117 West 15 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00791-0030Map
Owner of record: 117 West 15th LLC
117 West 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 117 West 15th LLC. HPD has recorded 184 housing violations here, most recently on January 28, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 184
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 355
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 184
- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator east wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardment material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperative hinges in the entrance located at apt 4re, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
May 5, 2023 · Apt 4RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Mar 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit bulkhead door at public hall, 5th story
Feb 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Feb 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 key not on premises, key location not stated at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Jul 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect floor sloping approx 3 inches from west to east in the 3rd room from north in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, and walls. at public hall
Jun 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling. at public hall
Jun 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak cascading water leak, at ceiling. at public hall
Jun 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling (approx 12 sq ft) and at west wall (approx 4 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at the north section located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 7th room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing support bracket for the air conditioner installed at the 4th window from east at the front at the building , 4th story
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration ..wood panellings installed at the east and south walls in the 7th room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at roof
Oct 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire fretardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the hard wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the kitchen located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete landing leading to roof at public hall, 5th story
Oct 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Oct 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Oct 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1o metal tread up from 2nd story balcony at front of building at south at fire escape
Oct 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Oct 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 5, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 15, 1995
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 15, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. apt 1fw work. noted: full height walls erected with rear kitchen sink only, 3pc bath (shower) with open space at front with a bed.creating a studio. rmdy: obtain permit or restore premises
Oct 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records. note: at time of inspection studio apt apt 1fw converted to an art studio with one bed at the front.rmdy:discontinue ill
Oct 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Plumbing work w/o a permit. noted: permit #140185546-01 not approved as of 9-22-2014. new install of interior piping in apartment 5a-install of nw hot and cold water lines throughout.install of new waste lines
Sep 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: sidewalk shed at exposure #1 installed w/o apermit. pictures filed. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that an approx 4'x 6' section of plaster ceiling has come loose & has fallen to floor in apt 2b. "vacate room w/defective ceiling (living room)"
Feb 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. defects noted: at time of inspection floors are slanting & leaning out of plumb throughout apt 3a. also noted section of ceiling in bathroom has collapse
Jun 27, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. defect noted: at time of inspection no c of c has been filed for ecb notice of violation 34915953x dated: 10-7-11. sidewalk shed erected has
May 24, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet dob code specifications. noted: sws erected at exposure #1,missing cross braces/horizontal braces. picture dated. remedy: comply w/dob code requirements.
May 23, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet dob code specifications. noted: job site sign missing at sws at exposure #1. picture dated. remedy: comply w/dobcode.
May 23, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: sidewalk shed at exposure #1 erected w/o a permit & dob approved plans. picture dated. remedy: obtain permit.
May 23, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34915953x issued on 10/07/11 the resp failed to correct the condition cited work w/o permit installed sidewalk shed no record on file at dob indicating appro
Dec 10, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted the following conditions sidwalk shed installed w/o a permit there no record on file at the dob indicating approval of plans permitting the installation of this sidewalk shed stop all work and make safet
Oct 7, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.defect noted:on exp#1 on bldg facade is cracked & spallding in different location through out(under window sill & on brown stone).rem:repair &/or replace.
May 3, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at 1 flr apt exposure #4 removed fire rated material from walls and ceilings demolished full height partitions and erected a new plumbing and wiring work in progress. stop all work
Jun 20, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous.noted:southeast corner along east elevation between 4th and 5th floor approx 30" of brick in height have fallen onto neighboring bldg roof(115 w 15 st)remedy:
Apr 5, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian exterior building wall defect noted 4th floor eastwall defective/missing bricks stucco an approximate area 4'w x 48 hig h remedy:repair defect
Mar 29, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:expired permit noted:dismantling erected interior partitions at rear basement(metal studs & ypsum boards)&removed one cement block partion (4ft wide x 7'h)expired permit under l7#1 job
Jul 30, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.partitions has been removed at rear (2) basement
Jul 29, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records work noted on the front doors of (2)celler sign grace chapel manhattan four square church remedy discontinue illegal use or ammend c of o
Apr 2, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dpt. records. voted and cellar dba grace chapel" being occupied as a church contrary to alt 101485741 which states offices, storage, boiler room remedy: discontinu
Mar 13, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. required by alteration typ i #101484741. cellar space occupied. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy
Feb 1, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required by a lteration type i#101485741 cellar sapce occupied rem:obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.
May 30, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain interior noted fire rated ceiling is broken missing 7 defective in the first floor public hallway causing a haz. condition 2 fire rated partitions & ceiling is broken missing & defective in
Sep 25, 1989 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit stopwork noted const. of bthrm ext. into the cntr pub hallway 2 removed partitions from bsmt and supports to flrng causing a haz cond, remedy provide tep showing for removed partitions
Sep 25, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior noted heavy water damage to ceiling floor of 1 sty apt bthrm wast chase, loc. bsmt clng of cntr sewerage waste chase. remedy make all repairs to thw satis. of this dept
Sep 25, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4RE
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 4A4RE
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 4RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2021 · Apt 4REA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 11,575 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,581 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 791 / 30
- Assessed value
- $863,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #110309, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.
Questions about 117 West 15 Street
Who owns 117 West 15 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 117 West 15th LLC.
Does 117 West 15 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 184 housing violations at this property.
Is 117 West 15 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 117 West 15 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 117 West 15 Street?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.