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259 West 21 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00771-0008Map

Owner of record: 259 West Tenants Corp

259 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 259 West Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 12 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

  • 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 22, 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.

    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 10, 2018

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt dxrr, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor basement apt. lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt dxrr, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color basement apt. lower level ceiling ( 6 sq ft ) in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt dxrr, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color basement apt. walls at upper and lower levels in the 1st room from north located at apt dxrr, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile floor upper level in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt dxrr, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle upper level in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt dxrr, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet upper level basement apt. in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt dxrr, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective basement apt. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt dxrr, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate door baserment apt. in the entrance located at apt dxrr, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable floor rear bldg duplex apt kitchenette

    Oct 31, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor sagging rear bldg upper duplex apt

    Oct 31, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood platform roof rear.

    May 16, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. in that a wood deck approx 20'x40' has been erected at roof. remedy: file necessary plans and applications, obtain approval adn secure a permti from this dept: or remove the illegal wood

    Sep 19, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. built wood decking on roof approx 20 x 40. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove

    Mar 25, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit 1. combine apt. 4a+4b, create a deck and patio garden on roof. installed chenney exterior at west wall. remedy: obtain permit and approvals

    Jun 7, 1989

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldg. dept record. remedy: obtain a valid cert. of occupancy .

    Jun 7, 1989

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: built wood decking on the roof approx 20 x 40. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove.

    Jul 22, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Doors

    Feb 27, 2004 · Apt DXRR

    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 (C6)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
5,026 ft²
Lot area
2,469 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
771 / 8
Assessed value
$1,764,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101074, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 259 West 21 Street

Who owns 259 West 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 West Tenants Corp.

Does 259 West 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 West 21 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 259 West 21 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 West 21 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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