51 Astor Place

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00554-0035Map

Owner of record: Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Scie Nce & Art

51 Astor Place is an office building built in 2012 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Scie Nce & Art. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 42
ECB violations: 25
HPD complaints: 6

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 42

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 29, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 29, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 31, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 31, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll16-local law 16/84 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jul 12, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 25

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted, at the time of inspection observed bad grease odor coming from the restaurant ventilation system to the side wak at the building corner and east 9th
Aug 22, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc3308.2-horizontal safety netting not per code.at time of inspection observed horizontal netting inadequately installed at 12th flr.west elvn.netting is not attached to floor side and has a 14"gab between slab
Dec 1, 2012
Resolve
Class - 1
3303.8 failure to have temporary standpiper code at time of inspectionbuilding complete to 14 stories standpipe installed to 12th floor observed section of standpipe not painted red as required on 12,11,8,6 flr
Dec 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section measurement.noteat time of inspection observed combustible materials in piles consist of 2"x4"studs from shipping crate various location of 4th & 5th flr.
Dec 1, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.2 over head protection not provided for entrance or exit out of bldg. note over head protection missing at designated area of ramp where workers exit & enter bldg at south east elevation. facade not
Oct 3, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.at time of inspection observed sidewalks shed erected ateast elevation away from curb line of sidewalk 2'to 3' and amended dra
Sep 27, 2012
Resolve
Class - 1
Erected a supported scaffod (starr tower) approximately 48' w/o obtaina permit at north elevation of bldg under construction."stop on use ofstair tower" remedy: obtain permit.
Sep 27, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3309.11 (tree) protection-as exported by the site safety manager a mechanical equipment leaving the site struck & broke off a section of branch from a (tree) located w/i the construction site at south
Jul 24, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at site at time of inspection. no plans for support of excavation which is being done now. also no new building plans are on site also clearance from t.a. not provided plans or
Mar 8, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5. failure to maintain sidewalk shed in code-compliant manner. - upon inspection noted approx 790' of sidewalk shed erected in all 4 exps of the job site. at time of inspection - 9:05-9:35 at night
Aug 28, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve

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Class - 1
Sec. 3303.8. failure to maintain standpipe as per code-compliant manner - upon inspection noted the job site has 4 siamese connection in 4 exps along astor place, 3 ave, 4 ave and e 9 st. at time of inspection
Aug 28, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to post permits - upon inspection the bldg is under alteration. at time of inspection noted permits for this job not posted for public and inspection. remedy: post permits as per code.
Aug 28, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file architect/engineer report
Apr 27, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
44b13.44o02.
Jun 23, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
55y13.44b13.44o02.
Jun 23, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failur eto maintian bldg note at 1st floor & 2nd floor level westside ecit corridos also in concrete flooring fireproof self closing doors at various locations throughout shimmed open and not closed remedy repa
Sep 30, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No equipment use permit, noted: new a/c mint installed on 6 fl roor-mea # 59-89e remedy: obtain equipment use permit for roof mounted a/c unit
Feb 24, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit light pursuant to becstandards failure to provide adequate emergency power exit/directionalsigns pursuant to bec standards remedy: provide adequate emergency pow
Jul 12, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t 46h 75 perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elv 3 form 46 hoist cables worn
May 24, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t 35o 75 perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elv3 form 35 properly secure smoke hole grill in floor
May 24, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certifcate of occupancy. c of o #46580 former accessory educational lab changed to testing facility for n.y.c dep. water control location: 6 floor room 643. remedy: obt
Oct 19, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Exit corridor obstructed and impaired. two f.p.s.c. doors at corridor are missing. corridor used for storage of miscellaneous office furniture location: 6 floor room 643 (hazardous). remedy: replace
Oct 19, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84-certifiying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy-filereport.
Jul 22, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide "durable" elevator signs (material backing for print and diagram) remedy-provide durable elevator signs as plr l.l. 16/84
Jul 22, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit light in main corridor and west wing, floors 2 thru 5. remedy: provide emergency lighting to meet r.e.c. standards elevator bank not identified with a letter rem
Jan 25, 1991 · Penalty $600
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 319
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 2012
Floors: 14
Residential units: —
Building area: 385,831 ft²
Lot area: 36,003 ft²
Zoning: C6-3
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 554 / 35
Assessed value: $113,000,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 51 Astor Place

Who owns 51 Astor Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Scie Nce & Art.

Does 51 Astor Place have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 51 Astor Place 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 51 Astor Place built?

City records list 2012 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.