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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • 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
  • 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 22, 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.

    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 15, 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.

    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, 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.

    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

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

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.