259 Elizabeth Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00508-7501Map
Owner of record: Empire Condominium
259 Elizabeth Street is a condominium built in 1987 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 26 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Empire Condominium. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on October 28, 2025. 10 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 82
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- 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 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 7B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 7B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 7B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cardboard boxes and garbage bags at trash storage area at cellar
Sep 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges hopper door compactor closet at basement
Sep 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at laundry room door
Sep 30, 2023
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 - 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, 1st story
Oct 31, 2017
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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 31, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 31, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Oct 31, 2017
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
Oct 31, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at east
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower mixer in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 , at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 the doctor's office used as class a apt. located at sub-cellar-apt prosa, 2nd sub-cellar-apt from north at east
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt PROSA
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 1 sty public hall
Mar 30, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak east wall southeast room 3 sty northeast apt 3d er1 , section '' ''
Feb 26, 1998 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak east wall northeast room 3 sty northeast apt 3d er1 , section '' ''
Feb 26, 1998 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Jan 21, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Sep 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Observed at exp1 erected/installed non/illuminated 3 advertising/business signs reads (1) "blueme smell the zen" w/protruding sign & a-frame (2) "res ispa" w/protruding sign & a-frame "(3) "empire condo w/lette
Dec 30, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed two gas-fired dryers installed in basement, without sprinkler system as per 903.2.11.13 bc laundry drying areas. an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in spaces in which two or more clothes
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed newly installed 5 feet of black steel piping and fittings connected to two gas-fired dryers, with no permits filed with department of buildings. as per pc 106.2 any owner who intends to construct, add
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed prohibited accordion style flex pipe without smooth interior connected to two gas-fired dryers. as per mc 504.8.1 exhaust ducts shall have a smooth interior finish and shall be constructed of metal a m
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building's exterior walls and/or appurtenances.-attime of inspection observed a cracked window on the 7th floor of exposure 2(south elevation).-above observed condition is not mentioned in q
Feb 4, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #900952. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Cease use 42x10, 02b10, 14m07, 25m07. cease use item (42-x) repair door position monitoring system not working on both doors. contact nyc dob for cease use re-inspection (02-b) repair in car phone,(14-07)provid
Jun 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.6.5.7 failure to provide installation inspection report for sws. at the time of inspection i requested the installation report for the sidewalk shed at premises and none could be provided or the approved
Apr 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to notify department prior to installation or removal of suspended scaffold at time of inspection of 8 story bldg under going facade repairs observed suspended scaffold at exposure 1. no record
Apr 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code compliant specifications.at the time of inspection observed sws at premises for facade work with use of suspended scaffold where sidewalk shed did not extend beyond
Apr 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 800952. remedy: submit required technical report.
Oct 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or bldg dept records "i-cords"illegal use or converted a office @ cellar into a class"a"apt.rem:discontnue illegal use or amend cofo
Apr 7, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dept of bldg rules & regula
Nov 28, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c of o 91824 issued march 10,1988 conditions observed 4 class a apts in cellar of bldg observed occupant in unit c @ time of inspection. c of o calls for doctors office additional rooms
Aug 29, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
36w,08i,57o,07x,55i,14b, 55 fasten and guards light in pit 74 service
Dec 29, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: extension built on rooftop approve size 20'-0" & 14'-0" & 10'-0" high duplex to penthouse # a below with 2 rooms & a new bathroom made of wood frame & stucco exterior location: pen
Nov 5, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 7B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 7B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BASMPD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 6C
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt PHA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Floor
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt PROSA
Close - General
Mold
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt PROSA
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt PROSA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt PHB
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1987
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 18,030 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,172 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 508 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $3,367,803
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #140591, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.
Questions about 259 Elizabeth Street
Who owns 259 Elizabeth Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Empire Condominium.
Does 259 Elizabeth Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Elizabeth Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 259 Elizabeth Street built?
City records list 1987 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Elizabeth Street?
It has 26 residential units and 32 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.