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249 West 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01937-0012Map

Owner of record: 249 West 131 Street Associates LLC

249 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 11 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 249 West 131 Street Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 32 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
27
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 39

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

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

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 2, 2022

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

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

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

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 09/19/2012 and still vacant on 08/06/2013

    Aug 6, 2013

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

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 9/19/2012

    Sep 19, 2012

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

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ..a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required..

    Mar 10, 2011

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

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watt minimum required fixture present light not on.

    Mar 11, 1999

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

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 water closet & washbasin unstalled at scuttle recess.

    Jul 21, 1975

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

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3rd sty public hall.

    Jul 21, 1975

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

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor

    Jul 21, 1975

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

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Jul 21, 1975

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

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public hall 2nd sty.

    Jul 21, 1975

    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 3rd sty public hall.

    Mar 9, 1973

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

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door street to vestibule water closet installed in scuttle compartment.

    Mar 9, 1973

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

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule.

    Mar 9, 1973

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

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3rd sty public hall scuttle compartment.

    Mar 9, 1973

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

    D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing two wash basins & two bathtub or showers.

    Mar 9, 1973

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

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 3rd story.

    Mar 9, 1973

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

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1st story.

    Mar 9, 1973

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

    D26-41.17 adm code rent bill or receipt not provided for tenant with name and address of managing agent or licensed real estate broker or firm printed or stamped thereon 1st sty rear room 2.

    Feb 25, 1971

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

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass of skylight 3rd sty public hall.

    Feb 25, 1971

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

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of chairs cabinet etc 3rd sty scuttle recess.

    Feb 25, 1971

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

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1st sty rear room 2 kitchenette.

    Feb 25, 1971

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

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination yard.

    —

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

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.

    —

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 27

  • Construction other optional

    Open structure, inadequate roof, removed exp#3, deteriorated.members, poses danger.to public and adj properties. remedy: failure 2 comply w commissioner's order#092223ce11002yu,9/22/23 comply w aformentioned commissioner's order by 11/15/23

    Nov 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Pe rbt siqeca's 9/14/23 report suggests monthly safety/stability check until stabilizton, then reduce to every 3 months, per engineer's advce remedy: comply w code&report.hire nys pe4site visit&stabilty inspctn 1st inspctn by10/2,mnthly s/s rpts on condtn.alert dob.of hazards/con- cerns

    Sep 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Open structure, inadequate roof, removed exp#3,deteriorated members, poses danger.to public and adj properties remedy: comply w code,hire nys pe2stablze partial demolition. file drwgs. by 9/29/23.start wrk under permit by 10/20/23

    Sep 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Interior demo/alt wrk observd,structr open2elemnts,inadequte.roof cvr, exp#3removd,interior framngs@mult lvls,deteriortd wood membrs,unknown stabilty due2stalld wrk=potentl dangr2publc,adj.properties. remedy: comply w code,imediatly retain nyc pe2evaluate,full structrl stabilty inspec,s/s rpt by 8/4 w photos all flrs,yds,adj properties

    Jul 27, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Replace approximately 15 ft of construction fence to fully enclose site, prevent unauthorized access and safeguard the public

    Jul 5, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 14, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for application/ permit for job#122665286 due to withdrawal of superintendent of constr uction project. stop all work, make site safe, contact borough commiss ioner's office immediately

    Feb 7, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 28, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 28, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 28, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 8, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 27

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in oath summons#35650427l issued on 11/21/2023 with documented a failure to complywith violation#110k3ce-110011yu(control#3591160)which documented a fai

    Feb 12, 2024 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order continued in violation #110123ce11001yu (control #359116) issued on 11/01/23 which documented a failure to comply with previous violation #092223ce11002yu (contro

    Nov 21, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed front yard construction fence instate of disrepair conditions fence gate open, displaced with broken hinges and leaning which permitted unauthorized access into stalled site. also

    Jul 3, 2023 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed fence permit # 122665286-01-eq-fn expired on 06/05/2018 and no renewal in dob record. construction fence in place on site at front yard., renew permit

    Jul 3, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39034823j issued on 1/13/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with comm

    Nov 12, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39034823j issued1/13/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.unlawfully contd work while on notice of swo.comply w/commissioner's order &/o

    Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39034823j issued on 01/13/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop

    Jul 6, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39034823j issued 1/13/21&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.unlawfully contd work while on notice of swo.comply w/commissioner's order &/o

    May 12, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39034823j issued on 1/13/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unlawfully continued wo

    Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. at time of inspection 2 fswo's exist at this location issued to complaint #'s 1471604 & 1446939 respectively. noted 4 males at 2nd floor of buildi

    Jan 13, 2021 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit noted at the time of inspection i observed a cnstruction fence at exp #1 further research i saw that the fence pemrit had expired in bis and no permit was

    Mar 5, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to certify correction.the respondent failed to comply with an order of the commissiner issued pursuant to sec.ac28-201.1.oath summons #35246911z,with date of occurence 03/31/2017.in violation without ce

    Nov 9, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to certify correction.the respondent failed to comply with an order of the commissioner,issued pursuant to sec.ac28-201.1 oath summons #35246912k with date of occurence 03/31/2017.in violation without c

    Nov 8, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to certify correction-the respodent failed to comply w/an order of the commissioner issued pursuant to section ac 28-201.1 oath summons #35218947m. w/date of occurrence 3-31-17. hearing date was passed

    Oct 4, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3306.7 failure to properly shore & brace a weakened structure prior to full or partial demolitions. noted: at the time of inspection i observed demolition activity adjacent to existing parapet walls by

    Apr 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.6 failure to monitor adjoining structures for movement in all directions during excavation-related activity that may adversely affect adjoining structures. noted: at the time of inspeciton i observed

    Apr 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    3307.3.2failure to provide required lot-line construction fence.noted:at the time of inspection observed that there was no construction fence site at exposure 2, wexposure 3 exposure 4; is wide open and unprote

    Mar 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section required.-noted:at time of inspection observed the contractor failure to maintain a adequate housekeeping per section requirements.construction material an

    Mar 31, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc3306.5.1 the respondent failed to meet the minimum requirements(ac-28-101.2)set forth in bc 3306.5.1.bc 3306.5.1 mandates demolition drawings to have plans.sections and details properly showign the extent seq

    Mar 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1704.20 the respondent failed to meet minimum requirements ac28-101.2 set forth in 1rcny 101-06.1rcny101-06 mandates pe-civil/structural and 1 year relevant experience can perform structural stability-existin

    Mar 31, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3304.4.4 failure to provide guard rails around open and accesible sides of excavation.noted:at the time of inspection observed construction demolition alteration work being done in 2,3,4, floor.during inspectio

    Mar 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc1704.20.7.1 the respondent failed to include the monitoring program(bc1704.20.7.1 & bc 1814.3)under job #122665286.the job included excavation and foundation work and interior renovation work which requires m

    Mar 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safe guard all persons and property affected by construction operations.noted:that during demolition operation at construction site of the rear of building at exposure #3,contractor demoliton on the

    Mar 31, 2017 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35119189z issued on 1/9/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • 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 #35111860j issued on 11/9/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Jan 9, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: decorative railings & newels along both sides of 10 steps masonary entry stairs tobldg,are deteriorated & seem structurally unstable. railings & newels

    Jan 9, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg code in code compliant manner;noted:masonry front stoop of said residence is defective broken, loose with rails & supportson ground.pictures taken.remedy:make area safe repair &/or repl

    Nov 9, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C5)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
11
Building area
2,652 ft²
Lot area
1,699 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1937 / 12
Assessed value
$180,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111965, last renewed —.

Questions about 249 West 131 Street

Who owns 249 West 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 249 West 131 Street Associates LLC.

Does 249 West 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 West 131 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 249 West 131 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 West 131 Street?

It has 11 residential units.

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