221 West 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00617-0021Map
Owner of record: 225 W 12 LLC
221 West 12 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 56 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 225 W 12 LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 41
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 59
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 · 34
- 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator and riser at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items blocking fire door in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 12th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section at north
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door bell in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan at 12th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section at north
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door knob at closet door at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2017
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
Jun 22, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at west yard
Jul 2, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to 3 sty northwest apt 3i. , section '' ''
Dec 6, 1994 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire damaged ceiling and walls thru out 3 sty northwest apt 3i. , section '' ''
Dec 6, 1994 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture bathroom and foyer 3 sty northwest apt 3i. , section '' ''
Dec 6, 1994 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective top and bottom sash glass at window bathroom and north room 3 sty northwest apt 3i. , section '' ''
Dec 6, 1994 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty northwest apt 3i reubel. , section '' ''
Dec 6, 1994 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall under kitchen sink 5th sty northeast apt 5e. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1992 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at 5th sty northeast apt 5e. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1992 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 41
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - 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
May 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14958
Mar 10, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14958
Jan 17, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14958
Jan 26, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14958
Mar 9, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 31, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 7, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 7, 1995
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 31, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 31, 1990
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(37)secure all items on the controller
Nov 8, 1989
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
37 secure all items on the controller
Nov 8, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 1, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Nov 1, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 3
6 story building, with sws at exp1 and2. i observed decorative temporary lighting underneath the sws, not protected by electrical pipe as the electrical code requires. hazard of electrical shock exists for the
Jun 5, 2023 · Penalty $430
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety from unsafe facade.@time of insp no measures where taken as noted:exp#1 (flag) defects @parapet level which pose hazardous condition for public & proper
Dec 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances as noted:exp#1:damaged,store @parapet level,split(decorative coping)which pose a falling hazard,damaged mortar joints, damaged store around windows exp#2
Dec 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
2x10,1b11,56y13,16b10,16j1,40b16,70b16. (2x)in car phone inoperative repair. (1b)emergency stop button in car is push to stop reverse. (56y)clean & seal oil leak on machine. (16b)repair all hoistway doors to al
Aug 1, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safely & properly remove material/debris from construction site.noted:at courtyard there exists piles of debris,consisting of base cabinets,piles of black garbage bags,mattreses etc.
Jan 4, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h11,26bb05,31h10,36o02,38o02,44o02,44m13,84m07,84m07,85bb05,86m05, 10hll replace worn car door gibs,26bb05 expired test tag,31h10 repair car guide shoes,38o02 properly clean car top
Nov 13, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g12,35o9,57o2,75b5. 37-wire shunting fuses. 35-remove refuse.
Jul 22, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall. defect is: brick wall above retaining wall has loose, missing and in danger of falling brick at upper section of wall: wall dividing properties with 208 east 13 st. at rear.
Jun 25, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37b,50y,08j,73o, (#37) properly wire controller.
Feb 19, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,15l,22d,37l,37l,50l,50y,30o57o. 74 proveide access to landing on file elimination or this land 74a clear car top
May 20, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit wrk noted removal of exterior window at 1 story front east 3' front plywood fence to create door opening for medical office alt 384-89 remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore
Aug 31, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occup. contrary to that allowed by the c of o 11843 which states 1 sty store and tenament illegal occup at 1 sty east apt in bldg was converted into a medical lab and apt at street level entrance is a doctor
Jul 19, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted converted 1 fl east apt into a medical lab erected new sheetrock partitions throughout all work has been completed prior to inspection. remedy file for approved plans and permit
Jul 19, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted removed interior partitions and plastered ceiling 2 erected new interior partitions throughout apt 1- c east side remedy obtain permits and approvals or restore to prior lawful
Apr 13, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt APT2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt H1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt H1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt H1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 19, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt RESTAU
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 1H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2010 · Apt 4J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 4J
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2G
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 24, 2008 · Apt 1I
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 24, 2008 · Apt 1I
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt 5G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 1, 2007 · Apt 5G
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1I
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 56
- Building area
- 43,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,292 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 617 / 21
- Assessed value
- $6,717,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #110877, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.
Questions about 221 West 12 Street
Who owns 221 West 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 225 W 12 LLC.
Does 221 West 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 West 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 56 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 West 12 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 West 12 Street?
It has 56 residential units and 59 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.