255 West 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00615-0089Map
Owner of record: 255 West 12 Street LLC
255 West 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 255 West 12 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on February 11, 2026. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 62
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 70
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door to boiler room at boiler room
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set to fire door at boiler room
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at the building entrance door
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood window frame and trim moulding at north in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood window frame and trim moulding at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set to door at bulkhead area
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood window frame and trim moulding at north in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at east riiser in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2024 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door to the bulkhead area
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rope attached to south fire escape drop ladder at building front preventing drop ladder from safe landing
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling approx 6 sq ft at public hall, 5th story
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof bulkhead door , 5th story
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting household articles on 2nd story balcony, south fire escape at building front
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit boiler room door at basement
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 5th story
Nov 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at bulkhead
Nov 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at bulkhead
Nov 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around of steam riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors, stairs and public halls at all stories
Nov 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories at building front at fire escape
Nov 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at 2nd window from east at south in the 5th room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower wood window sash at north wall. in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower wood window sash at south wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower wood window sash at north wall. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room
Oct 1, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2021 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2021 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony, front stack at fire escape
Jan 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper glass pane at window in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 31, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
28-120.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.at time of inspection observed work bein performed under the aforementioned job number.the submitted tapp lacks specific means and mathods of protecting tenants on the
Oct 5, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection it was observed that the building owner hired a contractor to perform electrical work in unit 2w or 2nd fl.observed new outlets/switches,cwiling fixe
Oct 5, 2020 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted and or amended documents. noted:at the time of inspection,observed ongoing work being performed in unit2w on 2nd fl. the 1 worker on site could not provide approved plan upo
Oct 5, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Plumbing work w/o a permit. noted:at the time of inspection it was observed that the owner hired a contractor to perform plumbing work in unit 2w on 2nd fl. observed fully renovated bathroom w/ new plumbing(tra
Oct 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permt plumbing work new water lines for bathroom sink kitchen sink remedy stop all work obtain permit
Aug 3, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2025 · Apt BS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2W
Close
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- Outside building
Pavement
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Windows
Oct 6, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 6, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 30, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 30, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Windows
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,925 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 615 / 89
- Assessed value
- $3,798,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #127415, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 255 West 12 Street
Who owns 255 West 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 255 West 12 Street LLC.
Does 255 West 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 West 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 255 West 12 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 West 12 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.