256 West 117 Street
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01922-0049Map
Owner of record: 258 West 117 Street HDFC
256 West 117 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 50 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 258 West 117 Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 494 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 494
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 271
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 494
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden baseboards at all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboards at all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 52w, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baseboard moulding at east and west walls in the foyer located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
May 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baseboard moulding at south and west walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
May 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and west walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
May 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
May 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
May 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
May 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
May 15, 2026 · Apt 52W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at the door in the entrance located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2W
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 34e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 34E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 34e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 34E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 34e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 34E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak south wall in the bathroom located at apt 34e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 34E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 34e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 34E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at riser at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 52w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from west at north
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall at public hall, 5th story
Aug 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the bathroom located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floors in the private hallway located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ceiling light fixture ( no power) in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the kitchen located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electricial outlets at east and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electricial light fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electricial outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at exterior upper sash at 2nd window from north in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 53e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 53E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at public hall, 5th story
Aug 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: observed at time of inspection observed construction/renovation work in progress in the apt #44e at the 4th floor of the building w/o permit. work includes sheetrock fixing at all the
May 9, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35196984r issued on 09/12/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. illegal occupancy at cellar. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Jan 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Multiple dwelling converted maintained or occupied with failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35196984r issued on 09/12/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursu
Dec 11, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35196984r issued on 09/12/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Oct 14, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35196984r issued on 09/12/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.multiple dwelling convert
Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35196984r issued on 09/12/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01.multiple dwelling conv
Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35196984r issued 9-12-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny102-01. note: no document file for occupancy altered adding more dwelling th
Jun 5, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35196985z issued on 09/19/16 amd to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit:noted:at
Jun 5, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35196985z issued on 9/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out a permit. noted: @ the cellar level i
May 16, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35196985z issued on 09/12/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to file a c of c for work that was don
Apr 22, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35196984r issued on 09/12/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for using the cellar as an apt. remedy: comply wit
Apr 22, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35196985z issued on 09/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. illegal work @ cellar.remedy: comply with commissi
Mar 18, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35196984r issued on 09/12/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Mar 8, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35196980z issued on 9-15-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of
Feb 17, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Multiple dwelling converted in maintain or occupied w/3 or more additional dwelling & failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35196984r issued on 9-12-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-
Jan 23, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35196985z issued on 09/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for work w/o permit. at cellar level partitions erected creati
Dec 10, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35196984r issued on 09/12/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Dec 10, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Multiple dwelling converted,maintained or occupied w.3or more additional dwellings units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records.dept of bldgs records/cofo indicates premises has 51 apts,cellar
Sep 12, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a pemrit.noted:@cellar level erected partitions to create 4rooms used as sros.also installed water &waste lines for 2pc bathrooms(toilet &sink)pipe lines runned near builder room for a makeship slower
Sep 12, 2016 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted at public hallways flrs 1 thru 5@ east & west side minor cracks peelinlg paint & missing plaster at public hallways.remedy:make all necessary repairs fo
Dec 14, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,53x,36w,36i, 73 perform 5yr test-tag device-file elv 3 from
Jul 17, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2026 · Apt 34E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 9, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 9, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 34E
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 34E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 34E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 34E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 52W
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 52W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 52W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 52W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 52W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 53E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 53E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 53E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 53E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 52W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 50
- Building area
- 35,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,092 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1922 / 49
- Assessed value
- $1,707,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101029, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 256 West 117 Street
Who owns 256 West 117 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 258 West 117 Street HDFC.
Does 256 West 117 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 494 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 West 117 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 256 West 117 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 West 117 Street?
It has 50 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.