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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 20, 2023

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
3
About 17% of the building's 18 apartments
Down from 5 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 · 39

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight glass at bulkhead , 5th story

    May 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story

    May 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story

    May 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story

    May 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wire mesh under skylight at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story

    May 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    § 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
  • 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 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
10,100 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.