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257 Central Park West

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01199-0036Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

257 Central Park West is an elevator apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 69 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 15 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
49
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 38

  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 11, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 incorrect info at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 11, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of south window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass pane at lower sash of south window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass pane at upper sash of south window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of north window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of window in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of south window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of southwest window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of west window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective hinges at north closet doors in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective south closet doors off track in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

    Sep 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective central heating unit at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe (cold side) at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Jan 18, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at cabinet at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door knob in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ''missing'' at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Jun 12, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sloping wood floor by radiator in the 2nd living room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sloping floor in the 3rd bedroom 2 from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Mar 22, 2000 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative tenant (monoca) in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Mar 22, 2000 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags & etc at 1 sty fire stair b north side.

    Aug 21, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle & etc at 1 sty fire stair south side.

    Aug 21, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 49

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 9, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 9, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 9, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 7, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Apr 11, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8533

    May 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p28709

    May 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 24, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p28710

    May 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Jul 1, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical exam documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control903721.submit acceptable required technical report

    Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. observed cracked masonry sill on 9th fl window in nieche of courtyard & multiple vertical cracks on chimney on exp#2,south elevation. also observed stepped crack

    Mar 31, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required measures to protect public from documented unsafe facade. as noted building has damaged stone by 4th fl window on both street facing exposures. remedy:provide approved safety measures,a

    Dec 20, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    45b10,53b11. adjust governor for pull through.not meeting manufacturer spec. 53b11-governor rope insufficient.replace with manufacturer specific material.

    Apr 26, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3307.5.2 a flagperson shall be provided whenever intermittent operations are conducted on,or adjacent to,areas open to use by persons other than workers. noted: no flagperson present at time of inspection

    Nov 28, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and or appurentances upon entering mens restroom in lobby of above address (2 w 86st) o i observed one urinal with constant running water remedy: miantain plumbing and or appurentan

    Mar 13, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d 30p 33o 466o 29p 40u 54d 73o 05j 22 service 30 provide access 23 clean 46 clean 29 provide access to counterweight 40 5 year test 57 properly secure cover to main line switch box 73 clea installion 05

    Jun 8, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46h 57p excessive crown wear on cable 57 provide access to pit

    Jun 8, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46p 54l 46 excessive crown wear renew 54 repair main line switch box

    Jun 8, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    53a,37g,48b,49b,50y,22d,03i,55i,73o,34m,28h, 53a-m/r lighting 37g-remove jumpers from fuse hold repair over load (tlp) 55i-repair door to pit 34m-replace all missing covers under car in hatch 03i-repair fan ope

    May 11, 1998

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to submit a third round technical report. periodic inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file t

    Apr 25, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required under alt1576/88.remedy:obtain a new certificate of occupancy

    Mar 11, 1993 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy, as required by open alt 1576/80. remedy- obtain a new certifcate of occupancy.

    May 13, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,35o,08v.

    Jan 28, 1991 · Penalty $75

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46l.

    Jan 28, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46l.

    Jan 28, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o as required under open alteration 1576/88 remedy obtain a new c of o

    Oct 31, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 12, 2015 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 22, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 22, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 2, 2026$5,100,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 11, 2026$2,800,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 22, 2025$1,610,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1906
Floors
12
Residential units
69
Building area
148,380 ft²
Lot area
15,325 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1199 / 36
Assessed value
$18,657,450
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #136687, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 257 Central Park West

Who owns 257 Central Park West?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 257 Central Park West have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 Central Park West 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 257 Central Park West built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 Central Park West?

It has 69 residential units and 73 units in total.

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