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259 Front Street

Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00107-0026Map

Owner of record: 40 Dover LLC

259 Front Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 40 Dover LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 21 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 2026

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 · 28

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash at fire excape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at all windows at the east and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door jambs in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the closet door at the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet door at the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing

    Feb 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing

    Feb 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Feb 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Feb 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Feb 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Feb 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Feb 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 30, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Refer to commissioner's order letter dated: 12/26/23,requiring 1 monitoring plan,2. structural assessment report,3.recurring structural stability reports. remedy: fail to comply w commissioner's order # 122623ceu10101mm mandatng structl assessmnt and recurring structural stability rpts. submit no later than 4/26/24

    Apr 17, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 7, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Refer to commissioner's order letter dated: 12/26/23, requiring: 1.monitoring plan,2.structural assessment report,3.recurring structurl stability reports. remedy: submit reports until permanent super structure strengthening is complete or this order is otherwise rescind ed

    Dec 26, 2023

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm. noted step cracking & vertical cracking at exp #1 with facade out of plumb. apt #2l in area adjacent to facade shows separating drywall with window to fire-escape in apt 2l extremely difficult to open. vertical cracking present at common corridor.

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 31, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 24, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 24, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    Aggravated conditions observed at today's inspection, consistent with violation #39185403l issued 4/21/2026. at exposures 1 and 4, severe step and vertical cracks with masonry separation remain. also observed a

    Aug 6, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    No access. unable to gain access into apartment 2l. no certificate of correction on file for class 1 violation #39100626n issued 12/1/2023 for vertical cracks at common corridor & fire escape window at apt 2l d

    Aug 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner under violation #39100626n issued 12/1/2023. aggravated conditions observed at exposure 1 including step and vertical cracking, facade out of plumb, damag

    Apr 21, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed installed heavy duty side walk shed erected. dob records at time of inspection show no permits on file., renew permit

    Apr 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted step cracking & vertical cracking at exp #1 with facade out of plumb. apt #2l in area adjacent to facade shows separating drywall with window to fire

    Dec 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:observation in apt.#4l flue on boiler in it's condition at inspection.the flue exhaust pipe for boiler has no c/o detection safety devices.no spill switch or ve

    Jan 28, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:based on my observation at 2:20pm gas meter for 4th floor is in the off position & locked.preventing tenant in apt.#4l from having heat,hot water,or cooking gas

    Jan 28, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    On the ground floor in cowgirl sea horse restaurant in the kitchen behind salamander oven using residential on the flex hose on gas line for commercial cooking equipment. also using bushing fitting on gas line

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit i observed on ground floor in cowgirl sea horse restaurant new water line and valve installed for new hot water heater, obtain permit

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at exp#1 lintels above windows throughout front in disrepair w/spalled concrete & pieces missing. remedy: repair & or replace.

    Dec 21, 2020

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed damaged, cracked brick/ mortar joints around the windows, missing brick from the lower level of the facade, and bowing at

    Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties per code. upon inspection of an energenvcy declaration site for bracing of exterior walls of a 4 sty existing bldg,when i asked(neplataly cornet)for daily lo

    Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain housekeeping. as noted:at time of inspection,responding to a complaint,observed the g.c was performing pile drilling operations. the job site was cluttered and unsafe for workers. large pile

    Jan 17, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence inadequate-as noted:at time of inspection,while responding to a complaint observed that the chainlink fence on water barrierswas not completely enclosing the construction site. a large opening wa

    Jan 17, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. 2-4 fls - illegal use ofoffice space. c/o #99028 dated 8.26.91 allowing to use 2-4 fl as offices not as residential apts. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend

    Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
8,620 ft²
Lot area
2,122 ft²
Zoning
C6-2A
Community board
101
Council district
1
Block / lot
107 / 26
Assessed value
$748,800
Landmark / historic district
South Street Seaport Historic District

HPD registration #144977, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 259 Front Street

Who owns 259 Front Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 40 Dover LLC.

Does 259 Front Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 Front 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 259 Front Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 Front Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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