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243 West 109 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01881-0011Map

Owner of record: Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing

243 West 109 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
192

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 26, 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 50% of the building's 16 apartments
Up from 1 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 · 61

  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components, all balconies, all stories at front of building at fire escape

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq. ft. at ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at upper riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq.feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, consisiting of electric range installed a illegal class-a apartment created at cellar

    Dec 26, 2023

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

    § 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 consisting of 15 class-a apartments multiple dwelling building illegally converted 16 class-a apartments multiple dwelling building

    Dec 26, 2023

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

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections consisiting of bathtub, wash basin, water cloest, residential sink installed at illegal class-a apartment created at cellar

    Dec 26, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 consisting of washing machine nstalled at illegal class-a apartment created at cellar

    Dec 26, 2023

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2E

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell-buzzer system at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2E

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2E

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2E

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 3 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th sty balcony. front stack at fire escape

    Sep 24, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire fire retardant materials at vestibule ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 24, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2022 · Apt 3W

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

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

    Sep 24, 2022 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx 30 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 25 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak through to the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 13, 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • 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

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. department of buildings records indicate premises to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling. new at 2nd fl apt 2r ha

    May 19, 2026 · Penalty $57,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient

    May 19, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant mannner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2and 27-954 for transient use at 2nd fl, apt 2r. previous violation #35

    May 19, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide class 'j' fire alarm system for transient use at 2ndfl, apt 2r. previous violation #35719215m. remedy: discontinue illegal

    May 19, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes by dept of building indicate building to be a class a multiple dwelling noted unit 3r been used/converted to transient use having 4

    Sep 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1; 27-366 bc 1021.1 bc 1006.3 for transient use in unit 3r. remedy: discontinue ille

    Sep 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a automatic sprinkler system when required per bc 903.2; 27-954 for transientuse in unit 3r. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Sep 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use at unit 3r. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Sep 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. illegal class-a apartment created at cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.

    Dec 26, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room space as required. noted: no 2nd means of egress provided from cellar apartment w/ iron access stairs blocking front window and breezeway corridor. reme

    Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work w/out a permit.new gas piping running through w and e apts.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.

    Feb 24, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BST

    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 (C6)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
9,640 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1881 / 11
Assessed value
$1,408,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101745, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 243 West 109 Street

Who owns 243 West 109 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing.

Does 243 West 109 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 243 West 109 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 243 West 109 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 243 West 109 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

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