106 Charles Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00620-0013Map
Owner of record: 106 & 108 Charles LLC
106 Charles Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1871 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 106 & 108 Charles LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 6 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 138
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 improperly filled up at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 key not on premisys at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1c, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Sep 9, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration removed partition wall to make wide opening between north 1st to north 2nd room located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wood window frame approx. 1 sq.ft.( near kitchenette) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all surface / wall at fireplace alcove in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical extension cord south electrical wall outlet to east wall at kitchenette in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood ceiling cabinet in the foyer located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes at west 1st & 2nd windows on 5th sty east exterior wall
Oct 26, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st sty public hall
Oct 26, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 5th sty public hall
Oct 26, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east & south walls in the foyer located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wood window frame in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing skylight from ceiling to roof. in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south,west & north walls in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor from from east to west approx 2 inches off plumb at foyer located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor from from east to west approx 3 inches off-plumb at norht 2nd room.. located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor from from east to west approx 3 inches off-plumb at norht 1st room located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retaredant material at all surface / walls below sky light at ceiling opening in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sills at 2nd & 3rd sty balcony, rear south east at fire escape
Sep 15, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd sty balcony, rear south east at fire escape
Sep 15, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3 & 5 sty, rear south at party wall balcony
Sep 15, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story
May 11, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story
May 11, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at fire escape at north , 2nd story
Apr 15, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Aug 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 3, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 6, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jul 17, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 17, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39007512z issued on 08-12-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Oct 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted, at the time of inspection observed all construction work in apt. # 1a in the front west side completed 100% against the swo issued on 06/06
Aug 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit. observed 2 workers on active site, on 2nd flr, apt#3 ceiling altered w/ a drop ceiling throughout apt, altered plumbing & electrical work, new partition from ceiling to flr. stop all work.
Aug 4, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection there are cracks in wall and ceilings throughout apt #3. water damage is also evident in ceilings in kitchen and by entry
Aug 13, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34915302m issued on 06/03/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Aug 15, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34915300z issued on 06/03/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Aug 15, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. defect noted: on apt 16 water leak on east wall of exp 2 stucco falling and cracked and in danger of falling at east north corner pc ready to fall. crack from
Aug 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant.noted:at front & east facade there are vertical cracks & (delaninating) stuccor facade finishes.loose pieces may dislodge.rem:immediately make safe,maintain facade.
Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at the 1st fl west front apt,the walls & partitions have been demolished of plumbing fixtures & partitions. new electric lines (lighting) are being installed & new plumbing line instal
Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-301.1 failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner.noted: at 2nd to 5th fl the hall/corridor smoke detectors at each floor (4 total) do not work when tested or is missing @ 3rd floor.
Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted:at 5th floorcorridor the ceiling is severely water damage and stained.remedy:maintain bldg.
Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy as per sec.28-118.3.1-sec.28-118.3.2 noted:@ cellar of apartment designated id 2 bedrms completed contrary to application #104679091 showing re
Nov 24, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware.note:exit door at rear courtyard(fire escape termination is obstructed to street egress w/illegal combination lock on exit door.remedy:remove illegal hardware.
Aug 22, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passage total obstruction.note:combination lock,in locked position is creating an obstruction to st egress from rear fire escape.remedy:remove obstruction.
Aug 2, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted under appl 104679091 appl 2/15/07 dwg a-2 cellar. cellar added excavationof add appl 324 added 4 step stair toward front of bldg, change of sta
Jul 17, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: additional excavation in cellar approx 32" deep about 40'-0 x 20'-0 work completed 100% new concrete slabs,framing of add perimeter walls 100%. remedy: obtain permit
Jul 17, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide second means of egress from rear fire escape.note,rear exit/egress door locked unable to enter bldg corridor to street level (haz).remedy:remove locking device. provide access from rear yard
Mar 25, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide appr plans at time of inspection. noted:const. workin progress of 1st fl apts. 1b,1c,&1d also noted:work in progress in apts 14,13,5 & 4 note:permit#104570965 exp:01/01/07. remedy:obtain
Dec 26, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work wiithout a permit.noted:apt 1b in rear has gut demo of ceilings 2fl,exposed fire stopping.rem:stop all work ,obtain and maintain all proper permits and plans with d.o.b.
Feb 6, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 13, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - General
Floor
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 13
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 25, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 25, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 25, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 25, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - General
Floor
Oct 23, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2011 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1871
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 7,680 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,214 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 620 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,541,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #130759, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 106 Charles Street
Who owns 106 Charles Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 106 & 108 Charles LLC.
Does 106 Charles Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 106 Charles Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 106 Charles Street built?
City records list 1871 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 106 Charles Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.