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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 26, 2016

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 19% of the building's 26 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.