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255 West 15 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00765-0008Map

Owner of record: Derby Curtain 153, LLC

255 West 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Derby Curtain 153, LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 4, 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
7
About 35% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 55

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide escutcheon plate at steam riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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 26, 2016

    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 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2nd & 3rd sty front south at fire escape

    May 31, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling water closet compartment, located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north, east, and south walls, in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrails and balustrades 2 storythrough 5 story, at public hall

    Feb 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective win dow sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dangerously sloping floors in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak in ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2002 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color collapsing ceiling 5 sty east apt 18 south room. located at apt 18

    Mar 24, 1999 · Apt 18

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

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink kitchenette 5 sty east apt 18. located at apt 18

    Mar 24, 1999 · Apt 18

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling throughout.

    Mar 24, 1999

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick west chimney west roof.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak concealed leak at center east & southeast roof.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection leak at hardontal pipe ceiling north cellar.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at north cellar.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cellar floor throughout.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 2nd & 4th tread from top 5 sty stair public hall.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 5 sty public hall.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west air shaft.

    Mar 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade 2 sty public hall.

    May 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling rear room 4 sty northwest apt 15. located at apt 15

    May 11, 1992 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective right fixture bathroom ceiling 4 sty northwest apt 15. located at apt 15

    May 11, 1992 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide escutcheon rings riser kitchen and watercloset compartment 4 sty northwest apt 15. located at apt 15

    May 11, 1992 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 2, 2007

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Filed a application form containing a false statement job #140177369 pw-1 section 26 indicates "no" for owner's certification regarding occupied housing also a "no" for rent control stabilization.rem:comply wit

    Jul 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a application form containing a material false statement.under job #140077618 pw-1 section 26 indicates a "no" for owner's certification also a "no" for rent control stabilization.rem:comply with code.

    Jul 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved const.docs.noted 1 according to approved plans 6 bays including stiar tower only 5 bays installed 2 stair tower location third bay from left 1st bay from left installed.picture

    May 16, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defects noted: front of exterior wall btwn 4th fl and roof level exposure # 1 was diagonal().stucco has cracks. brown stone arches and window sill deteriorated

    Sep 4, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 15

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 20

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jan 6, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 2, 2003 · Apt 1

    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 (C4)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,700 ft²
Lot area
2,546 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
765 / 8
Assessed value
$1,129,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117239, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.

Questions about 255 West 15 Street

Who owns 255 West 15 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Derby Curtain 153, LLC.

Does 255 West 15 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 West 15 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 35% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 255 West 15 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 West 15 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.