254 West 98 Street
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01869-0059Map
Owner of record: Bhl Realty LLC
254 West 98 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 35 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Bhl Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 10
- 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
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 31, 2025
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing dropladder landing platform at street level , from 2nd story balcony down to street . at front north at fire escape
Dec 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class a apt created at cellar rear west occupied contrary to c of o # 79935 in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 31
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Mar 27, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)clean installation & repair work lights
Aug 9, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Class 2: 97.m.7 fire service missing. install as as mandated by code a-17.1 section 3.10.12 of the 2014 nycbc k3. 8.j.1 car floor not level to landing sill. adjust car to level at every floor stop. 97.h.11 car
Dec 20, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Ftm b254 raypak model#h-1631a .violating conditions boiler jacket has burn marks as boiler clean out door is loose and missing isulation, boilers flue is reduced and there by choking exhaust,chimneys clean out
Jun 8, 2022 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in controller as mandated in 3.10.12 of appendix k3 or the 2014 building code. remedy: file application, install dlm, file and perform test with nyc dob.
Mar 6, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu5a10; 4ab10; 40o2; 59m7; 56y2; 42m7; 39x11; 32h10; 57u15; 46m7. 5a10-cease use) door restrictor rendered inoperative. this is a safety device that ensures elevator passengers safety. repair and contact nyc
Nov 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
17b07 73o02 74o02. 17-provide the necessary door gibs on all hoistway doors to comply w/a17.3/k3 (retro active). 73-clean all accumulated dirt from rails & brackets. 74-clean all accumulated dirt from rails & b
Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob# 79935.an illegal class a apt. created and occupied at rear west cellar.rmd:obtain a new cofo or restore prior legal occupancy
Nov 20, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
54i,35o,50y,37q,30o,08v, 40m-perform 5 year test date and tag same 50y-remedy: oil on brake drum
Dec 9, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2014 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 1E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 1E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 1E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 23,968 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,050 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1869 / 59
- Assessed value
- $2,762,550
- Landmark / historic district
- Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II
HPD registration #107477, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.
Questions about 254 West 98 Street
Who owns 254 West 98 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bhl Realty LLC.
Does 254 West 98 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 254 West 98 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 254 West 98 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 254 West 98 Street?
It has 35 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.