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254 West 15 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00764-0067Map

Owner of record: Bay Associates

254 West 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Bay Associates. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
92

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
14
About 58% of the building's 24 apartments
Down from 17 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 · 48

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story

    May 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor ceramic tiles in the bathroom located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortice lock in the entrance located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling of recreational space lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color aprx 30 sq ft at ceiling of recreational space lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak basement level recreational space in the 1st room from north located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household item at 3rd story balcony at north at fire escape, section ''north''

    Jun 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at ranige in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household item at 3rd story balcony at south stack

    Jul 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower sash at window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 10 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - inoperative located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Nov 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, at building front at 1st fire escape from north, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, at building front at 1st fire escape from north, 3rd story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 frame missing , 1st story

    Oct 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony at building front

    Aug 15, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at building front

    Aug 15, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2 & 4th sty balcony, front norht at fire escape

    Oct 4, 2007

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key operated lock at entrance door located at bsmt-apt d, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & south wall in lower level of basement apt. located at apt d, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hinge at bottom door, basmt. sty to cellar at public hall, basement

    Aug 12, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass of lower sash window 3 sty front west apt 3b rear room. , section '' ''

    Feb 19, 1998 · Apt 3B

    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 construction of wrought iron enclosure around fire passage stair at front entrance to building.

    Aug 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door basement sty public hall to cellar top door.

    Aug 29, 1990

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 7

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspe ction,i observed cracking/spalling bricks,defected mortar joints,bulgi ng window lintel bricks of multi-locationsat exposure 1 north elevatio n.remedy:repair and/or replace

    Jan 23, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code compmliant manner. note: at time of inspection observed multiple brick face crack at multiple levels and stepcracks/vertical cracks in brick work at various levels remedy: repair and replace

    Aug 19, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency.work order*due to the hazard posed from the cracked masonry bricks at the parapet and at several locations and corrosion metal llintels at north elevation exp#1 (west 15th street)and the immediate hazard to public safety on sidewalk below.remedy:immediately install sidewalk shed on west 15th to protect and secure public safety

    Jun 9, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 24, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 24, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet info panels per bc 3301.9.2. bc 3301.9.2.1-6. absence obscures address/fdc, creating a hazard by delaying fdny emergency response. site must immediately install complian

    Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspecton i observed sidewalk shed installed on exposure # 1 without signs or project information panel on the shed parapet, to display the name and the contact information of the owner or the genera

    Feb 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note at time of inspection observed flower pots and tea pots and window screen on fire escape at exp #1 block egress. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failed to provide sidewalk shed parapet information panel contrary with bc-3301.9.2, creating hazardous for fdny in emergency to easy located the site. where a sidewalk shed is installed, a sidewalk shed parape

    Sep 24, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with code requirements bc 3307.2.6 for sidewalks, temporary walkways, foot bridges, and pathways. at exposure one, i observed walkway 4 feet wide, the permitholder failed to provide a minimum

    Sep 24, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior wall(s) or apprtenances. note: at the time of inspection observed (1) at expo #1 north elevation spalling/crack brick masonry at several locations (2) at expo #2 east eleva

    Aug 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted at time ofinspection north elevation exposure#1 observed created masonry brick as panares and at several locations at other floors,observed corroding

    Jun 9, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note:at time of inspection observed at exp #1 north elevation cracks in bricks at parapet and at several other floors.open mortar joints corroding cupping m

    Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required as noted:at the time of inspection i observed on exposure#1 north elevation:crick an brick work on several floors near to lintels;corroded sagging metal lintels o

    Sep 3, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.as noted:at timeof inspection i observed on exposure#1 north elevation:cracks & brick work at parapet and at several floors near metal lintels.corroding,sag

    Sep 3, 2021

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 28, 2009 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2009 · Apt B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
24
Building area
12,276 ft²
Lot area
2,581 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
764 / 67
Assessed value
$1,464,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119387, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 254 West 15 Street

Who owns 254 West 15 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bay Associates.

Does 254 West 15 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 254 West 15 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 58% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 254 West 15 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 254 West 15 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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