o,35o,57o,30o,33o.
Jan 30, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,18i,05i,03o,35o,30o,57o,##,46u.18-i 11 repair damaged interlocks floor number 2-6-7-9-16 install all interlock covers 05-i-11 provie handle on car gate ### repair window in shaft
Jan 30, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
49l. provide proper clearance between cut and buffer.
Feb 22, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 10A
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 10A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 16B
Close
Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 603
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 603
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 603
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 603
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 603
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 603
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 8B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 8B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 10A
Close
Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 6A
Close
General
Locks
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 6A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 10B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 10B
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 15A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 29, 2006 · Apt 15A
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 29, 2006 · Apt 9B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt ENT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Lighting
Oct 30, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Electric
Lighting
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 16
Residential units: 30
Building area: 76,988 ft²
Lot area: 3,718 ft²
Zoning: C6-4
Community board: 101
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 78 / 1
Assessed value: $7,258,050
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #141564, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.

Questions about 135 William Street

Who owns 135 William Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 135 William Street Associates,.

Does 135 William Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 135 William Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 135 William Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 135 William Street?

It has 30 residential units and 33 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.