259 West 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00615-0091Map
Owner of record: 259 West 12 St LLC
259 West 12 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 26 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 259 West 12 St LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on October 26, 2016. 5 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 96
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 9
- 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.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operate double cylinder lock at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at south
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys front and rear.
Jul 19, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p25355 cease use
Oct 10, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p25355
May 11, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
72m07-provide pitswitch.
Feb 25, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
05b01,40p16,70o02,71##. 05b- car door/slams - adjust. 71#- pit light on - turn light off to use.
Dec 18, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,05b01,42d06,59d06,57d06,68m07,61b07.(05b)car door slaming close-adjust.(42d)secure wiring.(68m)provide updated maintain log.(59d)brake-(spring tension)wing nut secure.(57d)splice box-cover-secure (by ac m
Oct 24, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
05-d-01, 42-n-09. 05-d: car door not fully closed; adjust. 42-n: relayremove screw blocking in relay.
Apr 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
06-j-01/10-h-10/39-m-07/59-b-01/40-p-07/06-j-01-properly adjust acentrics car dr 10/h-10-repair car dr gibs (2 gibs029-m-07-provide light bulb cadge59-b-01-properly adjust brake/40-p-07-provide access to roof
Dec 7, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted at cellar south elevation east corner of bldg removed cellar window and brick below sill installed 1 1/2 hr fire rated self closing door in opening installed new 3pc btrm w/ new plumbing
Feb 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records noted office created in southeast corner of cellar w/ 3pc btrm contrary to c/o #92696 issued 8/18/88 rem: discontinue illegal use
Feb 17, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h11,10m07,51m07,58y11,60m07.10-existing car door gibs worn,replace & provide 2nd gib for each door panel.51-anti-spin out missing on counterweight side.58-brake shoes oily.replace shoes & clean brake pully
Dec 8, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01,64x10,86m05,05b01. 08-out of level on various floors. 05-properly adjust car door to fully close also adjust eccentrics
Nov 1, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway required width.decreased by obstruction.noted:front elev fire escape 5th and 6th floors balconies block by stored flower pots and other household items.remedy:remove obstructions forthwith
Oct 27, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
15e01/ 08j01/ 22d06/ 30p07/ 35p07/ 57p07/ 15 - adjust 2, 3, 5 & 6 floor 08 adjust 1st floor 22 servies 30 provide 35 provide 57 provide
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
13m07,14a07,18n11,35d06,36t07,50y14.18-secondary locks by passed.4 and 6 door locks frozen open "open hatch way"cease use call 312-8746 for appointment for reinspection.
May 11, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75b5,37n9,50y11,10m12,53b7,57o2,, 37= jumper on 45-44 terminals (10m) fl button.
Jul 10, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03i,01l. 03 repair ceiling light defussure. 01 repair or replace stop switch.
Aug 4, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt D2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 15, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2015 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 22, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt C5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt B3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2012 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt A6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2011 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2011 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Floor
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 7, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2006 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 30, 2006 · Apt 6B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 14,596 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,512 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 615 / 91
- Assessed value
- $2,395,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #116202, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 259 West 12 Street
Who owns 259 West 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 West 12 St LLC.
Does 259 West 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 West 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 19% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 259 West 12 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 West 12 Street?
It has 26 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.