251 West 116 Street
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01922-0006Map
Owner of record: 247-253 West 116th Owner, LLC
251 West 116 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 247-253 West 116th Owner, LLC. HPD has recorded 309 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 309
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 204
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 · 309
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective pane at lower sash of 3rd window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash of 3rd window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at the entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash pane of window in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 1o square feet at the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... laess than 10sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiiling, east and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt apt5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt APT5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt apt5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt APT5A
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 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at 1st story intermediate landing at north wall at public hall stairs
Jun 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at 1st story intermediate landing at public hall stairs
Jun 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Jan 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color in closet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17236283 issued 30-aug-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rubber mats at front stack at fire escape, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit. observed at 4:00pm outlets switches fixtures installed in 1st floor store. no app on file for new electrical work. remedy: obtain permit.
Mar 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed that installed at exp#1 aprx 14'in height which is contrary to approved plans.rmdy: conform work to approve
Mar 3, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect noted: east side of bldg apt second fl and 1st fl commercial space having water damaged ceilings 2nd fl finishes due to defective (clogged) waste line remedy: repair defective
Dec 21, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
50. dunkirk c.i. boiler, lp steam, gas fired. 50-high limit control and steam pressure gauge are mounted on a single siphon loop installed on the float chamber of the low water cut off control. reposition both
Sep 16, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/bq9/50/50a/34a. bq9-in 1999 peerless boiler was inspected dunkirk boiler here on site, no permit was taken out, too install dunkirk boiler. 50-boiler flue pipe thru ceiling w/o insolating-or bvent pipe. 50a
Jul 29, 2005 · Penalty $430
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without permits.noted:demolition and renovation of storefront approx 18'x 50' ground floor installation of dropped ceiling erection of partitions with electric-without obtaining required dob permits.remedy
Jul 7, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt APT5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt APT5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt APT3D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt APT3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt APT3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt APT5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt APT5C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt APT5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5B
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
- 16
- Building area
- 24,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,569 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1922 / 6
- Assessed value
- $949,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114777, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 251 West 116 Street
Who owns 251 West 116 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 247-253 West 116th Owner, LLC.
Does 251 West 116 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 309 housing violations at this property.
Is 251 West 116 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 251 West 116 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 251 West 116 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 19 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.