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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 · 31

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel creating storage area 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 28, 1990

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sewer line cellar front cellar er1.

    May 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 7, 2026$340,000Coops - 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.