131 East 12 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00558-0037Map

Owner of record: New School Social Rsrch

131 East 12 Street is a hotel built in 1989 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 200 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is New School Social Rsrch. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 43
ECB violations: 13
HPD complaints: 3

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 · 43

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 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 - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed

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Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jun 6, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p35559
Oct 20, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p35560
Oct 20, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
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 · 13

Class - 2
Observed sws built contrary to plans as per dobrecords. left & right sides of sws are raised +8ft, conditions onsite are not as per pages eq-001 thru eq-003 of approved sws drawings. no doubleposts @ left end o
Jan 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve
Class - 1
Car cease use class 1 car door restrictor is not working missing plunger repair or replace.
Apr 9, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
03l10 10h11.17h11.100b07 03l10 intercom 17h11 where as needed 100b7 install proper antispin device
Jun 26, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
84l10,84m11,84/l-phone.84/m-car handrail.
Apr 30, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
84m11.84/m-car handrail.
Apr 30, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
17j01,25d06,38p7,57y13,58d06,66o02,60p07,74b07. 17-adjust 25-secure 38-provide 57-seal 58-bend cotter pins 60-provide access to fuses 66-clean 74-provide proper clearence.
Mar 26, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
44o02/39o02/39b09/38o02/05e10/08v01/29p07/30p07/03d06/66o02/04p07/84m07/15b07 3-1002 propertly clean machine room 39b09 remove non related materials to elevator(no storage)3802-removed old from top & car 08v01
Mar 11, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
55o02/41o02/84d06/66o02/33o02/52o02/38o02/29p07/84m07/08v01/40m11 84d06 expose wire for wire room damper properly service wire(live)(als odirty damper)84m7 provide caparity plate 08v01 adjust leveling at baseme
Mar 11, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y11 74o02 35u16 09h12 74-top of elevator dirty.35u no nyc device tags.
Oct 25, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Plumbing work installed without a master licensed plumber obtaining necessary permit. noted on inspectior new sprinkler system installed w/o permits plumbing work in strte of incomplete. stop all plumbing work!
Jun 6, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
56y14,57o02,74x11, 50-fix oil leak 57-clean pit,repair p.i in elevator
Mar 1, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46h12,57o02, 46-replace hoist cables 57-clean pit.
Mar 1, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Hazardous
Operation of crane without a certificate of approval. certificate of operation. remedy: renew expired licence.
Jun 14, 1988 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 9A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 15B
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Aug 17, 2026	$51,500,000	Other hotels	201

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H8)
Year built: 1989
Floors: 16
Residential units: 200
Building area: 58,578 ft²
Lot area: 6,055 ft²
Zoning: C6-2A
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 558 / 37
Assessed value: $6,991,650
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 131 East 12 Street

Who owns 131 East 12 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New School Social Rsrch.

Does 131 East 12 Street have violations?

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

Is 131 East 12 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 131 East 12 Street built?

City records list 1989 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 East 12 Street?

It has 200 residential units and 201 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.