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
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 · 57
- 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 - 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 - 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 22, 2024
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, 2024
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 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 16, 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide an acceptable heavy duty lock and latch set at entrance door to the building
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2, 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.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of plywood, metal cabinets and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4a, 5th story, apartment at south
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at basement
Oct 2, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.