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527 East 12 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00406-0050Map

Owner of record: 527-529 E 12 St HDFC

527 East 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 48 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 527-529 E 12 St HDFC. HPD has recorded 156 housing violations here, most recently on July 18, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
156
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
93

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 18, 2025

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 · 156

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all story at public hall

    Jul 18, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet, wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective missing bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west and south walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unnacceptable dual motion electromagnetic locking device at entrance door to building. basement level

    Apr 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective missing sink at west wall in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527''

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage with a mechanical heavy dity lock set and assembly at entrance door to building. basement level

    Apr 14, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at east in the 2nd room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all fixture in the bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east, west, south, north walls and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective missing sink in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective missing bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all fixture in the bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover to electrical switch at east wall in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''527'', at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celing and all walls in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sink in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Provide acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of a 6 storeys building i observed sidewalk shed installed at exposure # 1 for facade operation, upon review the department record it shows that the shed permit had expired since 02/10/202

    Feb 14, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#900760.rem:submit acceptable required t

    Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work started in apt d8, the company failed to notify the department 72 hours prior to commencement of work; bc3303.10.2, comply with code; comply with notice of violation

    Jul 2, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. note: on 3rd fl apts c1 & c3 entrance doors removed& 1 main entrance door erected & in right side apt kitchen removed & gas line cap. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Dec 9, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage way obstruction noted bldg having obstructed secondary means of egress of rear apts fire escapestairs as locked doors of exit passage way corridor from enclosed rear

    Sep 30, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg. appurtenances; noted: at exterior wall exp 1at 2nd & 3rd fl corniles & decorative facade cracking at east side of bldg pieces missing in need of repair. remedy: maintain exterior bldg

    Sep 12, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg walls. noted: at time of inspection cracks at bedroom walls. exp 1 east side along windows to ceiling in apts b7 c7 2nd & 3rd fl cracking & or settling causing windows not to close/lo

    Sep 12, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: kitchen area being re-done added laundry area in the kitchen, water supply & dryer exhaust. also noted: removing awindow in the kitchen. full apt renovation new electric & plumbing

    Sep 5, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: kitchen area being re done relocated new plumbing & electric. living room divided into 2 rooms new full bthrm plumbing & electric. remedy: stop all work to secure the site. obtain all

    Sep 5, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted removed plaster, wooden lathe from walls and ceiling and removed plumbing fixtures in apartment f-5 6th floor without first obtaining permits and approvals.restore to prior

    Feb 2, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round techincal report periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of building rules and regulations remedy : file th

    May 9, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt B2&4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt ME

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt ME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt ME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt ME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt ME

    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
1901
Floors
6
Residential units
48
Building area
23,172 ft²
Lot area
5,160 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
406 / 50
Assessed value
$2,059,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132905, last renewed Jul 8, 2026.

Questions about 527 East 12 Street

Who owns 527 East 12 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 527-529 E 12 St HDFC.

Does 527 East 12 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 156 housing violations at this property.

Is 527 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 527 East 12 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 527 East 12 Street?

It has 48 residential units.

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