259 Bowery
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00427-7501Map
Owner of record: 259 Bowery LLC The Ben Building Condominium
259 Bowery is a condominium built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 5 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 259 Bowery LLC The Ben Building Condominium. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on December 6, 2017. 5 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- 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.
Dec 6, 2017
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 23, 2016
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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2006
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Oct 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 at or near mail boxes at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard.
Jan 11, 1993
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 20
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed illuminated lights not working as per 3307.6.4.8 creating a hazardous condition for public walking underneath while dark can cause a tripping hazard and mugging
May 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection in response to complaint i observed underside of sidewalk shed a not illuminated as per 3307.6.4.8. this creates a hazardous condition for public walking underneath while dark and not bein
Apr 11, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed at the 1st floor and basement of a grub hub location an open electrical panel at the 1st floor storage closet, broken conduit with exposed conductors in the bottom of stairs in the basement, uncovere
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed at the basement and 1st floor of a grub hub location, new electrical equipment that was installed without a permit on file. receptacles, switches, electrical panel lighting, flexible conduits, branch
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed on the 1st floor and basement, of a grub hub location flexible extension cords that are being improperly used as a permanent wiring method, permanently supported, and going through walls; nec 400.8,
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed at the first floor of a grub hub location 3 non- approved, not listed lithium battery charging cabinets that are in use, with approx 60 lithium batteries being charged. also the lithium batteries are
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Car cease class 1 car door restrictor is not working missing parts replace or repair.
Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 11,644 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,493 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 427 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $4,028,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #141694, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 259 Bowery
Who owns 259 Bowery?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 Bowery LLC The Ben Building Condominium.
Does 259 Bowery have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Bowery 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 259 Bowery built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Bowery?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.