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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 15, 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
6
About 27% of the building's 22 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 · 81

  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 17, 2025

    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
  • 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 1, 2024

    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.

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 1, 2021

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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., 1st story

    Mar 12, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.