259 West 116 Street
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01922-0003Map
Owner of record: 255-259 West 116th Owner, LLC
259 West 116 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 30 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 255-259 West 116th Owner, LLC. HPD has recorded 359 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2025. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 359
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 292
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 359
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3G
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3G
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov certified late
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 6 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approx 10 (sq ft), at ceiling approx 5 (sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 16214240 issued 08-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at west wall in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 3D
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 3D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 3D
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door
Aug 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety caps at east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at building entrance door
Jan 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit cabinet door at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 5 sq. ft., at south wall approximately 3 sq. ft., and north wall approximately 2 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of standing water at floor at basement
Sep 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 5 sq. ft., at south wall approximately 3 sq. ft., and north wall approximately 2 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15387318 issued 19-sep-22 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq. ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq. ft. at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 4D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hopper chute at the north wall... at public hall, 4th story
Sep 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..at hopper chute at the north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ... baseboard heater cover at east wall... in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ....baseboard heater cover at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ...defective located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections for violation #39154895p, file a certificate of correction
Oct 3, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to 2 window mounted air conditioners at the 4th and 5th floor levels of building with no exterior brackets. not secured properly., repair and/replace
Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code copliant manner: noted: as per sec. 904.2.1 failure to install fire suppression system in conjunction w/commercial hood & cooking surface (the grill). noted location: ground flr
Jan 10, 2015 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35153218h issued on 11/7/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Jan 10, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 904.2.1 failure to install fire suppression system inconjunction w/commercial hood & commercial cooking surface (grill). notes: no firesuppression system installed w/commercial kitchen range hood & commerc
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 18, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 26,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,073 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1922 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,172,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124171, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.
Questions about 259 West 116 Street
Who owns 259 West 116 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 255-259 West 116th Owner, LLC.
Does 259 West 116 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 359 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 West 116 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 259 West 116 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 West 116 Street?
It has 30 residential units and 33 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.