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12 Pell Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00163-0002Map

Owner of record: Eastern Pell Realtycorp.

12 Pell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Eastern Pell Realtycorp.. HPD has recorded 195 housing violations here, most recently on September 6, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
195
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
141

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 6, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
24
About 100% of the building's 24 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 195

  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at door leading to fire-escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye capable of being padlocked ad door leading to fire-escape in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule

    May 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th story balcony, front stack

    Apr 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the upper sash of the west wall window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th story balcony, front stack

    Jun 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes rack at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling , all wall and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, north and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors door at apartment entrance in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts/household items at roof bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling and walls at roof bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceilings and trim at all stories at public hall

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at all walls, ceiling at all stories at public hall

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the floors and stairs from 1st story at public hall up to bulkhead

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors roof door

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls from 1st story at public hall up to bulkhead

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceilings and all walls from 1st story up to bulkhead

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed on room door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 10

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 16, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 16, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 9, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 9, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jun 22, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1(2014 code); 27-371; bc 1008.1.9(2014 code); bc 1010.1.8(2022 code); bc 1010.1.9(2022 code). noted: at

    May 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at ground floor rear exit and fire ladder obstructed by miscellaneous material creating hazard condition, in case of emergency. remedy: comply with code.

    May 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district. unlicensed physical treatment establishment, a prohibited use per zr 12-10, operating in a c6-1 district on ground floor. noted: individual offer a full body massage at rat

    May 3, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at ground floor has been converted/occupied as massage parlor "ocean 1 spa" with 8 massage rooms, break rooms, oils

    May 3, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found ao smith (model# hw 420 ) gas fired boiler not registered, maintain boiler; correct violating condition submit certificate of correction

    Aug 31, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found ao smith (model# hw 300) gas fired boiler not registered, maintain boiler; correct violating condition submit certificate of correction

    Aug 31, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy no#46019.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st floor level converted/occupied asocean 1 spa with unlicensed physical treatment masseuse and 6 massage

    Nov 25, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a c6-1 district on 1st floor level.noted:a masseuse offered to perform a full body mas

    Nov 25, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed in basement gas meters being blocked by storage, repair and/replace

    May 24, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit work noted:at first floor erected full height partition walls to create 6 rooms.rem:obtain all required permit

    Oct 28, 2020

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of 0#46019.illegal occupancy noted:first floor occupied as adult physical culture establishment doing business as glow day spa will 6 massage rooms with 7 fixbles wit

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Zr 73-36 at first floor occupied as aduit physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment "glow day spa" without bsa approval as required per zr 12-10.rem: discontinue illegal use.

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: at 1st floor commercial space (hair show) at rear of salon water leaking causingceiling tiles to fall down water coming from bathroom above salon

    Sep 17, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway or cirridor required with decreased by obstruction.no-ted:exit passageway required with decreased by air unit condenses &other obstruction at rear yard,exit from rear fire escape.remedy:remove o

    Nov 22, 1995

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space whererequired.noted:2nd means of egress from rear apts thru rear fire esca-pe.(1) does not go to any safe area.(2)blocked & decreased by installi

    Nov 22, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    1)work without a permit:2ac condensar units at rear yard-obstructing egress from upper floors.2)exit passageway reguired width decreased by ac condenser unit at rear yard drop ladder. location:rear yard east

    Nov 29, 1990 · Penalty $1,420

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted 2 condensor units at rear yard obstructing egress from upper floors exit passageway required width decreased by condensor unit at rear yard drop ladder. remedy remove condensor

    Aug 14, 1989 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 21, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 19, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 19, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 19, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 19, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2021 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
24
Building area
22,270 ft²
Lot area
3,935 ft²
Zoning
C6-1
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
163 / 2
Assessed value
$1,480,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107835, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 12 Pell Street

Who owns 12 Pell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eastern Pell Realtycorp..

Does 12 Pell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 195 housing violations at this property.

Is 12 Pell Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 12 Pell Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 12 Pell Street?

It has 24 residential units and 28 units in total.

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