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196 Mott Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00479-0009Map

Owner of record: May Leun Realty Corp

196 Mott Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 37 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is May Leun Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on June 7, 2026. 35 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 7, 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
31
About 84% of the building's 37 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 · 46

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to north court at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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
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  • 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
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling boile room cellar.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings & soffits all stys public hall.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors stairs to bulkhead.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage of fire works cellar thru out

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration hung clgs 2 sty front north apt 5 water closet compartment kitchen & front room. , section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration north wall southeast fire passateway pierced creating door opening.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration northwest passageway masonry sealed front & stairs removed.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 2 sty south front apt 7 front apt 6 & north front apt 5 combined making 1 apt.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stys public halls.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing light bulb north fixture entrance to bldg.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 & 5 sty front north balcony.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 & 5 sty southwest balcony.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exhaust fan and metal chimney installed at south court from laundry room.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 5 sty east balcony.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway southwest at east south yard.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway southwest at west by flap door locked front yard.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 5 sty northwest apt 12. located at apt 12

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass street to vestibule 1 sty public hall door south.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring south wall 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty front apt wong.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color front room ceiling 2 sty rear south apt 8. located at apt 8

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 2 sty rear south apt 8. located at apt 8

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of work bench clothing 6th sty public hall.

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty southwest apt 20. located at apt 20

    Oct 4, 1990 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 4 sty southwest apt 21. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1990 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective shower bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 21. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1990 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department kitchen ceiling 4 sty southwest apt 21. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1990 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling kitchen 4 sty southwest apt 21. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1990 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit sash 2nd sty center south apt 11 all windows. located at apt 11

    Aug 15, 1984 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 2 sty rear south apt 8 and center south apt 9 combined making one apt.

    Aug 15, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective sash 5th sty front south apt 28 all windows. located at apt 28

    Aug 15, 1984 · Apt 28

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing air valve on radiator 5 sty front north apt 26 at front south room. located at apt 26

    Aug 15, 1984 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Unregistered boiler. ao smith boiler mod hw-420 300, ser #1441m002585, yr 2014

    May 9, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: lack of a system f automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2; in the laundromat on1st flr of the bldg, 7 stockable coin operated commercial gas dryers

    May 10, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 23, 2014 · Apt 37

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 23, 2014 · Apt 37

    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
6
Residential units
37
Building area
20,100 ft²
Lot area
4,681 ft²
Zoning
C6-1
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
479 / 9
Assessed value
$1,383,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #126218, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 196 Mott Street

Who owns 196 Mott Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is May Leun Realty Corp.

Does 196 Mott Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 Mott Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 84% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 196 Mott Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 Mott Street?

It has 37 residential units and 39 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.