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59 West 109 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01845-0007Map

Owner of record: 59 West 109th Street Housing Development Fund Corp

59 West 109 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 59 West 109th Street Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on July 13, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
85
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
107

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Jul 13, 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 · 85

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cabinet door at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the cabinet doors at west wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet door at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt apt9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 18733854 issued 23-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt apt9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt apt9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt apt9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt apt9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt apt9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt apt9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17147052 issued 27-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wires glass upper sash window intermediate landing 1st. to 2nd. sty. at public hall stairs

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of hasp , eye and padlock on west gate.

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door check from street entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    May 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a device capable of being padlocked at the gate leading out from fire passageway at front of building

    Apr 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of washing machines, furniture and mattress obstructing egress at fire passageway at west

    Apr 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a slidebolt at the rear gate at the fire passagway at west

    Apr 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at the upper sash window at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panels at the west and south walls at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the base at walls at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock at the door leading to the fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key-operated lock on door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key-operated lock on door to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key-operatied lock on door to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at the north wall at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. , 1st story

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box, 1st story

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at the north fire passageway (no light fixture present)

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt latch capable of being padlocked at the iron gate exit from the west fire passageway to the street

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the drop ladder to the gravity hook at the rear fire escape

    May 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant west wall at the bulkhead

    Dec 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 20, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 24, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 24, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 31, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
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  • 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 1

    B154,15,50a,50b,51.50a need clean outdoor on chimney base.50b fire & carborn monotipe escapping from around fire chamber door hood ppm & climbing.haz conditions boiler sealed.

    Aug 19, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: 3 improperly mounted, window mounted a/c units at rear of bldg. remedy: provide manufacturer's or approved brackets and properly and safely install cited a/c

    Aug 23, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    34a. federal ftsm lp steam boiler sn 11727. gas 2002 34a-boiler room fire door swings in.

    Oct 31, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: noted; a sidewalk shed has been erected in front of said premised wihtout a permit. (approx. size) 50' long, 10' high remedy: obtain/ maintain all proper permits and approvals fortwith.

    May 6, 2002 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.noted:1)cracking n.e. course of parapet wall at roof 2)railing broken & defective at top of landing leading to fire passageway at the west side courtyard 3)frieze moulding (metal)ru

    Jan 15, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate housekeeping:noted:west coutyard has debris all over consisting of chairs, box spring, mattress,rugs,household garbage,doors & minimal building materials creating a hazardous conditi

    Jan 15, 2002 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit:noted:a sidewalk shed has been erected in front of said premises without a permit(size) approx 50'long 10'high/14 ft deep remedy:obtain & maintain all approval's & permits forthwith

    Jan 15, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Required means of egress obstructed noted:a mountain of debris in courtyard on westside of premises is blocking the fire passageway leading to street along with a lock door at rear of building obstructing egres

    Jan 15, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit,work noted:at north apartments first and second floors.interior walls were removed;and replaces with sheetrock.wold walls wood lath and plaster.remedy:obtain permits.

    Apr 24, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.expired permit.permit#101715627 for sidewalk shed.in place expired 12/31/98 remedy:obtain permit

    Apr 24, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit . expired permit expired permit. expired permit#101715627 01 a3 eq sh 01 expired 12/31/98 remedy renew permit

    Oct 31, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit.at north apts 1+2fls.interior walls were remove+replaced wtih new sheetrock.old walls wood lath+plaster.remedy;obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jan 26, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. noted: stairwell (1st floor to roof) is boken missing & loose on steps & risers creating a hazardous condition to tenants. remedy: make necessary repairs to steps.

    Mar 7, 1994 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: noted at stairwall from 1st floor to roof, with broken & loose steps and risers, replaced steps not securely and adequated installed, creating a hazardous condition for tenant. remedy: make

    Dec 2, 1993 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted stairwell 1 floor toroof broken missing & loose steps and risers remedy repair steps

    Jun 18, 1993 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely and properly remove material debris from construction site noted debris 7 material from renovated apartment is beng dumped at side and rear yard remedy safely and properly remove debris

    Jun 18, 1993 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit door required width decreased by obstruction side exit to alleyway blocked with debris combustible materail remedy remove obstruction

    Jun 18, 1993 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor total obstruction by garbage and combustible construction material remedy remove obstruction

    Jun 18, 1993 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Stair treads # various locations between 1 & 6th floor are constructed of combustible material plywood remedy make necessary repairs using non combustible material

    Jun 18, 1993 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted at north apartment 1 and 2 floor. removing and replacing interior walls with sheet rock. walls replaced plaster no permits obtained. remedy:replace bathroom fixture at 2nd fl

    Oct 27, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely and properly remove material and debris from cons- truction site: noted debri and material from renovated apartment are being dumped at side and rear yard creating a hazardous condition to

    Oct 27, 1992 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: noted; at stairwell from 1st floor to roof, with broken, missing loose steps and risers replace steps not securely and adequate install. creating a hazardous condition for tenant. remedy:

    Oct 27, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to do adequate housekeeping noted: remodeling apartment all floor. obstructing public stair with construction material, debris andexcesive dust. creating a hazardous condition for tenants. remedy:disc

    Oct 27, 1992 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 12

    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 (C4)
Year built
1900
Floors
6
Residential units
24
Building area
15,834 ft²
Lot area
3,986 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1845 / 7
Assessed value
$884,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125370, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.

Questions about 59 West 109 Street

Who owns 59 West 109 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 59 West 109th Street Housing Development Fund Corp.

Does 59 West 109 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.

Is 59 West 109 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 59 West 109 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59 West 109 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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