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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

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 55

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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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  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Mar 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.