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255 West 91 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01239-0007Map

Owner of record: Colonial Studios LLC

255 West 91 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Colonial Studios LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 26, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 50% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded doors at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded air condition unit and wood cabinets at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at building entrance

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts and other household items at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all floors and landings at all stories at public hall

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materails at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materails at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materails at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materails at vestibule ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at vestibule celing and all walls at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of houisehold items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Sep 11, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 11, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 broken frame,missing card at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide wire protective screen below skylight at stairs to roof , 5th story

    Sep 11, 2020

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at exposure#1 at 2nd floor above front window decorative cornice moulding in disrepair with peeling paint and cracked wood.rem:repair and or replace.

    Feb 8, 2020 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at the time of inspection noted rusted and deteriorated metal decorative cornice above second floor front window exposure # 1., repair and/replace

    Dec 24, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C1)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
4,675 ft²
Lot area
1,200 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1239 / 7
Assessed value
$1,276,200
Landmark / historic district
Riverside-West End Historic District

HPD registration #129411, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 255 West 91 Street

Who owns 255 West 91 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Colonial Studios LLC.

Does 255 West 91 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 West 91 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 255 West 91 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 West 91 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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