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231 West 15 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00765-0019Map

Owner of record: 231 W 15 Realty LLC

231 West 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 231 W 15 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 118 housing violations here, most recently on January 19, 2025. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
118
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 19, 2025

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
3
About 19% of the building's 16 apartments
Down from 5 in 2019

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 · 118

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stopper at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and west walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrails at stair at vestibule , 1st story

    Jun 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4 sq.ft and at west wall approx 8 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4 sq.ft and at east wall approx 6 sq.ft in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4 sq.ft and at north wall approx 6 sq.ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

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

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 9, 2020

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at front areaway

    Dec 5, 2018

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of masonary walls erected forming garbage shed and planter box below fire escape drop ladder at fire escape

    Jan 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 18, 2017

    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

    May 18, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 18, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    May 18, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1C

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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1C

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1c, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1c, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 1, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose private hall 4 sty northeast apt 4b electrical switch. located at apt 4b

    Feb 1, 1999 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit all windows throughout 4 sty northeast apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Feb 1, 1999 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty northeast apt 4b center room. located at apt 4b

    Feb 1, 1999 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance door 4 sty northeast apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Feb 1, 1999 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit front entrance door 4 sty northeast apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Feb 1, 1999 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit north window 2 sty north apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Nov 30, 1998 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Nov 30, 1998 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall 2 sty north apt 2b foyer. , section '' ''

    Nov 30, 1998 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed excessive dust and sheet rock debris in a hallways of occupied building during construction., repair and/replace; repair and or replace.

    Oct 6, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Wwop. observed construction work ongoing in unit 1c, 3c and 2b in occupied building with no permits on file. new sheetrock, bathroom is gutted and what appear to be new electrical panel. swo issued and served f

    Oct 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans construction documents at job site at time of inspection. noted: at time of inspection there areno plans for sidewalk shed on site. rmdy:provide approved/accepted con

    May 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.8.1 pswo (supported scaffold) guardrail system.the open sides andends of scaffold platforms shall be provided w/a guardrail system.noted:at time of inspection the supported scaffold is missing the followin

    May 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. cellar is occupied as anoffice, fax machine, desks, telephones, file cabanits and photo copy machine observed. c of o number 54758 indicates cellar to be occupied

    Dec 17, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: 1)parapet masonry is broken loose and out of bond at roof adj to chimney 2)public hall stairs are broken and loose (treds) 3)ceiling at apt 2b is broken loose and missing a 2' sect

    Aug 14, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building exterior noted (1) parapet wall on west side rear of bldg broken & damaged with loose brick work (2) chimmey atrear of bldg, west side has vertical structure cracks above roof line

    Dec 5, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Hazardous condition-boiler sealed. water gauge glass dirty. conbustion chamber collapsed. wiring exposed. fumes from left side of boilermudley connection, no cover on pressuretrol if defective replace.

    Apr 9, 1990 · Penalty $170

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Replace steam safety valve (corroded and frozen) for 15 p.s.i. a.s.m.e. approved side outlet. breeching missing barometric damper

    Feb 8, 1990 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2C

    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
4
Residential units
16
Building area
7,008 ft²
Lot area
2,581 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
765 / 19
Assessed value
$961,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #129400, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 231 West 15 Street

Who owns 231 West 15 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 231 W 15 Realty LLC.

Does 231 West 15 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 118 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 West 15 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 19% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 231 West 15 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 West 15 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

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