255 West End Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01183-0032Map
Owner of record: 255 West End Ave Owners Corp
255 West End Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 58 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is 255 West End Ave Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 5 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 62
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
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.
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 37
- 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 29, 2026
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 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 22, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 22, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window upper and lower sashes counter balances in the entire apartment located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant ceiling at skylight bulkhead at 1st public hall from east, 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant ceiling and wall at bulkhead skylight at 1st public hall from north, 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at skylight bulkhead roof at public hall at north , 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant ceiling at bulkhead skylight at 2nd public hall from north, 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, at public hall skylights , 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at roof bulkhead at 1st public hall from north, 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at roof bulkhead at 2nd public hall from north, 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at roof bulkhead at 1st public hall from east, 15th story
Aug 1, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded materails ceiling and walls at 15th stys at public hall
Feb 3, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at center located at apt 15b, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 15B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak evedance of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at center located at apt 15b, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 15B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 26, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt a, 15th story, apartment at south
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of make openable window at south fire stairs 1st thru 14 sty.
May 8, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall near mail area 1 sty public hall.
Oct 31, 1994
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing junction box covers wall of passageway near boiler room in cellar.
Oct 31, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit 9 and 8 stys north fire stair doors.
Oct 31, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening gate with slide bolt prepared to be padlocked northeast section of roof.
Oct 31, 1994
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 31
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 9, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection i observed at exp #1 east-cracked masonry banding by13th floor, north east corner.-roof(1)-cracked brick, spalling mortar
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35682535p issued on 02/14/2024, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note:observed deteriorated window lintels,deteriorated mortar joints spallingbricks and spalling terra cotta at exposure 1(east elevation).observed
Feb 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
64d,18d,57o,11q,46b, 18d-exposed wiring to interlock.
May 8, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30d,73m,30d-remove old equipment from hoistway 73m-file application for removal.
May 8, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,15m, (15) first floor door guide
Mar 2, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,15m,#15 first floor door guide.
Aug 20, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Hazardous
14,37,35,40,50,53,74,m,g,0,#,0,m,#. 40.perform 5yr test. 74 replace missing splice box cover.
Nov 21, 1990 · Penalty $4,370
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: masonry wall removed from between boiler room and oil tank room. concrete slab removed throughout basement level. remedy: "stop all work," file plans and obtain all approvals
Jul 26, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Electric
No lighting
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 10A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 15A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 15A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 15A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 15A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 11C
Close
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- General
Windows
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11C
Close - General
Doors
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 15B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 15B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2009 · Apt 15B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 19, 2009 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 15B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 2, 2007 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2004 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 15-B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 14C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 15-B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt PHA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2004 · Apt A
Close - General
Doors
Dec 19, 2003 · Apt A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $1,175,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $540,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 14
- Residential units
- 58
- Building area
- 63,495 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1183 / 32
- Assessed value
- $6,574,050
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
HPD registration #115409, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 255 West End Avenue
Who owns 255 West End Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 255 West End Ave Owners Corp.
Does 255 West End Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 West End Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 58 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 255 West End Avenue built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 West End Avenue?
It has 58 residential units and 60 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.