261 Canal Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00209-0028Map
Owner of record: Empire 261 Canal LLC
261 Canal Street is an office building built in 1857 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 2 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Empire 261 Canal LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2023. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 120
- ECB violations
- 57
- HPD complaints
- 1
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 2
- 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 27, 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 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 120
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#347825 vio#081125pi10201sb dated 8/11/25 requring ownet tp provide a corrective action plan by 9/11/25 & start bldg reprs under permit by 10/11/25 as of 10/23/25 a cap and evidence was not rec'd. immed comply w/comssioner's order control# 347825 vio#081125pi10201sb to provide a corrective action plan
Oct 23, 2025
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide appx 100 linear feet of sidewal shed at the full width of exp #1 along canal street, total apprx 100 linear feet of sidewalk shed
Aug 12, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd @ exp1 cracked window sill on the 2fl & deteriorated mortar under the watertable on 2fl. obsvd spalling stucco @ exp3&4. obsvd a msonry crack @ interior wall @ bsmt.owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing w/dob&nys to submit a corrective action plan by sept 11 2025 bldg t/be repaired under permit
Aug 11, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Approximately 10 foot by 18-foot-high rear section of roof mounted terracotta sprinkler tank bulkhead wall has dislodged and collapsed to setback below with a 3 x 4 foot remaining section in danger of collapsing to setback below.
Apr 9, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work order.on 4/19/25,the rear wall of the terracota enclosure of the water tank@the roof south-east corner collapsed.the remainder of the terracota walls is in danger of collapse.immed demo the water power enclosure undr drct&cntinous sprvsn of pe 1.prvde means&methds to [email protected]
Apr 9, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 internal hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 internal high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 57
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with commisioner's order. dob-ftc #102325pi10203tc, dob-control #348325. dated 10/23/2025. no compliance on file for corrective action plan. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
Dec 5, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. building is a6 story and cellar interior lot, mixed use building. observed at deteriorated mortar under the watertable on 2nd floor. observed spalling st
Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted: approximately 10 foot by 18-foot-high section of terracotta wall has become dislodged and displaced. this is the rear section of the roof mounted sprinkler ta
Apr 9, 2025 · Penalty $12,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to the allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building departments records. application 102352133 , indicates 2 thru 4 floor to be occupied as factory and living / working suits . at time
Apr 5, 2024 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/out a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1, 28-118.3.2, under c of o# 109206 use is living & work qtr for artists. filed job# 102352133 to get new c of o never finished ground level is
Jun 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000005510 hasbeen inspected,tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000003756 hasbeen inspected,tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-failure to comply with law of drainage system pl 702.1 & 27-911)jim cap installed on sewerlines,installed tap on house draw line for 1'drawn dishcharge line con
Feb 4, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior wall defect: large section of stucco missing at east elevation between 5 story and roof line, loose and () stucco remain. provide protection make repairs. rmdy: make all repairs in
Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:accumulation of construction debris piled on 1flr.note:wood debris having sticking nails.rem:remove debris.
Aug 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted @ cellar level erected steel frame shoring to support 1 fl & sidewalk work 100% complete stop all work remedy: obtain permit provide engineers report attesting structural stability
Nov 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: all exit passageways at cellar level obstructed by merchandise & boxes. remedy: remove obstruction
Oct 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec bc 1001.4 misc viol: fail to provide required measures of egress. noted: exit from cellar completely sealed off. remedy: provide required means of egress
Oct 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records illegal occupancy noted: cellar occupied as jewelry manufacturing, offices and storages. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o a permit. work noted: at cellar level erect combustible full height partitions to create offices, manufacturing & storage. thru outcellar erect roll down gates at 1st floor install suspending ceiling a
Oct 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec bc 1001.4 misc viol: fail to provide means of egress from room or space as required. noted: 4 stores at 1st floor converted into 93 retail stores w.o providing required means of egress. remedy: provide requ
Oct 17, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at 1st floor exit passageway from multiple store blocked by stored merchandise & boxes. at front of premises drop ladder obstructed by sings & awning. re
Oct 17, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid cert of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2 alt 102352133 no c.o issued. remedy: obtain valid c/o and/or discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply with uses located completely within an enclosed bldgs noted located in a m1-5b zoning district. exist multiple ground level stores with merchandise being located on or above sidewalk (public) re
Oct 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o a permit. work noted: at ground fl. erect full height (combustible) partitions thru out floor to create 93 retail stores. at front of premises remove store front & install roll down gates. install 8 si
Oct 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. illegal occupancy noted at 1st fl connected 4 retail stores in to 93 retail stores.remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Having illuminated awning signage with surface area exceeding 12 sq ftwith letters higher than 12 in not limited to the name & address of the establishment. remedy: remove signs
Oct 17, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered changed bldg occupied w.o first obtaining a valid c of o. on the 3rd floor alt 1 permit pulled 120352133 to convert to office & occupied w.o obtaining valid c of o for such. c of o 109206 dated 4/18/96
Oct 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall noted:@ eastside in various locations masonry stucco is displaced @ time of insp.rem:maintain exterior wall
Jul 10, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with uses located completely within an enclosed bldg note:located in 2 mi56 zoning district exist multiple ground level stores with merchandise being located on or above public sidewalks incl
Sep 29, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. under alt # 102352133 no c/o was issued & entire bldg is occupied. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Jun 24, 2008 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg. occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy(c/0). c/0 #109206 shows that the 3rd floor is to be legally occupied as living & work qtr. for artists. 3rd fl. altered under type 1 permit #102352133
Dec 30, 2004 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit permit #102352133 expired 1/26/02 work in progress-finishing remedy renew permit
May 16, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h13,31q03.31-top of car..
Dec 22, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46u13,75u05,07l11.07-door open button on main car button stations.
Dec 22, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit pasageway: total obstruction noted:at rear of bldg exterior fire stair does not terminate at area of refuge. at 1flr lvl merchandise being slod & business done in front of & in exit vestiblule from public
Oct 23, 2000 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07l11,16l11,15b07.repair defective safe also unit on south side door.16-secure gibs on 6fl door.15-seal all halls on batch doors left by removal of locks.
Sep 13, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway total obstruction. noted at rear of building fire stairs does not to proper area of refuge. no auto access to building property. second floor space unitl illegal gates and locking handware
Dec 8, 1999 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36d,50y,51q,75u,32q,61b. secure motor room door, provide gear cover, five year test tag. cover under side of platform. tail rope rope and prove traveling cable from tail rope.
Oct 13, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y48k49k74x28h 74-ems phone not working.
Jun 11, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d28h35d50y46o54d57o57z47h 35-secure step to motor rm.
Jun 11, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y35h35y48o49o31d30h32m14i28h60m5i 31-secure all wire in motor rm 32-duct cover missing shaftway 60 c.w. buffer and car buffer spring missing 5-repari both car gates.
May 27, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18b,50y,17q, 18-adjust bar locks 50-clean oil from machine
Sep 26, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75r,57o,31m,14m,11b,74y,09h,13m,50y,16h, 75-perform 5 year test and tag 31-replace electric box cover (pit) 74-clean oil from top of car 13-two door open car needs 2 rape mirror
Sep 26, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
File and obtain permit for installation of new hatch doors and interlocks.
Oct 11, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,74#. 15 top floor.74 provide proper clearance between the counterweight + the buffer.
Mar 27, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15c,28l,11l.
Mar 27, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49. you were notified of the boiler inspection but you or your agents refused to let the inspector in when he visited the premises.
Jun 1, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is section of masonry window jamb at 4th story west located at front fell to sidewalk below. remedy- provide a full coverage sidewalk shed immediately. file a
Feb 2, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
48h,18l,73#. 73.perform 5yr. test, date and tag conform and file elev 3 form with this dept.
Oct 9, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15c,74l,28l,74am,73#. 74.repair sagety edge. 74a provide an outside alarm system. 73perform 5yr test date and tag governor and file elev.3form with this dept.
Oct 4, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15c,73#. 73.perform 5yr.test date and tag governor and file elev. 3 form with this dept.
Oct 4, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy-file report
Jan 28, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15c,74#,(74)put hoist cables on the proper grooves on the drum s
Dec 19, 1990 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
32,replace section of breeching-
Dec 12, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 5FL
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Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | $36,000,000 | Office buildings | 32 |
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O5)
- Year built
- 1857
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 103,047 ft²
- Lot area
- 17,961 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R9X
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 209 / 28
- Assessed value
- $12,323,250
- Landmark / historic district
- SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District Extension
HPD registration #610017, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 261 Canal Street
Who owns 261 Canal Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Empire 261 Canal LLC.
Does 261 Canal Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 Canal Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 2 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 261 Canal Street built?
City records list 1857 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 Canal Street?
It has 2 residential units and 32 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.