259 West 132 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01938-0012Map
Owner of record: Yourman, David
259 West 132 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Yourman, David. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 14 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 29
- HPD complaints
- 38
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 30
- 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.
Apr 29, 2026
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 17, 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand installed at building entrance door
Jul 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year. at cellar
Sep 28, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at cellar
Sep 28, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. at cellar
Sep 28, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.
Sep 28, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. at cellar
Sep 28, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective (2) painted sprinkler heads, 4th sty
Sep 28, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 sty.
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Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 sty.
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Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing 3 bathtubs or showers & a wash basin.
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Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls & ceiling of basement entrance way.
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Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar at center.
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Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
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- 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
Mar 16, 1999
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 - 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 · 29
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to file a cert of correction & to correct the violation conditions pursuant the section 28-204.2 for nov#35138744m.a false cert filed on 08/24/15.rem:file a cert of correction.
Sep 29, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct the condition & file a cert of correction pursuant to section 28-204.2 for nov#35138746x.a false cert filed on 08/24/15.rem:file a cert of correction
Sep 29, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Qermanentresidence used/converted for other than permanent residentia l purposes.c/o #103547495 indicates 3 family building class "a" apt. now 1 floor apt. and 3 floor illgally used /converted into transient us
Sep 29, 2015 · Penalty $3,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct the violating condition &file a cert of correction pursuant to the section 28-204.2 for nov#35138964y a false cert filed on 08/24/15.rem:file a cert of correction.
Sep 29, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg respondent failed to comply w/ the comm's order to correct the violating condition & file a cert of correction pusuant to s
Sep 29, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required(measure) of egress for every floor per bc #3513874414 remedy: discontinue illgal occupancy.
Aug 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system on transiently occupied building. previous violation #35138746x. remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district noted:having commercial art gallery in residential district. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Aug 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Permenant dwelling used/converted for other than permanent risidentialpurposes.certificate of occupancy #103547495 indicates 3 family 3 story basement apt. class "a" (nd)building.now apt. on 1st floor rear/used
Aug 7, 2015 · Penalty $3,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc #903.2 & 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Insafe storage of combustible materials and equipment. noted:having 5x20pd propane containers at rear of yard basement level. remedy: maintain storage in compliance with fire code.
Aug 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the co #103547495.illegal occup ancy noted:basement floor occupied as commmercial art gallery("la maison d'art") and 1st,2nd, 3rd floors as 2 sro's on each floor where cond
Aug 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in in code compliant manner.on roof top installed 2 central ac units/(cordersets) attached direct to wooden (non fire proof) roof structure.rem:remove illegally installed ac units.
Aug 7, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg.noted:respndent failed to comply w/ the comm's order to correct the violation condition & file a cert of correction pursuan
Aug 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.illegal work noted:in cellar created kitchen with sink,gas stove,electric,plumbing lines,stand up shower,1,2,3 fls. erected full height partitions(with)electric plumbing lines to create 2
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: failure to provide required # of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transiently occupied bldg. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc903.2;27-954 in transiently occupied bldg-no sprinklers in dwelling units. remedy: dis illegal occ
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954 in transiently occupied bldg.no sprinklers in dwelling units.rem:discontinue ille
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied building.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificat of occupancy.# 10354 7495.illegal occupancy noted:1st,2nd,3rd fls. occupied/conveted into 2dwelling transient units on each fl.bsmt level onto apt. studio and ce
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
1205.2 failure to provide natural light for 2 dwelling/sleeping quarters in cellar.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
C of o #103547495 indicates 3 family bldg. class'a'apt bldg unit: 1st fl rear unit,2nd fl rear unit,3rd fl front unit now converted & used for less than 30 days as transient use. additional daily penalties citi
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $3,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1205.2 failure to provide natural light for 2 dwelling/sleeping quarters in cellar. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.falure to provide required number of means of egress for every fl. per bc 1018.1 & 27 -366 for transient occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide 5 alarm system in transiently occupied bldg. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: in cellar created kitchen w/sink,gas stove,electric,plumbing lines,stand up shower,on 1,2,3 floors erected full height partitions w/electric,plumbing lines to create 2 dwe
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Certificate of occupancy #103547495 indicates 3 family building, class"a" apt. building.bsmt 1st fl. rear unit,2nd fl. rear unit,3rd fl.front unit now converted and used for less than 30 days as transient use.
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #103547495 illegal occupancy noted: 1st,2nd,3rd floors occupied/converted into 2 dwelling unitstransient units on each floor,bsmt level into art studion & cellar occ
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: a 3 story & basement brownstone building has been gutted out and constructed new wood joists sub-flooring, flooring and wood stairs throughout. remedy: stop all work.obtain
Mar 11, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Elevator
Maintenance
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt BUILD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - General
Doors
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 9, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,599 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1938 / 12
- Assessed value
- $121,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128581, last renewed Oct 12, 2024.
Questions about 259 West 132 Street
Who owns 259 West 132 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yourman, David.
Does 259 West 132 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 West 132 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 259 West 132 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 West 132 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.