59 West 87 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01201-0005Map
Owner of record: 59 West 87th Street Housing Development Fund Corp.
59 West 87 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 59 West 87th Street Housing Development Fund Corp.. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 20
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Mar 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 5
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 paneling at south, west and east walls in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective uncapped shut off valve at radiator at west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads 1st and 2nd up from bottom stairs leading to rear yard in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 paneling at all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 paneling at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, south and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet cover in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at bottom of heat riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Mar 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 paneling at all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at bottom of heat riser at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective balances at 1st window from east in the 5th room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective balances at 2nd window from east in the 5th room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash in the 5th room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective balances at 3rd window from east in the 5th room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at or near mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance top window sash in the bathroom located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass pane at 1st window from west at north in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass pane at 1st window from east at south in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Refit the lower sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector one missing at the center section in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at the east center and west lower sash windows in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). additonal needed in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash 3rd window from east at south in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash 2nd window from east at south in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
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 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: erected a sidewalk shed to the street walls of 87 street and columbus avenue without permit. remedy:obtain permit or remove sidewalk shed.
May 30, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt APT2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 20, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 9,998 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,567 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1201 / 5
- Assessed value
- $2,838,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #109610, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 59 West 87 Street
Who owns 59 West 87 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 59 West 87th Street Housing Development Fund Corp..
Does 59 West 87 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 59 West 87 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 59 West 87 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59 West 87 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.