259 Bleecker Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00590-0002Map
Owner of record: 259 Bleecker
259 Bleecker Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 259 Bleecker. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2021. 3 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 86
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 30, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 30
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 30, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 30
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 10th from bottom, building front west , 1st from north at fire escape, 4th story
Nov 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. at front areaway, 1st story
Nov 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required. fixture present.
Aug 31, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition wall erected 4 sty south apt 16 kitchen. , section '' ''
Nov 21, 1994 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin at bathroom 4 sty apt 16. , section '' ''
Nov 4, 1994 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor thru out 6 sty northeast apt 30. , section '' ''
May 19, 1994 · Apt 30
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 7
- Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued stop work order for application #12319 7824 due to contractor withdrawal. rem: provide all necessary informat ion to borough commissioner
Jul 15, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 11, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 11, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 9, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 28, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. windows located in building common stairwell corridor have been mechanically fastened with screws and lumber preventing windows from operating as designed
Mar 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. lack of # of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code)& 27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code)for transient use at apt#6. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Sep 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other thna permenent residential purposes. dob's records indicates bldg to be legally approved as class'a'multiple dwelling. noted: apt#6 at 2nd fl has been converted to
Sep 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. lack of an automatic sprinkler system where required as per bc903.2 & 27-954 for transient use at apt#6. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Sep 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt#6. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Sep 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements. note: worker on c-hook suspended scaffold w/no certificate of fittness. remedy: comply w/code.
Mar 1, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.6.2 no protection of ropes & or cables around shard bends & corners etc. note: life line ropes fastened to steel beams on roof w/no protection. tie back ropes not protected around chimneys.
Mar 1, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted defects: atexp 1 se corner of bldg 2nd flr stone sills are cracked. also noted: above 2nd flr se window shear & step cracks on brick facade. remedy:
Nov 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. defect: plaster/wood lathe ceiling at 3 story in dwelling unit # 11 in living room center room is missing approx 6'x 6' section is missing & remaining se
May 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit at the time of my insp 6 story bldg in place on mainfloor apt#1 walls has been demolished and removed dumpster containers on site approx 4 electrical wires and plumbing pipe is exposed in apt
Mar 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building . noted: at first floor level apt 2 1- approx 4x4 holes in ceiling 2- traces of water damage / infiltration in kitchen ceiling location . remedy: rpair all defects
Jan 26, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted: suspended ceiling erected in 1st floor level commercial space throughout entire area of store. dba universal art gallery remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 15, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is:stair landing between 6th floor and bulkhead cracked. two stairs pulled away from wall top of bulkhead. remedy:immediately retore stairs and landing between 6th story and bulkhead
Aug 27, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is south west parapet wall bulging out over adjacent roof of 257 bleeker st.remedy: provide protection for a adjacent property make necessary repairs
Jul 17, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain - exterior defect: 1) south/west parapet walls been broken defective 2) loose 2nd spalding stucco at north wall 3) entire parapet walls eroded morter broken & defective causing a hazardous c
Jan 18, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall at north west roof level section of parapet has collapsed onto roof stucco and mortar joints loose and falling onto adjoining properties
Oct 5, 1990 · Penalty $1,800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior brick work at roof parapet north/west section has collepsed on to roof including copping. also mortar joints eroded,stucco spalling at sides and rear of building. remedy:-make all
Aug 9, 1990 · Penalty $720
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg fwall. south west parapet wall bulging out over adjacent roof of 257 bleeker st, north parapet wall bulg-ing out over 6th fl lentil, eroded mortar between bricks around parape
Apr 3, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exteerior building walls. southwest parapet buldging outward over adjacent roof of 257 bleeker street. remedy: provide immediate protection for adjacent roofs.
Dec 28, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit work noted erected interior partitions & installed suspended ceiling@1 sty store (east side). remedy obtain permit & approvals or restore to prior lawful condition
Sep 19, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 30
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 30
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 30
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 30
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2021 · Apt 30
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 30
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 11, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 32
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 30
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2014 · Apt 24
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2013 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2012 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 24
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 28, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - General
Mold
May 28, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
May 28, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 28, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 24, 2009 · Apt ALL
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jun 24, 2009 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 30
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 15
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 26, 2008 · Apt 22
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 22
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 5, 2008 · Apt 27
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 31, 2008 · Apt 27
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 16
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 18,490 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,320 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 590 / 2
- Assessed value
- $3,663,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II
HPD registration #106955, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 259 Bleecker Street
Who owns 259 Bleecker Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 Bleecker.
Does 259 Bleecker Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Bleecker Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 23% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 259 Bleecker Street built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Bleecker Street?
It has 31 residential units and 35 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.