521 East 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00406-0054Map
Owner of record: Jms Village LLC
521 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 39 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2023. 21 of the 39 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 49
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring, at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2023 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 4th room from north located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2023 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd sty balcony, front stack at fire escape
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th sty balcony, front stack at fire escape
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front stack at fire escape
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight glass at bulkhead , 5th story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15973190 issued 10-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 10, 2023 · Apt 13
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wire mesh under skylight at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on tiles at west and south walls at bathtub enclosure in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder .. at 1st fire escape from east at south
Sep 4, 2019
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 5, 2018
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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story
May 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 , 1st story
May 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective loose window sashes in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window counter balance in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application #121176789 due to revocation of the master plumbers and/or fire suppression license. all work in connection with this application has been observed stopped immediately
Dec 9, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 18, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances note:atoi there werewindows acunits on 2,3,4,5fl that were improperly supported on exp1(12st).those units directly above sidewalk,creating hazardous condition t
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post notice of tenant protection plan. at time of inspection, work in progress in apt #11 and 15 on the 4th and 5th floors without any tenant protection plan posted in the lobby, or hal
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post safe construction bill of rights. at time of inspection, work in progress in apt #11 and 15 on the 4th and 5th floors without any construction bill of rights posted in the lobby or
Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner re:installation / maintenance of plumbing materials / equipment per pc 102.3; 27-902. @ time of insp. i observed a fire damaged stove in apt 2 on 2nd fl gas v
Aug 20, 2014 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner. during physical inspection at the above address i observed 1 gas meter & related piping located in public hallway of this multi-dwelling on the 2nd floor rear
Apr 4, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: at exposure three a large hole approx 2''wx18"h created in brick wall under third story window to install an a/c sleeve. remedy: obtain a permit forthwith.
Mar 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire apt 7: subfeeder,sub panel, branch circuit wiring,receptale outlets,switches,lighting fixtures. rmdy: obtain permit.
Feb 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units:in all area specified in 210.52, all 125-volt, 15 and 20 amp() receptacles shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles. the entire apt7: no tamper-resistant rec
Feb 6, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical closet not dedicated to electrical distribution equipment only. bsmt electrical area: used as storage for the restaurant on the ground floor. rmdy: comply w/ec code.
Feb 6, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2023 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2023 · Apt 13
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 5, 2023 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2023 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt GFE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt GFE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 19, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 30, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 30, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 19, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 12
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 12
Close - General
Windows
Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 12
Close - General
Floor
Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 12
Close - General
Floor
Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 12
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 10,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,581 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 406 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,225,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120490, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 521 East 12 Street
Who owns 521 East 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jms Village LLC.
Does 521 East 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 East 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 521 East 12 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 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.