511 East 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00406-0059Map
Owner of record: Mensil Realty
511 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 Mensil Realty. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on January 2, 2019. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 101
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 50
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of enclosure erected at commercial space obstructing drop ladder. at front areaway, 1st story
Jan 2, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Nov 26, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at 1st sty public hall at boiler room
Oct 17, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building entrance door from street to vestibule.
Apr 25, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom window sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2012 · Apt 8F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2012 · Apt 8F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2011 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2011 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at front south balcony flower pot , 5th story
Jul 12, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash east 2nd window in the 4th room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at front , 4th story
May 22, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2005 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8r, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2005 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8r, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2005 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe sink in the kitchen located at apt 8r, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2005 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet east wall in the kitchen located at apt 8r, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2005 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 8r, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2005 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at wall outlet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2002 · Apt 7F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2 & 4 balcony front fire escape
Jan 10, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective concrete tread and metal pan 2 down at bulkhead to 5 sty public hall stairs.
Oct 30, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 1 sty east apt 1r rear bldg. , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1994 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor 1 sty rear bldg southeast apt 1r bathroom. , section '' ''
Jun 28, 1993 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 1 sty rear bldg southeast apt 1r kitchen. , section '' ''
Jun 28, 1993 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty apt 8r west building rear. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1988 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty apt 8r west building rear. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1988 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color rear apt 1r kitchen. , section '' ''
Feb 20, 1986 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rear apt 1r throughout apt dampness in ceilings. , section '' ''
Feb 20, 1986 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted interior demolition of walls and ceiling in apt 8 4th floor rear building without first obtaining permits and approvals remedy:stop all work forthwith and obtain permit
Jun 15, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg noted at rear bldg from facade vertical cracks at west area with window leaders linitels out of level interior staircase and landings sloping witth areas of loose steps remedy make all
Aug 19, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exhaust fan installed without a permit at rear. northwest window or commercial window. remedy: remove above fan and install adequate ventilation
Nov 2, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2019 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 7F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 7F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 7F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 4, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 4, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Windows
Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 7, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Windows
Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 7F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - General
Mold
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 4F
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
- 9,625 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,581 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 406 / 59
- Assessed value
- $1,228,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124562, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 511 East 12 Street
Who owns 511 East 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mensil Realty.
Does 511 East 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 511 East 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 511 East 12 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 511 East 12 Street?
It has 18 residential units and 19 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.