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251 West 97 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01869-0006Map

Owner of record: 251 West 97th Streetassociates

251 West 97 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 53 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 251 West 97th Streetassociates. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
81

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 15% of the building's 53 apartments
Down from 11 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • 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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at southwest stack at building front at fire escape

    Jul 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling approx. 12 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6D

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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ...spring balance at upper window sash, 1st window from east at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 6D

    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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2018

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2017

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets (defective aerator) in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets (defective aerator) at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at parapet wall at south exterior wall of building

    Jan 14, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2007

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 19

  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 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 - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 18, 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 9, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 6, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 20, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)clean installation & repair work lights.(52)provide cab light guard

    Aug 8, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    2x10,68b7,68m7,98m15-phone in car not working, no entry in log regarding. annual brake maintenance or cat 5 date, no sticker on mainline box with maintenance company name of emergency phone number, no cat 5 tag

    Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05a10,42g11. 05a10- cease use item door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperative.this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety.repair restrictor and contact nyc

    Jul 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    52q03,67l10,05l10,10h11,05ah11. 52-cable guards are unguarded; 67-phone not working; 05-zone restrictor not working; 10-car door gibs; 05a-car door saddle.

    Aug 7, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    71x10,40p16,42p16,56p16,45p16,59p16,46p16. 46p- provide access for proper dob inspections

    Jul 28, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    52k11.69m7.100m7.23b10.70o2.79o2.74o2. 100 no prints in m/r 23 replacelite bulbs where needed 97 intermitten problem with controller or traveling cable repair this problem

    Feb 1, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exists,exist discharges & public corridors per b.c. 1006.1 & 27-542. noted: the following conditions the cellar corridors

    Dec 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: the following condition: the 5th flr public hall corridors has items in the exit passage creating an obstruction. this is a hazardous condition in the eve

    Dec 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per b.c. 903.2 & 27-954. noted: the following conditions: the cellar laundry room has 2 commercial

    Dec 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    47h15,35p17,9h12,16h12,47o2,58o2,59o2,50x14,36p17.

    Nov 2, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    40u,40m,53r-properly wire lighting machine room 40u-perform 5 year test date and tag

    Dec 8, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2015 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1900
Floors
6
Residential units
53
Building area
35,886 ft²
Lot area
7,568 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1869 / 6
Assessed value
$3,785,850
Landmark / historic district
Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

HPD registration #110932, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 251 West 97 Street

Who owns 251 West 97 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 251 West 97th Streetassociates.

Does 251 West 97 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 West 97 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 251 West 97 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 West 97 Street?

It has 53 residential units.

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