405 East 59 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01454-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Transportation

405 East 59 Street is a government building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Transportation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 120
ECB violations: 20
HPD complaints: 15

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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 · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 120

Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
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 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 - 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 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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 20

Class - 1
Observed unsafe unsuitable electrical installation throughout the evangeline blashfield fountain garden, use of extension cords throughout to power string and christmas lighting as permanent wiring and without
Feb 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
97,r,05(97-r-05)operating device under expire use permit under ea#442/00.perform file test with nyc dob in order to lift cease use.
Jul 18, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
21l10 23l10 69m07 100d06 21l-interlocking device on top landing defective able to open door while platform is at lowest landing cease use call dob before returning back to servide 23l-repairs hall call stations
Oct 14, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 3
13x10 100b09 69m07 99m05 16e01 100r09 emergency light not working repair light 100b-shopping carts are encroaching the path and damaging the top hall door remove shopping carts 16e-adjust top landing door rubbi
Oct 14, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 3
97o02.100u05.97o perform a full clean down inside entire equipment 100u 2yr test
Sep 4, 2008 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu 89i11.94d06.97o02.100c05.89i all razor sharp steps as need it 94d bottom left 97d perform a full cleran down inside entirte equipment 100v 2yr test c.u until items 89i 7 94d are completed with before restore
Sep 4, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
86bb05.79i11.79o02.63b11. 86bb 2yr tag missing perform & file test 791left handrail damaged replace 79o clean handrails all (check for damage & fingers were filthy) clean 63b relocate city id #s bottom of devic
Apr 11, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
86bb05.79o02. 86bb 2yr tag missing perform & file test & place a secure tag visible 79o handrails dirty clean underneath both sides pf one rail (clean all rails)
Apr 11, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
05j01. 05j-excessive gap on right leaf.
Apr 26, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted @ food emporium supermarket 1st flr north& east area erected new steel structure for mezzanine w/o 1st obtaining permits & approvals.remedy:stop all work obtain a permit rescind
Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
02-x-10/01-l-10/03-d-06/17-h-11/16-b-01/05-b-01/02-x-10-repair alarm system/01-l-10-stop switch defective does not latch in off position replace switch/03-d-06-properly secure in car fan grille/16-b-01-adjust
Sep 6, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83##. 83-operating device #1p40735 with an expired temporary use permit 26-117.3
Jun 18, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
38z13/ 16j01/ 66o02/ 01b10/ 33 - seal water leak at top of hoistway 16 - hoistway doors not properly related adjust to close spaces on both levels. 66 - clean pit of oil and debris 01 - stop switch must be
Apr 26, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
66o02/ 16j01/ 01b10/ 66 - clean pit 16 - hoist way doors not properly related ; adjust to close spaces on both levels - 01 - stop switch must be clearly marked "stop" and indicate proper position for stop an
Apr 26, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
66o02/01h11 66-clean pit of oil & debris 01-stop switch nit legible
Mar 19, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy temp c of o 1p0007811-t expired 8-23-02. remedy: discontinue use obtain valid certificate of occupancy.
Oct 19, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
43y14-57y09-43y14. 43-seal pump unit. 57-remove oil in pit 43-seal hydro piston.
Mar 12, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57z09. 57-remove water from elevator pit.
Mar 12, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73m05. file permit with this dept for removal of device.
Feb 6, 2002
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to provide 24 hours notice prior to starting construction that construction has been started & no 24 hour notice has been given: permit#102793023-01 fn 102644667-01. remedy: provide 24 hours notice of s
Jan 8, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 2, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 2, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Windows
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 10
Close
General
Windows
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 10
Close
General
Windows
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 10
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Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 10
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 10
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt 12C
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt 12C
Close
General
Doors
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt 12C
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Government building (Y8)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 1
Residential units: —
Building area: 64,360 ft²
Lot area: 123,109 ft²
Zoning: C8-4
Community board: 108
Council district: 5
Block / lot: 1454 / 1
Assessed value: $26,158,050
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

Questions about 405 East 59 Street

Who owns 405 East 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Transportation.

Does 405 East 59 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 405 East 59 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 405 East 59 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

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