233 East 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00468-0045Map
Owner of record: United Square LLC
233 East 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is United Square LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 7, 2025. 3 of the 13 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 75
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 · 13
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame at fire door at bulkhead to the roof at south , 6th story
Nov 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge at fire door leading to west court at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to building
Dec 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony, front stack
Dec 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th story balcony, front stack
Dec 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony, front stack
Jul 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 3B
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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present) at front areaway
May 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at front at 6,5 and 4th stories
Sep 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 5A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood parting strip / stop by south 2nd window head jamb in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 5A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes at north 1st & 2nd windows at 5th sty bldg front exterior wall
Dec 5, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2,3,4,5 & 6 balcony ,front south frie escape.
Dec 5, 2011
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 3
- 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Poor flame from burner noise on start/spill switch is incorrect/gas piolit is not hard pipe to the regulator;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Nov 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Ftm=broken front sight, missing guards on gauge glass assembly, dirty gauge glass, missing fire rating on one door
Nov 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at roof top,found wood structure approx 6ft x 12ft & deck approx 20ft x 20ft connection of electrical conduit for light switch & fixtures w/o a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Apr 15, 2016 · Penalty $830
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2C3C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt GF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Windows
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 10, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 10, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt GR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
May 18, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
May 18, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Locks
Jan 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jan 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 10,746 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,633 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 468 / 45
- Assessed value
- $1,759,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118209, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 233 East 12 Street
Who owns 233 East 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is United Square LLC.
Does 233 East 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 233 East 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 233 East 12 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 233 East 12 Street?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.