261 Central Park West

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01200-0031Map

Owner of record: 262 Central Park West INC

261 Central Park West is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 85 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 262 Central Park West INC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on June 29, 1995. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 80
ECB violations: 32
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 29, 1995

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 · 2

CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective water pump north boiler room cellar er1
Jun 29, 1995
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of stagnant water fuel oil tank room boiler room cellar at north
Jun 29, 1995
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 80

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active
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
Jul 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2020
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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 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
May 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2011
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
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 32

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls /facades and apuutrnenaces.at time of inspection exposure 1:broken masonry at 1st floor close to window frame hair line crack at 1 floor and demage martor joints 1 fl
May 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
98h7-missing 5 year tag in pit; 70o2-pit dirty
Jul 21, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
14h7...provide car mirror; 52k2-rouge/rust on suspension cables
Jul 21, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments -missing counter weights 3 -ties for bench work clamped on conpuit pipe -not anchored to wall -using telescopic beams for drops
Apr 24, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
34s13,34r09: 34s13;there are several holes in the shaftway compromising fire reading of the shaftway & in some places recess of greater from4" exist. bevel & seal the shaftway. 34r09;ther is an existing pipe no
Aug 13, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73e01,72u01,36r10.73-comp chains rubbing pit fl adjust. 72-gov tensionsheave tie down- adjust.36-broken step-repair
Jan 5, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50a/50b a.o. smith coil w.t. blr, dom hws, 50a) the pressure relief valve on the boiler is installed too low on the unit.re-position the relief valve at a higher elevation or on the nozzle provided on the shell
Sep 12, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50a/50b a o smith, coil wt. blr domestic hot water 50a) the pressure relief valve on the boiler is installed too low on the unit. re-position the relief valve at a higher elevation or on the nozzle provided on
Sep 12, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit ( cd5) for the out rigger beams
Aug 28, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No holder of a license issued shall authorize consent to or permit the use of his license by or on behalf of any other person
Aug 28, 2001
Active

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Non-hazardous
16m12,33w6,33i11,40m14,29#7,11q3. 33- door. 29- proper run by for top landing.
Jul 11, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
47b15,74b12,57g02,11m12. 47- shorten governor cable. 74- replace coveron terminal slow down switch box on top of car. 57- clean pit. 11- install car lighting guard.
Apr 15, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y14,74m12. 50- change packing gland to seal machine. 74- replace cover on terminal slow down switches on top of car.
Apr 15, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
59j 60j 73o 9 60 provide proper counter weight buffer cleance 73 clean installation
Jun 8, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: constructed new gym with new metal studs partition, amstrong suspended ceiling and new bathroom with new mechanical vent; plumbing no permit. 75% completed. location: southeas
Oct 30, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u.#75-current 5 yrs test perform & file.
May 20, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u.#75-current 5 yrs test perform & file.
May 20, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,50y.#75-5 yrs test perform & file #50-properly seal machine
May 20, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u.# current 5 yrs test perform & file.
May 20, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u.#75-5 year test perform & file.
May 20, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u.#75-five year test perform & file.
May 20, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q,39l,46l,73o. 46l- for proper rumby.
May 3, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30o,46l.
May 3, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30o,33l. 33l-door.
May 3, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46l,30o,63l. 46l for proper run by.
May 3, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15#,30o,33i,46k,50l,52l. 15#)file application and obtain permit for door replacement. 33i)skylight. 50l)grinding. 50l)parking retainer.
May 3, 1995 · Penalty $1,375
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q 26l 27l 39l 73o 74# 46l 26l & 27l properly adjust down normal and reposition top normal and finoil (vein) and swsitch 74# file application and obtain permit for removal of 15fl door 46l for proper run by
Apr 15, 1994 · Penalty $550
Resolve
Non-hazardous
05i 11q 15# 22d 26l 30o 33i 39l 50l 73o 15# file application and obtain permit for door replacement 33i skylight 50l grinding and no oil
Apr 15, 1994 · Penalty $550
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30o 25q33l 50y 03l 03l intercom
Apr 15, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Hazardous
11b, 11q, 15d, 39l, 05i, 30l, 26l, 40l, 46l, 27l, 50f, 74#. 15d- sta-tionary leaves 39l- lost traction 30l- loose plaster 46l- for pro-per run by 74#- file application and obtain permit for removal of 15t
Apr 15, 1994 · Penalty $850
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without permit (expired): sidewalk shed permit has expired. remedy:"renew permit or remove shed"
Oct 16, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: renew permit.
Oct 18, 1988
Resolve

Complaints

Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1D
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
May 12, 2026	$1,850,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Apr 22, 2026	$205,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Apr 5, 2026	Non-market transfer	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Jan 14, 2026	$350,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Nov 14, 2025	$3,500,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1928
Floors: 15
Residential units: 85
Building area: 238,548 ft²
Lot area: 21,350 ft²
Zoning: R10A
Community board: 107
Council district: 6
Block / lot: 1200 / 31
Assessed value: $29,193,300
Landmark / historic district: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #117236, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 261 Central Park West

Who owns 261 Central Park West?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 262 Central Park West INC.

Does 261 Central Park West have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 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 261 Central Park West built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 Central Park West?

It has 85 residential units and 86 units in total.

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