31 West 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00576-0056Map
Owner of record: 31 Operating Corp
31 West 12 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 23 residential units across 11.5 floors. The owner of record is 31 Operating Corp. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on January 30, 2014. 14 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 14
- ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash windows at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective south radiator air valve in the 4th room from north located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective west radiator air valve in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide appoved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4th story all apts.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peehole & chain door guard at entrance to 5th story all apt.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 6th story all apts.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 7th story all apts.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 8th story all apts.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key dperated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 9th story all apts.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 10th story all apts.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with
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- ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 11th story all apts.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective section of smoke stack 9 to 10 sty at rear.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys party wall balconies at front.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys rear fire escapes.
Jun 16, 1980
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 28, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 28, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 15, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 30, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 16, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 11, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 13, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 19, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 28, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jan 6, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Sep 8, 1987
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Door zone restrictor not working,phone not working, pit light not working, brake maintenance tag expired, fire extinguisher expired. remedy: fix door zone, fix phone, fix pit light, update brake main. tags, upd
Aug 31, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons.violation #35264958p issued on 12-27-2017 and to file a certificate of correction purusnat to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2) file a certifica
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or property post permit for work @ premises.note:@ time of inspection i observed there was no permit posted @ site.for side walk shed.rem:post/property post permit
Oct 23, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Project information panel/sidewalk shed parapet panel/construction sign not provided or not in compliance with code.note:@ time of inspection i observed no job sign on siidewalk shed parapet.non compliant.rem:
Oct 23, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 801257. rem: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner failed to repair(south elevation exposure#1 deteriorating paint/coating along the perimeter of(cankry)above the main entrance,deteriorating paint along the wood window frames,within the time frame recomm
Dec 27, 2017 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Hazardous
Licensed rigger failed to ensure that the scaffold workers met minimumrequirements no certificate of fitness for men.
Nov 2, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg defects noted:rear fire escape that crosses over to east building is pulling away from parapet wall. also noted bolts sheared from stringer at parapet wall 11th fl.(haz)
Feb 2, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
58h10/36o02/38m07/36x10/41b11 (58-h-10) brake shoes worn, plus oil reline shoes. (36-o-02) clean overhead. (38-m-07) exposed wires provide cover. (36-x-10) provide light overhead and guard. (41-b-11) provide
Nov 17, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Shed doese not meet building code specifications at the time of inspection of above address sidewalk shed was in place and inproper lightinghad been observed all bulbs are off remedy provide lighting as per bui
Aug 14, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3" high (aphabetical) letter on floor 1 to 11 for 1)elevator bank 2)stair and fire escape (including cellar). remedy: install signs (identification letter) as per local 16/84-
Sep 18, 1998 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22o02,11x11,31q3,37u16,50u16,9u16,30o2,02l11. # 22o2--car top #31q3-car top #37,50,54u16.--city i.d. tags.
Jul 1, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fourth round report acceptable to this elepartment pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03- b (5) indicating corrections of hazardous condition described in initial ll10/80 report remedy: file
Feb 24, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28h. elliminate excess side play in cab.
Mar 17, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1W
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $4,200,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 11.5
- Residential units
- 23
- Building area
- 44,586 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,035 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 576 / 56
- Assessed value
- $6,015,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #102936, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 31 West 12 Street
Who owns 31 West 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 31 Operating Corp.
Does 31 West 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 West 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 31 West 12 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 West 12 Street?
It has 23 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.