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516 East 12 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00405-0016Map

Owner of record: David 516 LLC

516 East 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is David 516 LLC. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
107
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
77

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 23, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 10% of the building's 20 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 107

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 13

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 13

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at east wall riser in the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 13

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 13

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color cracks at ceiling and at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 13

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hole at wood flooring in the 1st room from north located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 13

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose, splitting, water damaged, wooden stringer at staircase leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 1st window from north at east wall, causing a guillotine effect at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of water bugs at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening device at bulkhead door preventing re entry from roof to building interior , 5th story

    Dec 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down stopper at door in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at vestibule door leading to public hallway , 1st story

    Sep 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at roof at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th sty balcony,front stack at fire escape

    Apr 13, 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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1f1569

    Apr 28, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35681597x issued on 10/28/2024 for required means of egress at apartment #2 transient used space., file

    Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35681596y issued on 10/28/2024 for lack of automatic sprinkler system for transient use of apartment #2

    Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for aggravated class 1 failure to maintain violation #35688564l issued on 3/5/2025 for lack of fire alarm system for transient use of apartment #2

    Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35681598h issued on 10/28/2024 for lack of fire alarm system for transient use of apartment #2., file a

    Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 aggravated failure to maintain violation #35688563j issued on 3/5/2025 for lack of automatic sprinkler system for transient use of apar

    Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Premises is a 5 story multiple dwelling with ongoing unpermitted work at parapet wall exposure#3. parapet wall at exposure#3 approximately 3'high by 20' length has been full removed with inadequate safety measu

    Oct 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Premises is a 5 story multiple dwelling with ongoing unpermitted work at parapet wall exposure#3. parapet wall at exposure#3 approximately 3'high by 20' length has been full removed with inadequate safety measu

    Oct 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at 1st floor apartment 2a. previous violat

    Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use at 1st floor apartment 2a. previous violation #35681598h. remedy: discontinue illega

    Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner: lack of required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008,1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient

    Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/conveerted for other than permanent residential purposes. department of buildings records indicate: noted: at 1st floor level apartment 2a used/converted to transient use with 4 guests s

    Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $57,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes,dob records indicates permises to be legally approved as class a multiple dwelling.now at the 1st floor unit#2 is used/converted tr

    Oct 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack of system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at the 1st floor unit#2.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Oct 28, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1,1021 and 27-366 for transient use at unit#2 at the 1st floor.rem:discont

    Oct 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use atthe 1st floor unit#2.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Window a/c unit at exposure#1, 3rd floor. has no support bracket, repair and or replace; repair/replace

    Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of building records. kitchen floor pierced &spiral stairs installed leading to 3 room & full bathroom turning class "a" apt onto illegal duplex @cellar.

    Feb 21, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted at cellar level erected full height partition walls w doors creating 3 bdrms and 1 bathroom. installed water and waste lines for 3 pc bathroom(sink, toilet, stall shower), obtain all pe

    Feb 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal occupancy noted: at cellar level 3 bedrooms with beds, pillows, clothing and personal items., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Feb 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,50,50a/50-holes in boiler room ceiling/50a-gas hot water not legaly abandoned

    Aug 14, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 13

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 20, 2020 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 21, 2020 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 5

    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 (C4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,730 ft²
Lot area
2,581 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
405 / 16
Assessed value
$1,783,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #129044, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 516 East 12 Street

Who owns 516 East 12 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David 516 LLC.

Does 516 East 12 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.

Is 516 East 12 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 516 East 12 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 516 East 12 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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