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344 West 12 Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00640-0047Map

Owner of record: 344 West 12th Street Owners Corp

344 West 12 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 47 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 344 West 12th Street Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on July 1, 2026. 15 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 1, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Apr 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty west apt 1a bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 10, 1988 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling 1 sty west apt 1a bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 10, 1988 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty rear east apt 4f north room and kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 20, 1988 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit gas range oven door 4 sty rear east apt 4f kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 20, 1988 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 cellar rooms at rear used as real estate office.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination rear south 6 sty bulkhead stair to roof at platform.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination front north 6 sty bulkhead stair to roof.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.03 adm code provide a mirror in self-service elevator arranged so as to enable a person entering, to view inside of elevator number number 16957.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 24

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 3, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 21, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 15, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p16957

    May 29, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)provide, properly date and tag governor for 5 year safety test

    Jul 18, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls facade and appurtenances.at time of inspection observed at expo 1 north elevation horizantan crack at building entrance door arch and over canpoy.damaged eye brow at

    Apr 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.65.10 no log book note: at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed in place upon request of daily inspection ot the forman none was provide failure to provide daily log book for sidewalk shed.

    Jun 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved plans of construciton documents &/orapproved amendments. note: at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed in place w/the distance of vertical beams standing 3'to 4'away from

    Jun 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed on the floor 2 to 5 at elevator bank failure to provide 3 inch minimum high numerical sign indicat

    Jul 23, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    34a

    May 28, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    47h,33p,(74)provide access to overhead room so full inspection can be made.

    Feb 13, 1992 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt APT1CF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 0

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 27, 2026$325,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
47
Building area
22,530 ft²
Lot area
5,790 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
640 / 47
Assessed value
$3,392,100
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #110886, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 344 West 12 Street

Who owns 344 West 12 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 344 West 12th Street Owners Corp.

Does 344 West 12 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 344 West 12 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 344 West 12 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 344 West 12 Street?

It has 47 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.