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251 West 15 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00765-0010Map

Owner of record: Chelsea 251 LLC

251 West 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Chelsea 251 LLC. HPD has recorded 138 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2021. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
138
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
209

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 22, 2021

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
10
About 34% of the building's 29 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 · 138

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and south walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to boiler room at cellar

    Mar 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 29, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at b-room 29, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    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

    Jun 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchenette located at b-room 9, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the kitchenette located at b-room 9, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 29, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 29, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sash throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 29, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2013 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apt 8 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at ceiling ,on basement & 1st story public hall

    May 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2013 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at soffit under 2nd & 3rd story public hall stairs

    May 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sprinler heads at ceiling at 1st & 2nd story public hall throughout

    May 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hanging ceiling light fixture at 1st story rear north section public hall

    May 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 3rd story public hall

    May 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood with plastic sealed at skylight at bulkhead

    May 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the debris & garbage bags at cellar

    May 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant south wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant soffit all stories at public hall stairs

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling basement sty at public hall

    May 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling light fixture in the kitchenette located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2013 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2013 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2013 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2013 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 21 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 19 in the room located at b-room, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Apr 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 15 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 20 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 14 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 12 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 24, 2000

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 · 7

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permti. work noted- complete rehab kitchen/ bathroom- walls and ceiling apt. 25 north 4th floor. remedy: stop all work and obtain permits.

    Aug 3, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: new bathrooms erected on 2nd story rooms # 14 at southeast and #18 at northwest. remedy; obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Mar 15, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b.records.records states 4 class b rooms and two class a apt.on 1st story now occupied as 3 class a apts.#11 has a new bathroom installed remedy:obtain a permit or rest

    Dec 4, 2001 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted loft bed with a wooden stair erected approximately 6 feet high on 1st story northwest room #11 remedy:obtain or restore to prior legal condition

    Dec 4, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department records.records states 2 class "a" apartment on basement now increased to 3 class "a" apartments remedy:obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition

    Nov 21, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection noted:renovation work done in apts no 4 and 5m on 1st floor rear of bldgnew partiitions installed approx 50 percent of work complete.remedy:p

    Mar 3, 2001 · Penalty $130

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted:removed sections of brick walls approx. 10:0" from floor to ceiling, apt. door, and bypsum plaster of wall installing wood stods with plywood over at brick wall. created one do

    Jul 24, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2021 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2021 · Apt UNKOWN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C5)
Year built
1928
Floors
5
Residential units
29
Building area
7,750 ft²
Lot area
2,581 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
765 / 10
Assessed value
$1,141,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #131685, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 251 West 15 Street

Who owns 251 West 15 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chelsea 251 LLC.

Does 251 West 15 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 138 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 West 15 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 34% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 251 West 15 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 West 15 Street?

It has 29 residential units.

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