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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 16, 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 2024
30
About 100% of the building's 30 apartments
Down from 31 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 · 359

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety caps at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Feb 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at building entrance door

    Jan 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 east at south

    Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Sep 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of standing water at floor at basement

    Sep 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.