16 East 96 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01507-0056Map
Owner of record: 16 E 96 Apt Corp
16 East 96 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 16 E 96 Apt Corp. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2018. 1 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 44
- ECB violations
- 28
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 17
- 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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at storage room at basement
Aug 13, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, apartment at south
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Jun 29, 2007 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows lower sash in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bedroom from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling & walls in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering , in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall lite fixture in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings walls and trin in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 44
- Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 14, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 6, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
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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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Oct 29, 2005
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 19, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 19, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8042
Apr 3, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8043
Apr 3, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 30, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8042
Nov 6, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8043
Nov 6, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(57)light bulb (18)temp wiring (74)remove wood from shaft (74)holes in shaft
Sep 25, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)top of the car (34)covers (57)light bulb relocate pit light elev hits bulb (74)jaws on safety device
Sep 25, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 28
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed: suspended scaffold outrigger system installed at exposure# 1-2 and courtyard. upon request for pre-installation inspection and post-installation letter. none was provided contrar
Nov 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed: active job site, facade demolition using suspended scaffold at courtyard. upon request certificate of fitness for scaffold user manuel maxi mechanic and jose corral foreman 1rcny
Nov 10, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed: suspended scaffold outrigger system installed at exposure# 1-2 and courtyard using parapet clamps as a support for tiebacks installed at parapet wall. upon request for a pe inspe
Nov 10, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed: suspended scaffold installed at exposure# 2 tie back use angle fastened to parapet wall exposure# 4. upon request for pull test, none was provided contrary to bc 3314.3.3 numeral
Nov 10, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade as per 1rcny 103-04. noted at time of inspection at southeast corner elevation, corner of exp2and 3 broken and chipped limestone on 5,6 and 7 floors of the facade
Jan 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. north elevation exposure 1, observed cracked/spalled decorative stones on 6th floor north west corner. remedy: maintain exterior building facade p
Nov 30, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.*north elevation exp1, observed spalled/cracked stone above water table on 3rd floor; inadequate a/c unit support on 3rd floor, using blocks of
Oct 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls/facade & appurtenances noted @the time of insp-north elevation exp#1 cracks,spalling on (stones) & eroded (mortar) joints on stone.east elevation exp#2 spalling on (balco
Jun 20, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements - noted: mr. richardo cruz & mr. miroslaw zagula did not have c/f,while riding a 2 pt suspended scaffold, being in use for an inspection
Aug 14, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site - noted: no daily inspection record for suspendedscaffold in use on 8.14.12. remedy: maintain daily inspection records
Aug 14, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failed to notify the dept/obtain permit prior to use/inst on outriggerbeams in connection w/suspended scaffold. noted: no outrigger beam notification for suspended scaffold in use. during local law drop @ exp 1
Aug 14, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not comply with approved plans:non conforming work noted at apt 2b & 2e 2nd flr rear large approx 9'window opening made contrary to plan job #104520181 which shows 2 windows not 1 large window.
Feb 7, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted in apt. 1c. 1. full height partition with 2 x 4 wood stud erected creating rooms also noted metal furring channel for ceiling installed. 2. electrical with bx cable wiring thru
Mar 15, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at basement level apt 1 (1)demolished existing partitions and erected a new (2) installed a new wiring and plumbing. work 50% completed apt located at south west corner of bldg. rem
Mar 14, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with a stop work order 101905c0801dp noted: constr. under revoked appl. # 103789205. an inspection was made on 12.28.05 which found constr. thru-out to be substantially completed. remedy: comp
Dec 28, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with a stop work order 101905c0801dp noted: construction under revoked application #103789205. an inspection was made on 12-28-05 which found construction thru-out to be substantially complete
Dec 28, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with stop work order: at apt 6f stop work order of job#103789205 continues with wall finishing (paint) & finish carpentry (doors & trim) against stop work order 82505c08al01. with 6 workers
Nov 14, 2005 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with stop work order: at apt 6f stop work order of job #103789205 continues with wall finishes and finish carpentry (door and trim) in progress as well as painting againsr stop work order #082
Nov 14, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with stop work order: at apt. stop work order of job# 103789205 continues w/wall finishes a finish carpentry (door & trim)in progress as well as painting against stop work order #082606c08al01
Nov 14, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. noted: permits for appl #'s 104106815 & 103789205 were revoked on 10/19/05 with stop work order issued. apt 6f whereas, workers painting. remedy: stop all work, obtain approvals & permits with
Oct 29, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. noted; permits for application #'s 104106815 and 103789205 were revoked on 10/19/05 with stop work issued. apt 6f where-as workers painting. remedy: stop all work, obtain approvals and permits
Oct 29, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work with expired permit: work at apt. 6g/6f under permit #103789205 expired 6/15/05. stop all work! except to make safe! remedy:obtain valid permit. obtain stop work rescind order before returning to work!
Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to post contractors sign noted erected sidewalk shed no required contractors sign on shed facia. noted location north facade east facade above public sidewalk. provide contractors sign.
Mar 25, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit (expired permit). work noted facade repairs application# 103105587 alt2 posted permits expired as of 01/07/03. noted work permit location: in main lobby on entry layer door. renew permits
Mar 25, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Side walk shed not adequately maintained defects noted : along e 96 st side 38 support columns were counted all 19 colomns closest to the building were out of plumb & 11 of 19 nearest the street were out of plu
Feb 11, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46l. change hoist ropes.
Dec 9, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46t13
Jul 17, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46t13
Jul 7, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open - General
Ventilation system
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 5C
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Windows
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Floor
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | $7,250,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 67,704 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,615 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1507 / 56
- Assessed value
- $7,380,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Expanded Carnegie Hill Historic District
HPD registration #104295, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 16 East 96 Street
Who owns 16 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 16 E 96 Apt Corp.
Does 16 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 16 East 96 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 16 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 16 East 96 Street?
It has 42 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.