246 Mercer Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00532-0008Map
Owner of record: New York University
246 Mercer Street is a hotel built in 1981 in Manhattan, 10012. The owner of record is New York University. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 45
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 9
- 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 - 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 22, 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.
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 15, 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.
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, 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 45
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Ipis agency aka - nyc citywide administrative services
Jun 5, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2005
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p31735
Feb 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p31735
Jul 14, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
4
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Upon request, gc was unable to provide engineered design drawings for observed c-hook installation at exposure #1, #2 and #3.
Aug 22, 2023 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed interior construction work w/o dob permit, obtain permit; stop all work and make site safe and obtain dob permit for interior and exterior construction work
May 22, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000002833 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
3310.3:failure to comply with site safety program. note:examination ofdaily logs dates 7/30/12 to 8/1/12 org missing & no record of inspection by site safety manager perform at site. (deig)noted forman at site
Aug 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.1.3 contractors shed not fire retardant treated observed (2)combustible wooden structure (plywood) erected at roof level approx 6'x 10"x 7" at north & south elevation of bulk head not fire (attendant)
Aug 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
3310.6:failure to have designated site safety manage as indicated on pw-2 present on site at minimum of once every two weeks. examination ofsite safety log 2/15/12 to 8/6/12 indicates (itel)site safety manager
Aug 6, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2023 · Apt 221
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 502
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1010
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 511
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H8)
- Year built
- 1981
- Floors
- 20
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 307,312 ft²
- Lot area
- 40,000 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 532 / 8
- Assessed value
- $30,630,600
- Landmark / historic district
- NoHo Historic District
HPD registration #141999, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.
Questions about 246 Mercer Street
Who owns 246 Mercer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York University.
Does 246 Mercer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 246 Mercer 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 246 Mercer Street built?
City records list 1981 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.