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523 East 12 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00406-0053Map

Owner of record: Jms Village LLC

523 East 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Jms Village LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 28, 2026. 15 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
84

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 28, 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
9
About 50% of the building's 18 apartments
Down from 11 in 2018

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 · 31

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt gfrw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt GFRW

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt gfrw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt GFRW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at ceiling, east wall, south wall and north wall in the bathroom located at apt gfrw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt GFRW

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt GFRW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stand at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stand at vestibule

    Aug 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance , 1st story

    Aug 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Mar 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and house hold items at 4th story balcony at building front

    Mar 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at bulkhead door to roof

    Apr 30, 2020

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 4th story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Jan 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 4th story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Jan 24, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 4th story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Jan 18, 2020

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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 5, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose east hand rail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage two refrigerators with doors intact at rear yard

    Jul 6, 2015

    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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application# 122725391 due to reocation of the master plumber's and/or fire suppres sion license. all work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped immediately

    Dec 9, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    The borough commissioner has issued notice to revoke application #1216 98467 due to revocation of the master plumber and/or fire supression l icense all work in connection with this application has been ordered s topped

    Dec 9, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35373067y issued on 01/08/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi

    Mar 17, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35373067y issued on 01-08-2019,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01.work without a permit com

    Jan 3, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35372690l issued on 12/3/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy:co

    Nov 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35373067y issued on 01/18/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit @ cellar level. remedy: comply w/comm's order &

    Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35373067y issued on 01/18/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.rem

    Jul 30, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissionrs order contained in summons/ violation # 35373067y issued on 1/18/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit

    May 18, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation # 35373067y issued on 1/08/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit

    Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observed:at rear part of cellar created a 2 bedroomclass "a" apt. w/ 3 pcs bathroom,kitchen w/ hot plate,and 2 bedroom w/all high wall partitions,no 2nd means of egress also open 2ft wide hal

    Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed-at cellar ceiling not maintaining the minimum ceiling heights as per 1208.2 requiring not less than 8ft height existing approximately 7ft 6". reme

    Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more thanthe legally approved number of families authorized by the c of o or official records. noted-hpd i cards show 0 apt. at cellar,and cellar fou

    Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionat the time of inspection contractor installed a new staircase/stair well under a fire escape.the contractor has covdr the new stair well

    Mar 17, 2017 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement. defect noted: at cellar level storing (debone) from interior renovation effecting egress to rear of basement level or to front door at basement

    Aug 11, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt APTGFR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Apr 22, 2020 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2RW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 10

    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 (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
10,930 ft²
Lot area
2,891 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
406 / 53
Assessed value
$1,328,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114472, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 523 East 12 Street

Who owns 523 East 12 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jms Village LLC.

Does 523 East 12 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 East 12 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 523 East 12 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 East 12 Street?

It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.

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