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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
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 - 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
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.