196 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00489-0018Map
Owner of record: Lf East 21 Property Co.,
196 Spring Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Lf East 21 Property Co.,. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on July 15, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 57
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 81
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at center stack at front of building at fire escape
Jul 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west and north walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north south and west walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the foyer located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective return bell buzzer from west wall to entrance to building in the foyer located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 6th up from bottom at 2nd story balcony at center stack at front of building at fire escape
Jul 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, south and and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, west and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 17, 2025
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 - 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 1, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
Mar 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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., 1st story
Mar 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 on boiler room door and above mailboxes , 1st story
Mar 12, 2018
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing , 1st story
Mar 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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., 1st story
Mar 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Mar 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 wall erected with door creating storage room under public hall stairs , 1st story
Mar 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall
Oct 18, 2017
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.
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass in lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at grout in shower stall (1 square foot) in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in shower drain in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - 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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation # 39142211r issued on 03/19/2025 for work without permit (work completed under permit # m 01179664-pl expiring 10/01/2025 )., file a certificate of corr
Aug 4, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed plumbing work, (copper pipping installed) without permits located at first floor business space and cellar lever., obtain permit; stop all plumbing work. make site safe. obtain permits
Mar 19, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documetns and/or approved amendments. premises under alt2 job @123320174. at time of inspection found plans indicate an existing spiral stair open connection down
Jan 3, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Hazardous
Exit passage or corridor:required width decreased by obstruction.obstruction noted:public hallway at staircase on 4th & 5th fl of residential bldg obstructed up to 50%of width by household trash as:kitchen stov
Mar 8, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,34a.
Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2007 · Apt 15
Close - General
Locks
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 15
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 15
Close - General
Doors
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 15
Close - General
Doors
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 15, 2005 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2003 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 15,839 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 489 / 18
- Assessed value
- $3,205,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Sullivan-Thompson Historic District
HPD registration #129301, last renewed Dec 15, 2025.
Questions about 196 Spring Street
Who owns 196 Spring Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lf East 21 Property Co.,.
Does 196 Spring Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Spring Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 27% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 196 Spring Street built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Spring Street?
It has 22 residential units and 25 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.