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255 West 98 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01870-0005Map

Owner of record: 255 West 98th St Owners Corp

255 West 98 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 34 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is 255 West 98th St Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 11 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2023.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
40
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 2023
1
About 3% of the building's 34 apartments

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 · 24

  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 wall panel at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 wall panels at all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2019

    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 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor wrong frame at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2017

    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

    Aug 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign must be hard plastic not paper at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged plaster ceiling kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 5a er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1990 · Apt 5A

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 40

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 10, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 10, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 28, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 28, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 21, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 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
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 21, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 21, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9067

    May 10, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9067

    Aug 11, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9068

    Aug 11, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 23, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) clean installation

    Nov 23, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 23, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#806418. remedy: file acceptable report

    Aug 1, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 2

    10d10. 10d10- service/repair all hoistway door swing latches to properly secured door - adjusted 3rd flr hoistway door to properly close.

    Jul 11, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    21l10.cease use.21-repair basement interlock & wherever necessary.contact the bldg dept elevator division before returning to service

    Dec 27, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Approved plans not available for inspection. contractor working, paint & restoration work w/o cd-5 permit & approved plan

    May 26, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05 46u13

    Dec 29, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u5 at time of inspection, device was missing 5 yr. test tag. no. on governor.

    Dec 1, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u5 at time of inspection device was missing 5 year test tag. no tag on governor.

    Dec 1, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    49#12,30p17,57p17,47#12,75r5,40f11,3a10,30o2,62o2. -49 replace worn, defective drum cwt. ropes, -30,57 provide access to hoistway & pit, -47 replace, worn, rusted & defective gov. rope, -40 repair, gov., -3

    Oct 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    47#12,46b13,49b13,75r5,30o2,62o2,30h11,10x11,18m12,3d6. -47 replace, worn, defective gov. rope, -46,49 reshackle, -75 5 year test, -30 re- pair doors at base, lobby & 8th floor, -10 repair car sw., -18 replace

    Oct 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46h,60m,50y, 46- change hoist ropes. 60- install cwt buffers 50-seal machine.

    Jul 31, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    46-change hoist ropes 52-change defective brakes lining 47-shorten governor cable 50-properly seal machine.

    Jul 31, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18x,53x. interlocks inoperative cease use.

    Feb 6, 1993 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,46t,48t,73o,33p,28l,73# perform 5 year test, properly tag device, and file elv3 form

    Jun 26, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,46t,48t,73o,28l,73# perform 5 year test, properly tag device, and file 3 elv form.

    Jun 26, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 5CISSU

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 9D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 27, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 3, 2007 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 13, 2006 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 6, 2003 · Apt 5A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 27, 2026$1,800,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1913
Floors
10
Residential units
34
Building area
45,340 ft²
Lot area
6,308 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1870 / 5
Assessed value
$4,193,550
Landmark / historic district
Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

HPD registration #103866, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.

Questions about 255 West 98 Street

Who owns 255 West 98 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 255 West 98th St Owners Corp.

Does 255 West 98 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 West 98 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 3% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 255 West 98 Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 West 98 Street?

It has 34 residential units.

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