235 East 59 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01414-0017Map
Owner of record: 59 St.associates
235 East 59 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1960 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 64 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 59 St.associates. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 37
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 47
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 81
- 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.
May 7, 2026
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.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2024
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading room with sprnkler o.s.y valve at cellar
Mar 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to 1st story pulic hall at cellar
Mar 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at north door at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5m, 5th story, 8th apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5M
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 7th apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to roof , 5th story
Mar 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at west door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 11, 2024
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
Mar 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped raditor pipe at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator pipe at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2014
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective burners and oven to gas range in the kitchenette located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 4F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 200 watt minimum required.
Oct 7, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 200 watts minimum required.
Oct 6, 1999
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 sign missing 1 sty public hall.
Sep 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall of 4th & 2 sty public hall.
Sep 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling 5 sty public hall.
Sep 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at northwest wall 5 sty public hall.
Sep 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket refrigerator 5 sty southwest apt 5m kitchenette located at apt 5m
Dec 8, 1997 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles 5 sty southwest apt 5m bathroom located at apt 5m
Dec 8, 1997 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes window screen 5 sty south fire escape landing
Dec 8, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty southwest apt 5m d zanoni located at apt 5m
Dec 8, 1997 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective defective window 5 sty southwest apt 5m south room located at apt 5m
Dec 8, 1997 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 37
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - 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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 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 - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 23, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Apr 16, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26982
Apr 10, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Feb 10, 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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Aug 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 4, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 4, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 16, 1992
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 16, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 16, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 31, 1992
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 31, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jun 20, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 20, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 18, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 18, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Vf.. car sill and hoist way door sill not in level . adjust..
Sep 26, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
D/l/m is not working inoperative repair ,d/l/m sticker missing from controller board provide .elevator motor room need more lighting provide.
Jul 27, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 : dlm installed but rendered inoperative upon inspection. this is a safety feature which ensures elevator passenger safety. repair dlm. return door operator cover to operator.
Dec 14, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
16h16,56y13,40s09,40s09,41b10,44h08,67x10,39x10,26d06,52b14,53b14. 16-replace worn release rollers; 56-machine leaks; 40-remove garbage from motor room; 40-store fluides properly; 41-repair motor room door
Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
17d06,41i10,42d06,68b07,34o02,34d06,35m07. 35m- provide light & guard.41i- repair lock. 17d- lobby door gibs. 34d- secure bottom. normal sw.42d- secure rectifier (back of controller). 68b-provide updated as per
Jun 12, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov34828767r for work w/o a permit;installed structural steel posts & beams to
Nov 23, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34828767r, having installed structural steel posts & beam to reshore cellar level
Jun 18, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit;work noted having install structural steel posts & beam to re-shore cellar level ceiling joist (1st flr. joists)also note having excavated approx. 15"of earth @ cellar level under art gallery
Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: having removed old door & meth frame & installed new door & store front of metal ( ) frame & glass. at 1st flr retail establishment (art gallery). remedy: stop all work except to
Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
56y1056y13100bb0524x1041t0741i1008v0139b0780b1471x10. 56y repair and seal glow packing 100bb perform and file current 2 year test. 24x repair indicators in car. 41i repair m.r flr lock. 08v adjust flr leveling
Dec 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Non-hazardous
10h11,12q02,84d06,84x10,38q03,28b01,31h10,38o02,38m07,60b11,55y10,55o02,40t07,59b02,84d06,32m07,64m07,65o02,71b10,71o02,51bb12. 12-q drop ceiling tiles missing - 84-d secure hand rail. 84-x car - p.i. inside
Nov 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed with ccumilation of wood pallets used because of accumilation of water at second means of egress passageway leading from theatre remjedy remove pallets from passageway forth
Mar 15, 1989 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 5N
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3P
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2017 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 2M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 2M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 3G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 3J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 4K
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 2M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 5J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 27, 2010 · Apt 3P
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 3M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 3M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 3M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 3J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt BDLG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3J
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3M
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 64
- Building area
- 39,097 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,380 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1414 / 17
- Assessed value
- $7,388,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108248, last renewed Oct 16, 2024.
Questions about 235 East 59 Street
Who owns 235 East 59 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 59 St.associates.
Does 235 East 59 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 235 East 59 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 64 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 235 East 59 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 235 East 59 Street?
It has 64 residential units and 71 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.