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18 Mercer Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00231-0019Map

Owner of record: 18 Mercer Equity INC

18 Mercer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1861 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 7 residential units across 5.5 floors. The owner of record is 18 Mercer Equity INC. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on May 12, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
62
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
50

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 12, 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 · 62

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at 1st window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing base cabniets in the kitchen located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 (sq ft) at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 (sq ft) at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 (sq ft) at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17171098 issued 07-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 (sq ft) at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17171094 issued 07-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3rdflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling, south, and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 3rdflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3rdflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17090524 issued 02-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3rdflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3rdflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper corner cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3rdflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south, and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 3rdflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door

    Jul 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16721044 issued 06-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet at north and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft on the wood interior cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15740088 issued 24-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15740090 issued 24-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft on the wood interior cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at lobby, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at lobby, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at lobby, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at lobby, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at lobby, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material household items and storage in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper and lower sash of north west and south west windows in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper and lower sash of north east and south east windows in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 13, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 27, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 25, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    70o02,67x10,16t07,39q03,39b09,17b10,40##16. 70-dirty pit; 67-in car phone inoperative; 16-label all hoistway door; 39-install toc light guard; 39-remove recess//standing room at top floor window; 17-bend al

    May 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.6.5.3 sidewalk shed shall be maintained & used by gc,or where there is no gc or active work the bldg owner. noted: at time of inspection there is no active work. shed walk shed parapet panel wood is

    May 25, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalkshed as required by code. sidewalk shed erected under job #140246286 along exp1 has inoperable bulbs rendering affected area visibly dark,

    Dec 29, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1<27.366for transient use on 3rd flr.rmdy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 13, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit work noted: at 3 flr apt erect full height partitions to subdivide apartment as 2 apts.install structure to create mezzaninermdy:stop all work. obtain permit.

    Nov 13, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#100151906 illegal occupancy noted:3-flr apartment subdivided on 2 apartments front apartment occu piedas a transiet use.rmdy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 13, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8-failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use on 3rd floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 13, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: at 4th flrhall/public corridor, which also acts as the primary means of and secondary means of egress, is partially blocked by debris. this can impede

    Oct 6, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at public hallway/stairway, flrs. 4,5,6 egress obstructed by various objects:flr. 4:cardboard boxes,file/portfolio folders, folding shopping cart, coat rack

    Apr 8, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: approved plan #100151906 not available at time of inspection. remedy: provide approved plans at premises.

    Mar 2, 1999

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    73m 73m devcie #15825 removed work done without a permit sugg remedy file for work permit

    Oct 21, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file report of compliance with ll16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems remedy file report

    Jan 28, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2022 · Apt APT2BU

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3EW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3EW

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2015 · 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 (C6)
Year built
1861
Floors
5.5
Residential units
7
Building area
7,560 ft²
Lot area
1,694 ft²
Zoning
M1-5/R9X
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
231 / 19
Assessed value
$2,773,350
Landmark / historic district
SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District

HPD registration #142177, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 18 Mercer Street

Who owns 18 Mercer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 18 Mercer Equity INC.

Does 18 Mercer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 18 Mercer 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 18 Mercer Street built?

City records list 1861 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 18 Mercer Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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