551 East 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00406-0039Map
Owner of record: 551 East 12 Street H
551 East 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 551 East 12 Street H. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 23 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 31
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 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 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
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 24, 2016
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required. light fixture present. at front areaway
Dec 24, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required.
Apr 13, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out of guide 2 sty front fire escape.
Aug 17, 1999
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2 sty front stack.
Jul 29, 1999
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood shed errected at roof.
Jun 28, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes building material 4 and 5 sty public hall.
Jun 28, 1990
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel creating storage area 2 sty public hall.
Jun 28, 1990
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose loose wood treads 12 and 13 up from bottom 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Jun 28, 1990
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet 2 sty south apt 1 bathroom er1. located at apt 1
May 7, 1988 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty south apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
May 7, 1988 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty south apt 1. located at apt 1
May 7, 1988 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the cellar throughout approx 4 inches deep cellar er1.
May 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sewer line cellar front cellar er1.
May 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts incandescent minimum required.
May 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead at roof.
Oct 4, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of 5 sty public hall household articles.
Oct 4, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2nd sty balcony front fire escapes.
Jul 17, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 13, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 13, 1991
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 26, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a variance.work noted-new tile work being installed in bathroom of 3rd floor apartment#3.(2)installation of sheetrock in bathroom of 4th floor apartment #5.remedy:stop all work before 7:00am and af
May 30, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | $340,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 406 / 39
- Assessed value
- $2,474,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132947, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.
Questions about 551 East 12 Street
Who owns 551 East 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 551 East 12 Street H.
Does 551 East 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 551 East 12 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 551 East 12 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 551 East 12 Street?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.