268 West 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00615-0112Map
Owner of record: 268 West 12 Owners Corp
268 West 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 268 West 12 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 190 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 190
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 325
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 · 190
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight at public hall, 5th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve handle in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweeper permanently installed at door in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame at bulkhead to the roof , 5th story
Jan 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 24
- Construction other optional
Observed parapet walls and chimneys at exp #2 of property are in extreme state of disrepair and leaning toward adjacent property 266 west 12th st. building owner to immediately retain nys licensed engineer to provided detailed report regarding exterior wall conditions.
Jan 27, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 4, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 4, 1992
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 3, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 3, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 3, 1990
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 16, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 16, 1990
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 15, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 18, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 28, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 8, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 8, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 18, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at backside observed 3 ac units at fire escape windows, bulkhead interior stairwell debris partially obstructing exit passage & 3-4 floors ceiling stairwel
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $620
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed suspended scaffolds on the building at exposure #2 connected to outriggers on the roof for facade operation, upon review the department record to verify compliance it was reve
Oct 30, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
L observed the sidewalk shed missing the project information panel as required by code. additionally, the post screw caps are lose and 1 is missing creating a hazard for pedestrians coming in contact with the
Oct 24, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000046175y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed a chimney approximately 4' at exposure#2 roof level not plumb to building. chimney is leaning outwards towards adjacent prope
Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayor's emergency executive order 120 and subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governor's executive order 202.34 and subsequ
Sep 14, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35249893h issued on 3/7/18, & to file a cert.of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptible cert.has not yet b
Dec 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o bldg dept records. noted: at time of inspection observed class'b'room w/full bathroom being rented/occupied in west center section of cellar. no kitchen/cooking
Mar 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: full gut renovation being conducted in apt 2c.bathroom has fire rated material from ceiling,walls & corridor removed. kitchen also has fire rated material removed from ceiling. fire rati
Mar 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or appurtenances. east exterior wall has debris falling onto adjoining property 266 - wes 12th st roof. stucco, cement, brickwork spalling and falling onto roof. remedy:
Apr 21, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: at public corridor from 2nd-4th flrs the door to the inactive dumb waiter is open, unlocked and dangerous. remedy: immediately seal dumb waiter doors
Mar 28, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior walls & or appurtenances. noted: at east exposure (#2) the exterior painted/coated brick wall is peeling/spalling stucco coating onto #266 w 12 st coating consists of spalled brick
May 3, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: on exposure#2 paint and mortar is loose and falling on adj property roof. remedy:repair defect, obtain all necessary permits for scaffold and const work
Jun 7, 2007 · Penalty $350
Active - Hazardous
Failure to protect roof,skylight of adjacent property.noted:during work on exposure #2 scaping and painting exterior wall. the loose debris falls on the adjacent roof.remedy:stop all work.
Jun 7, 2007 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.noted:(renovation) work on exterior exposure #2 started.(stop all work) use of equipment & hanging scaffold.removal of paint & loose mortar and repainting of exterior. remedy:obtain permit.
Jun 7, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50 50a 50b 50) brick missing around flue pipe in chimney base. 50a) oil leak at trans pump, waste oil in boiler room. 50b) fresh air louver to boiler room broken.
Feb 18, 2005 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall degects are masonry stairs at front entrance cracked and pulling away from wall stone columns at front entrance out ofplumb and pulling away from facade approx 3 inche
Oct 16, 1989 · Penalty $625
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is masonry stairs at front entrance are cracked stone columns at front entrance are out of plumb and pulling away from facade approximately 3 inches at bottom
Aug 28, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. remedy: provide protection for adjacent property.
Aug 18, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1RB
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1RB
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 1LB
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1LB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt APT1C
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt APT1C
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 20,830 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,522 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 615 / 112
- Assessed value
- $2,833,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #109269, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 268 West 12 Street
Who owns 268 West 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 268 West 12 Owners Corp.
Does 268 West 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 190 housing violations at this property.
Is 268 West 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 268 West 12 Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 268 West 12 Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.