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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 30% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 90

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead exit to roof

    Jun 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 26, 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inadequated lighting all stys public hall.

    Dec 19, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring 2 sty public hall south wall.

    Jul 1, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice 1 sty bldg front.

    May 1, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing west window at west wall 2 sty public hall.

    May 1, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires bldg front.

    May 1, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    D26-16.03 adm code repair the broken or defective rain leader 2nd sty to roof at west.

    Jun 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal cornice over front entrance to building.

    Jun 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock & assembly entrance door to building.

    Jun 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective handrail 4 to 5 sty public hall stairs.

    Jun 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood tread 6 up from bottom 3 to 4 sty public hall stairs.

    Jun 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

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

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.