256 West 15 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00764-0068Map
Owner of record: 256 Chelsea, LLC
256 West 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 256 Chelsea, LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on June 25, 2026. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 158
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 · 18
- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 6th and 9th tread from bottom at 4th story balcony at center stack at front of building at fire escape
Jun 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 3rd and 9th tread from bottom at 3rd story balcony at center stack at front of building at fire escape
Jun 25, 2026
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure upper east drop ladder guide rod attached suspenion bar at north at fire escape
Jun 6, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing east angle iron support bar at north at fire escape, 1st story
Jun 6, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. remove and replace with new the broken and defective bracket and leave all anchorages uncovered for inspection 1st, 2nd & 3rd brackets from east at north balcony at fire escape, 1st story
Jun 6, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grdw, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Feb 26, 2013 · Apt GRDW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4RE
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged ceiling, and west wall. in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 7, 2009 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 5FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Sep 8, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at east 1 water closet compartment at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2007 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2007 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord wall kitchen to north room 3 sty apt 3re. , section '' ''
Jan 21, 1994 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Observed an illuminated business accessory sign approx. 5'lx 1'h attached to roll down gate cover above ground level commercial space. sign copy reads "787 coffee" in orange text. associated wiring for illumina
Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide 2 means of egress from room or space where requirednote: at front facade 5' flr, fire escape, acess is obstructed, not acessible due to plywood seal of window at fire escape. remedy: remove
Sep 1, 2007 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide 2 means of egress from space/ or apt: where required: note temporary wood boarded up windows have totally blocked 2nd means of egress from apt to front fire escape at #1 facade at top fl apt
Apr 26, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: column wall in front of building at main entrance approx 8'x10'x3' structurally defective cement cracked and loose at 1st floor level. remedy: repair
Oct 6, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt GRDE
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt GRDE
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt GRDE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 3RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2015 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 2RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 1RW
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 1RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 1RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 5RW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 11, 2013 · Apt BE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt GRDW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 1RW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 1FE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt GRDW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 4FW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 2FW
Close - General
Locks
May 3, 2012 · Apt BE
Close - General
Doors
May 3, 2012 · Apt BE
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 3, 2012 · Apt 2FE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 5RW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 13,056 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,581 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 764 / 68
- Assessed value
- $2,309,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #103681, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 256 West 15 Street
Who owns 256 West 15 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 256 Chelsea, LLC.
Does 256 West 15 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 West 15 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 41% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 256 West 15 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 West 15 Street?
It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.