12 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00478-0018Map
Owner of record: Spring St Assets INC
12 Spring Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Spring St Assets INC. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 90
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 35
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 · 90
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2018 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2018 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead exit to roof
Jun 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal garbage recepticle blocking egress of fire escape drop ladder at front of building (176 elizabeth st)
May 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes -air conditioner (176 elizabeth st side) at fire escape, 3rd story
May 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ,flower pots in front fire escape at west, 5 story balcony
Nov 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Nov 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - 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 26, 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 4th tread from bottom at 3rd story balcony front of building at fire escape
Jun 11, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose and hanging all wood treads at 2nd fl to roof at public hall stairs
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective zinc ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2004 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2004 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric extension wire from apt 7 4 sty 1st apartment from east at south to located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2002 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2002 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceilings kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2002 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2002 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color celing and wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2002 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2002 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inadequated lighting all stys public hall.
Dec 19, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring 2 sty public hall south wall.
Jul 1, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice 1 sty bldg front.
May 1, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing west window at west wall 2 sty public hall.
May 1, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and household items all stys front stack.
May 1, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires bldg front.
May 1, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material a west wall 1 sty public hall.
May 1, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes pots etc west fire escape all stys.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose tread of 3 sty public hall stair 5th tread from bottom.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling of bathroom 4sty front north apt 8. located at apt 8
Jun 13, 1989 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.03 adm code repair the broken or defective rain leader 2nd sty to roof at west.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal cornice over front entrance to building.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock & assembly entrance door to building.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective handrail 4 to 5 sty public hall stairs.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 6 up from bottom 3 to 4 sty public hall stairs.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 5 sty public hall rear.
Jun 13, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 3, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 16, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 7, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 7, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
Water feeder is leaking/chimney door defective/oil shut off valve missing at tank/anti syphon valve missing/debris in boiler room;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Mar 21, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35323119l issued on 10/5/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c/o of c on file.comply
Nov 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of emergency power or storage battery.noted;at both rear exit and front exit no emergency power to operate emergency lighting in code of power loss eme
Oct 5, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of place of assembly w/o a current valid permit. noted: p.a.permit 4980 exp. 4/03. remedy: obtain valid permit.
Sep 10, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Place of assembly exit lighting does not meet building code standards.noted: emergency light located between main bar and back room inoperative at time of inspection. remedy: repair lighting and maintain as per
Sep 10, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: ground floor residential removed metal stair & rails from first to second floor. installed wooden stair (risers, treads & stringers) remedy: stop all work except to complete 1st fl
Feb 9, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. non conforming work noted. throughout hallways & stairs (walls & ceilings) use 1/2' gypsium boards (min requirement 5/8') fire code) completed walls & ceiling except sta
Feb 9, 2004 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg note:1-wooden public hall staircase floors 1-5 is in disrepair and in danger of collapse with falling wood runners,stringers joists and steps.condition noted extremely hazardous:through
Jan 27, 2004 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous noted(1)removed fire rated wallfinishes in hallways & underside stairs.(2)no fire stopping hallways wall(plumbing & mechanical)chase (3)stair framing listing 94)stair
Oct 8, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: rised floor (sleeper & plywood): suspended ceiling metal stud/framing & sheetrock (plaster board): installed 1/2' gypsum board on ceiling (non
Sep 25, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate hosekeeping in that materiaqls and debrisbeing stored at public hall at all levels in an occupied dwelling obs tructing the past of egress.remedy:remove material and debris forthwit
Sep 19, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous defect noted fl and stairs are sagging at the 2n 3 fl due to rotten defective and cracked header and trimmer beans remedy make all repairs forthwith
Sep 12, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection under approved application 103524580 remedy stop all work except that of replacing fire rated material at public hall and fire stop opening
Sep 10, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit.noted:apt #9 4th floor has renovation in process of kitchen & bathroom with exposed fire stopping & new partition work consisting of wood studs.remedy:stop all work obtain & maintain all pro
Dec 3, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed. noted: rear loundge space with seatign for approx 20 person at 1 fl rear has a exit door & egress obstructed by a metal door "gate" leading onto elizabeth st side. d.b.a. iv
Mar 30, 1998 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted:-celar ceiling open & exposed & boiler e.p.s.c. door not working & boiler walls open at ceiling high location:-cellar. remedy: maintain building as per code.
Mar 30, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted concrete block wall at front 1 sty new interior partiions at 1 story s/w remedy obtain a permit
Jul 22, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect are: smoke shaft not 3-6 above roof level. required by code. remedy: add 3-6 smoke shaft with cap.
Jul 16, 1991
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. remedy: obtaain approval and make required forthwith
Jul 5, 1988
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exteriro building wall hazardous defect is west masonry wall north of entrance is bulged defective and cracked from grade to 2 story. remedy provide immediate temp shoring obtian approvals
Jun 7, 1988 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 10
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 10
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 10
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 20, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Fire-escape
May 24, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 15, 2003 · Apt 0
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 12
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
- 10
- Building area
- 8,084 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,525 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 478 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,168,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113181, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 12 Spring Street
Who owns 12 Spring Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spring St Assets INC.
Does 12 Spring Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.
Is 12 Spring Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 12 Spring Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 12 Spring Street?
It has 10 residential units and 11 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.