265 Water Street
Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00107-0044Map
Owner of record: 265 267 Water St Corp
265 Water Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1872 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 7 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is 265 267 Water St Corp. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- 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.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 18
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
No ll 11/98 cycle 5 report filed
Nov 3, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 3, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Oct 1, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 16, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Feb 27, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Feb 26, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
At the time of my inspection i observed 2 workers at 4th floor site working on the outlet for the walls without a proper electrical permit., obtain permit; stop all electrical work. obtain electrical permit. ca
Jan 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Firestopping has been removed from the entire ceiling, sprinklers heads have been covered, and smoked detector have been covered. fire saveguards have been altered/covered and prevented from functioning as requ
Oct 10, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Tpp not acurate and does not state means and methods.; 28-201.1, comply with code
Oct 10, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify dob of incident in response to complaint it was reported that black liquid has fallen from sidewalk shed splashing onto sidewalk in front of restaurant. i asked worker if they notified d.o.b
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.3 design drawings. in response to a compliant upon request to see supported pipe scaffold design drawing none was provided.rem:providedrawings for supported pipe scaffold.
Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3307.6.5 failure to provide installation request for sidewalk shed in response to compliant upon request to see the sidewalk shed installation report none was provided.rem: provice installation report for
Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by const operation response to an incident where it as requested that black liquid and spilled from sidewalk shed splashing onto sidewalk below. i observed
Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3307.6.4 design drawing in response to compliant upon request to see sidewalk shed design drawing none was provided.rem: provide drawing for sidewalk shed.
Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade. note: exp. 4 west elevation:spall masonry brick open/eroded mortar joints. no amended report file as of 02/03/17. remedy: maintain exterior bldg facade safety,provide s
Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments for alt 2 job #110428895 of which permit expired 7/21/09 & applicant of record is requesting a letter of completion non conformin
Feb 27, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.during inspection of catering establishment installation of exhaust fan box & related duct work has occurred leading to the roof through chimney also a window w/an open fan has been installed
Mar 30, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Sec.mc506.3.12.2exhaust inadequate,creating nuisance due to installation of fan at the rear of the catering establishment 1fl in a window that leads to 3'open air shaft.fish smells & other smells are now being
Mar 30, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Mc506.1. inadequate installation of commercial kitchen exhaust .duct work for exhaust system is defective in that duct work is not made of proper gauge also is found to lead directly to the exterior of the bldg
Mar 30, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Oct 15, 1998 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans alt-788/82 approved copy january 12,1990 noted:1)lot line windows not installed as per approved plans. 2)h/w heater electric 3)indicate gas space heaters. 4)fire rated pa
Dec 17, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted:installation of a lot line window approx 10'x4' location:7th floor apartment south/center. remedy:obtain a permit 2nd approvals from this department
Dec 17, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain - interior. noted: 1) hand railing in the public stairway not providing required spacing from wall. 2) the fire stop is broken, missing & defective at ceiling line 3) no sound abatement mate
Dec 17, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Hazardous
Side walk shed does not meet building code specifications no lights under side walk shed shep approx 38 ft long installed under bn 9707-89 and permit 20905-89 which exp on 12-31-89. remedy install lights with
Oct 24, 1989 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide adequate protection for side walk and walkways druing construction operation note pointing front facade of 8 sty building at 7 sty without protection for public or property note no sidewalk
Sep 29, 1989 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1872
- Floors
- 8
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 18,450 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,196 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2A
- Community board
- 101
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 107 / 44
- Assessed value
- $3,835,800
- Landmark / historic district
- South Street Seaport Historic District
HPD registration #140918, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 265 Water Street
Who owns 265 Water Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 265 267 Water St Corp.
Does 265 Water Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 265 Water 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 265 Water Street built?
City records list 1872 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 265 Water Street?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.