143 West 15 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00791-0016Map

Owner of record: Puerto Rican Family Foundation, INC.

143 West 15 Street is an office building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10011. The owner of record is Puerto Rican Family Foundation, INC.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 45
ECB violations: 26
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 45

Construction other optional
Department of buildings intends to revoke all approvals and permits issued in connection with application #m00969460-i1 within 15 days of this letter unless sufficient information is submitted to dob. new special inspector must supersede mr.hamid and submit an identifying tr-1 to the department to prevent revocation.
Nov 18, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 20, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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
Aug 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Feb 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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
May 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2007
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37507
Jun 17, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3458
Jun 7, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Feb 17, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37507
Jul 6, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3458
Jul 6, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)provide proper clearence between counterweight and buffer
Jun 1, 1990
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 26

Class - 1
I respond to an incident that occurred on 11-21-2023 on this jobsite where a worker fell off supported scaffold taken to hospital by ambulance, upon review the department records it was reveal that there was no
Dec 21, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 1
In response to an incident where a worker out of 5 crew fell from 5th level down to 4th level during supported scaffold installation injured himself fdny and ems came for his rescue and was taken to hospital in
Nov 21, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
In response to an incident where a worker out of 5 crew fell from 5th level down to 4th level during supported scaffold installation injured himself fdny and ems came for his rescue and was taken to hospital in
Nov 21, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve
Class - 1
In response to an incident where a worker out of 5 crew fell from 5th level down to 4th level during supported scaffold installation injured himself fdny and ems came for his rescue and was taken to hospital in
Nov 21, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
The blank coil plate right side of boiler is leaking-oil suction line shutoff valve missing from top of oil tank-hwh flue is corroded; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Oct 16, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000005798 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 2
Sec. 3304.6.4 horizontal braces not installed as required by approved plans eq-001.00 page 1 of 3. see west 15 street elevation view 11 feetbay. remedy: comply w/dob approved plans.
Apr 24, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take required action to secure public safety from unsafe facade.noted:at facade at front (w 15th st exp) no safety measures are erected as required and qew1 hired by the respondent (alan epstein) su
Mar 26, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file architect/engineer report
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Alt. bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o alti # 101955056 noted bldg occupied throughout. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 19, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
51-k-11/55-y-13/51-k-11-replace rusted & undersized hoist ropes/55-y-13-machine leaking seal same/51-k-11-2nd offense
Aug 1, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Filing a flase certification w/ nyc dob pursuant to section 26-126.2 respondent filed a certification of correction for notice of viol 38186485p on 6/20/06 which resulted in the issuance 381605025j found the
Aug 1, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
51k07. 51-k-07-lubricate and clean
Dec 27, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
28q07
Dec 27, 2005
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions sescribed in initial ll10/80 report. remedy:file an a
Aug 28, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Jul 14, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this deparmtent pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy: file an
Apr 13, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to install an acceptable 2-way voice communication system withcentral station connection. remedy: provide either tr-1 from with buildings department sign-off or 23c & 23d forms with buildings depart
Jul 26, 1999 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failuer to install an acceptable two- way voice communication system with central station connection. provide either tr-1 form with buildings department sign off as per local law 5/73.
Jan 8, 1999 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
55b7,46b15,14m7. -55 provide pit light, -46 shorten hoist cable, -14 provide certificate frame
Sep 30, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to install an acceptable two-way voice communication system with central station connection. provide either tr-1 form buildings department sign-off local law 5/73.
Aug 28, 1998 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to install an acceptable two-way voice communication system with central station connection.remedy provide either tr-1 form with building department sign-off or 23c and 23 forms with building dept sign
Mar 17, 1998 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to install an acceptable two-way voice communication system with central station connection. remedy: provide either tr-1 form or 23c and 23d forms or building department sign-off as per local law 5
Jun 10, 1997 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to submit a third round technical report periodic inspection of exterior walls and apputenances as required by local law 10 of80 and the department of buildings rules and regulations remedy file the req
May 21, 1996 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,35#.35-#-# secure grating machine room floor.
Aug 22, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#.73##-device removed and replaced with pass #37507.file for removal.
Aug 22, 1995
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Office building (O3)
Year built: 1909
Floors: 7
Residential units: —
Building area: 27,353 ft²
Lot area: 4,132 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 791 / 16
Assessed value: $3,549,150
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 143 West 15 Street

Who owns 143 West 15 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Puerto Rican Family Foundation, INC..

Does 143 West 15 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 143 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 143 West 15 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

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