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15 West 106 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01842-0024Map

Owner of record: 13-19 Duke Ellington

15 West 106 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 13-19 Duke Ellington. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 57

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 22, 2024

    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, 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
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2021 · Apt 4A

    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 installed at east wall at all stories at public hall

    Apr 26, 2021

    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 installed at north ,west and south walls at all stories at public hall stairs

    Apr 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed on gate errected at lot line at building front

    Apr 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at bulkhead stairs , 5th story

    Apr 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at skylight at bulkhead stairs , 5th story

    Apr 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an acceptable heavy duty lock and latch set at entrance door to the building

    Apr 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed on entrance door to the building

    Apr 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2021

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jan 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed on door to room with fire escape access in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the building front at fire escape

    Aug 6, 2014

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of plywood, metal cabinets and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4a, 5th story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 5th story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 2, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line front east building front.

    Apr 7, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceriling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes christmas lights tied to drop ladder at front at fire escape, 2nd story

    May 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilng and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective connection leaky drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Apr 4, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at tank in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 16, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 16, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain retaining wall in a code compliant manner.noted:atthe time of inspection along exp#3 (rear)of the bldg the existing retaining wall has collapsed.rmdy: immediately limit access to rear yard.

    Aug 12, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to file retaining wall assessment report as specified in the administrative code ac28-305.4.4.1 and the rcny rule "rcny-103-9(d)(5)(ii). noted: a review of our records indicates that you are in violat

    Aug 12, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2015 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2015 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 28, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 9, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 22, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 22, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 6, 2003 · Apt 2A

    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 (C6)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
11
Building area
8,800 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1842 / 24
Assessed value
$696,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108500, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 15 West 106 Street

Who owns 15 West 106 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 13-19 Duke Ellington.

Does 15 West 106 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 15 West 106 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 15 West 106 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 15 West 106 Street?

It has 11 residential units.

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