147 West 15 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00791-0013Map

Owner of record: La Fabrique Owners Corp

147 West 15 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 14 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is La Fabrique Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022. 3 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 4
DOB violations: 37
ECB violations: 23
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 2, 2022

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

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HPD housing violations · 4

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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box on wall 1st sty public hall near mailbox.
Jun 19, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Section 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 on wall 1st sty public hall near mailbox.
Jun 19, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Jun 19, 1987
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 37

Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Aug 1, 2024
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 9, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 21, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
Jan 18, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Illegal removal
May 10, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20932
Apr 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1f2927
Apr 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)provide proper clearence between counterweight and buffer
Jun 1, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(35)provide proper light over main machines. (37)provide guard for selector cable
Dec 6, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) cover fan in motor room (52) provide rope guard in rear of machine
Mar 7, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 23

Class - 2
97b07.97 b 07 entire device hoistway bevel ledges in shaftway provide.
May 28, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. c/o 104738401f states: "cellar boiler room, storage meter room" occupancy at time of inspection - boiler room occupied as living quarters - couch (pull out), tv
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. 1- entrance awning - steel rusting throughout down leaders not provide to subgrade. 2- stairwell door not self-closing. remedy: for awning: provide structural
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner - cellar - no fire stopping at pipe penetrations throughout. cellar - exposed rusting rebar @ walls. remedy: obtain permits, repair & replace according to code.
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageways. 5th flr - exterior passage metal cabinets. 1- north 5th flr corridor - construction materials/debris through. 2- 7th flr basket chair and 4'-0" doll in stair b
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 2
Alleged bldg occupied w/o valid c/o as per f28-118.3.1 - f28-118.3.2 tco #101485475 ( )expired 08/11/2005.remedy:obtain new c of o or discontinue illegal use.
Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1 and 28-118.3.2and co #82283 expired 04/18/83. remedy: obtain new c of o or discontinue illegal use.
Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 3
42i10.56y13 42 arc shield missing onrun relay
Jul 25, 2008 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied without a valid c of o # changes noted under certificate of occupancy #10148575 (-t-z). (alt.) dated 12/21/04 expfrom commercial space on the 2nd floor to 2 class a.apts.remedy:discontinue
May 9, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. noted; temp certificate #101485475 issued: 03/28/03 expired: 06/28/03 remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue use.
May 11, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy t.c.o #101485475 dated march 28,2003. remed: renew t.c.o #101485475
Sep 25, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor,1st flooregress leads to cellar,cellar egress leads to first floor kitchen,2nd means of egress from cellar total obstruction.remedy:provide means
Nov 9, 2002 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit noted:at time of inspection no current p.a. permit or on premises. remedy:obtain ap.a. permit
Nov 9, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o noted: c of o #119947 expired on october 20,2000 and no records of renew c of o at time of insepction. remedy:obtain a valid c of o.
Nov 9, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.noted:renovation work being done in cellar and 1st floor.interior demo removal of partitions bathrooom relocated staircase appprox 50 percent
Jun 13, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy c of o #90911. indicate from 3 story to 7 story apt. now occupied & arranged as office in apts.(6a) (entire 4th sty) and 3a.b.c.) at tttach
Dec 27, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign on fl 2-9 including bsmt. failure to provide 3" high alphabetic letter of identification for elevator bank & for stair at the occupancy side of the stair's door.
Oct 14, 1998 · Penalty $7,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance w/ ll 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Oct 14, 1998 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
32q 61* 32 cover mising under car 61# tail rope insutficent
Sep 30, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
54i50i73o62x31r11b35b36t 54-repair door of main line disconnect 50-repair worm gear 73-clean entire device t.o.c.a.r. 62-repair under side light 31-remove electrical wires in car -11-install guard for in car
Jan 27, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
53d,35o,73x-firemens service
Dec 8, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
52h12,50y11,39h12.
Sep 22, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No equipment use permit. in that 3 ac. units have been mounted on steel dunnage, at first fl, at rear exterior. remedy: obtain an equipment use permit or remove.
Jun 25, 1997
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2019 · 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: Elevator apartment building (D0)
Year built: 1923
Floors: 9
Residential units: 14
Building area: 53,203 ft²
Lot area: 6,195 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 791 / 13
Assessed value: $5,837,400
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #139877, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 147 West 15 Street

Who owns 147 West 15 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is La Fabrique Owners Corp.

Does 147 West 15 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 147 West 15 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 147 West 15 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 147 West 15 Street?

It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.

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