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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 6, 2017

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 8

  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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 23, 2016

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Oct 14, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 at or near mail boxes at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.