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255 WEST 136 STREET

Manhattan· Central Harlem· built 1910class C1BBL 1019420010
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Building overview

255 WEST 136 STREET is an 8-unit building in Central Harlem, Manhattan, built in 1910.

1 unit is on the market here right now.

City records show 6 DOB permits and 47 violation records on file.

Units (res)
8
Floors
3.0
Lot ft²
1,599 ft²
Bldg ft²
3,200 ft²
Assessed
$349K
DOF FY2027 final roll
Deeds on this lot · 5 years
Unavailable
Excludes nearby comparable buildings

Official taxes & valuations

$776,000.00 · DOF market valueWhole tax lot · BBL 1019420010

FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15

+15.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.

Land value
$189,000.00
Building/improvement value
$587,000.00
Actual assessed value
$349,200.00
Assessed land
$85,050.00
Transitional assessed value
$112,250.00
Actual assessed-value exemptions
$0.00
Billable assessment before exemptions
$112,250.00
Billable assessed-value exemptions
$0.00
Taxable assessment after exemptions
$112,250.00
FY2025–26 DOF market value
$670,000.00
Prior-year actual assessed value
$301,500.00
Prior-year taxable assessment
$103,935.00

DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.

These values cover the whole tax lot and do not value individual co-op shares.

Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗
$13,962.80/yr · $1,163.57/mo equivalentWhole tax lot · BBL 1019420010

FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 255 W. 136TH ST.

Billable assessment on this statement
$112,250.00
Tax rate on this statement
12.4390%

DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $776,000.00.

This covers the whole tax lot. Co-op building taxes cannot be added to an apartment’s maintenance or divided among its units.

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How we calculate your annual taxes:
Billable assessed value: $112,250.00
times the current tax rate: x 12.4390%
Annual property tax: $13,962.80

HOA, common charges and maintenance require documented building or unit evidence. Sales and DOB records do not establish these amounts. A zero property-tax bill does not establish zero PILOT or other ownership charges. Bills may change with tax rates or benefits; monthly figures are annual equivalents.

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Public building financial filings

NY Attorney General offering plans and amendments can document budgets, financial statements, reserves and sponsor obligations. These records cover the development, including properties without active listings.

No exact offering-plan match has been collected here yet. Eligible condo and co-op properties are queued when viewed. Missing filings do not establish zero fees, assessments or debt.

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Tax-benefit schedules, statement balances, penalties and declared capital work cover the identified tax lot. Condo billing-lot evidence is shown separately from apartment evidence.

DOF statement balancesTax lot 1019420010

Public balances & charges

Reported itemValuePeriod & scope
Outstanding charges
Evidence

Outstanding charges $1,072.90

Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs

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$1,072.90As of 2026-08-15
Source reported · exact tax lot
New charges this billing period
Evidence

New charges $3,490.70

Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs

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$3,490.70As of 2026-08-15
Source reported · exact tax lot
Statement amount due
Evidence

Amount Due 10/01/26: $4,563.60

Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs

Due date: 2026-10-01

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$4,563.60As of 2026-08-15
Source reported · exact tax lot
Department of Finance Total
Evidence

Department of Finance Total $3,490.70

May be in statement balance; do not add twice

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$3,490.70As of 2026-08-15
Source reported · exact tax lot

Source updated 2026-08-15 · collected 2026-10-12.

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Before exemptions, adjustments, offsets or penalty mitigation. This scenario does not establish an issued fine or an apartment charge.

Official DOB penalty guidance ↗

Active sale listings (1)

AddressNeighborhoodPrice$/ft²SqftBeds/Bathsvs compDOMRiskScore
255 WEST 136 STREET #TH
Manhattan · built 1910
Central Harlem$2.90M-0 ft²6 bd · 8 ba-126
14 HPD-C3 DOBbedbugrodent
39.5Source

Building activity

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Housing violations (HPD) 39

Heating recordClass CJan 27, 2026 · Apt 2AInvalid certification

§ 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

HPD record 18599384
Heating recordClass CJan 27, 2026 · Apt 2BInvalid certification

§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 18599382
Heating recordClass CJan 27, 2026Nov certified late

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

HPD record 18599383
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Heating recordClass CJan 12, 2026 · Apt 1BNov sent out

§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1B, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 18584527
Heating recordClass CJan 12, 2026Nov certified late

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM

HPD record 18584528
Hot water recordClass CJan 2, 2026 · Apt 4BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 18545432
Heating recordClass CJan 2, 2026 · Apt 4BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 18545430
Heating recordClass CJan 2, 2026Violation dismissed

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM

HPD record 18545431
Heating recordClass CDec 24, 2025 · Apt 1BViolation will be reinspected

§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 18526801
Heating recordClass CFeb 18, 2025 · Apt 1AViolation dismissed

§ 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1A, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

HPD record 17703444
Housing violationClass CJul 27, 2022 · Apt 1BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .... LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1B, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 15288225
Housing violationClass AJul 27, 2022 · Apt 1BViolation closed

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING APPROX. 3 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1B, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 15288229
Housing violationClass AJul 27, 2022 · Apt 1BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1B, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 15288226
Housing violationClass BJul 27, 2022 · Apt 1BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING APPROX. 3 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1B, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15288229 ISSUED 27-JUL-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

HPD record 15591374
Housing violationClass AApr 25, 2022 · Apt 1BViolation closed

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 15120571
Housing violationClass BApr 25, 2022Violation dismissed

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AT CELLAR

HPD record 15120572
Bedbug reportClass AFeb 16, 2022Violation dismissed

(A) § HMC: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.

HPD record 14855849
Housing violationClass AJul 2, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 0N THE EAST WALL AT CELLAR

HPD record 14426305
Housing violationClass BJul 2, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN DRAIN AT REAR YARD

HPD record 14426324
Housing violationClass AJul 2, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... ON THE NORTH WALL AT CELLAR

HPD record 14426304
Housing violationClass AJul 2, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH WALL AND EAST WALLS AT CELLAR

HPD record 14426309
Carbon monoxide noticeClass AApr 8, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: 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.

HPD record 14056270
Housing violationClass AApr 8, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

HPD record 14056269
Housing violationClass AApr 8, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

HPD record 14056267
Building entrance noticeClass AApr 8, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

HPD record 14056265
Heating recordClass CApr 8, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

HPD record 14056268
Smoke detector noticeClass AApr 8, 2021Violation dismissed

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

HPD record 14056266
Heating recordClass CMar 10, 2021 · Apt 1BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 13995694
Heating recordClass BMar 3, 2021 · Apt 1BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEATING UNIT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 13994581
Heating recordClass CMar 3, 2021 · Apt 1BViolation dismissed

§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HPD record 13994580
Housing violationClass AMar 30, 2017Violation dismissed

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE BUILDING FACADE AT SOUTH

HPD record 11714287
Housing violationClass AMar 30, 2017Violation dismissed

§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL PARTS TO FIRE-ESCAPE STACK AT SOUTH

HPD record 11714283
Housing violationClass BMar 30, 2017Violation closed

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES NAMELY EXTENSION LADDER AT SECOND STORY BALCONY AT STACK AT SOUTH , 2nd STORY

HPD record 11714280
Housing violationClass IOct 27, 2016Violation dismissed

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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.

HPD record 11460770
Housing violationClass IOct 2, 2015Violation dismissed

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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.

HPD record 10892249
Housing violationClass IFeb 3, 2015Violation dismissed

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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.

HPD record 10531492
Housing violationClass AOct 22, 1976Violation closed

D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT CELLAR AND YARD.

HPD record 3108278
Housing violationClass AOct 22, 1976Violation dismissed

D26-12.03 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT REAR FIRE ESCAPE ALL STYS.

HPD record 3108280
Heating recordClass BOct 22, 1976Violation dismissed

§ 65 M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT, A PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT, CELLAR.

HPD record 3108276

Work permits (DOB) 6

EQFiling date not suppliedIssued

FN

IMPACT BUILDERS CORP

DOB filing 3519870
ALFiling date not suppliedIssued

A1

IMPACT BUILDERS CORP

DOB filing 3525893
ALFiling date not suppliedIssued

A1

IMPACT BUILDERS CORP

DOB filing 3551165
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ALFiling date not suppliedIssued

A1

IMPACT BUILDERS CORP

DOB filing 3553734
PLFiling date not suppliedIssued

A1

PLBG INC

DOB filing 3578857
ALFiling date not suppliedIssued

A1

IMPACT BUILDERS CORP

DOB filing 2405334

Building violations (DOB) 8

LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDJun 20, 2023No disposition date supplied

VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB record 2667614
LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDApr 6, 2018Disposition recorded Sep 20, 2019

VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB record 2265332
LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDMay 15, 2014Disposition recorded Jun 2, 2017

VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB record 1848525
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDJan 19, 2007Disposition recorded Jun 2, 2017

Agency description not supplied.

DOB record 1189626
LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDJan 31, 2005No disposition date supplied

Agency description not supplied.

DOB record 1041952
LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDMar 19, 2003Disposition recorded Jun 2, 2017

Agency description not supplied.

DOB record 896807
LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDFeb 27, 2001No disposition date supplied

Agency description not supplied.

DOB record 756718
LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDMar 18, 1993Disposition recorded Jun 2, 2017

Agency description not supplied.

DOB record 273632
Transaction history · 0 deeds

Recorded consideration. A $0 deed is not a sale price.

No recorded transactions for this BBL yet.

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Sources, coverage & freshness

Sources & freshness

Research contract nyc_property_research.v1 · snapshot Nov 6, 2026

Stable property ID: nyc:bbl:1019420010

This identifier represents an NYC tax lot. Condo and co-op apartment identity must be resolved separately.

Tax lot and building facts

NYC Department of City Planning (PLUTO)

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1 tax-lot record in the current corpus · latest record Nov 1, 2026

Pipeline completed Nov 1, 2026

The current PLUTO pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

PLUTO describes the tax lot and buildings, not legal ownership of an individual apartment.

Marketed sale listings

StreetEasy, observed by CurbScoop

completed
1 active sale listing in the current corpus · latest record Apr 8, 2026

Pipeline completed Aug 31, 2026

Retired source: collection stopped on 2026-08-31, so these are the last Manhattan and Brooklyn listings observed, not the current market.

Listing observations describe marketed state as of 2026-08-31 at the latest and are not proof of a closing or exhaustive market coverage.

Recorded transfers

NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (ACRIS)

completed
0 recorded deeds in the current corpus

Pipeline completed Nov 6, 2026

Deed document types associated with this BBL in the current CurbScoop corpus.

Recording can lag a transaction, and a deed with no stated consideration is not evidence of a market sale.

DOB permits

NYC Department of Buildings via NYC Open Data

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6 permits in the current corpus

Pipeline completed Nov 6, 2026

The current DOB permit pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

A filing or permit does not prove that work was completed or that all work at the property was filed.

HPD violations

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development via NYC Open Data

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39 violations in the current corpus · latest record Apr 20, 2026

Pipeline completed Nov 6, 2026

The current HPD violation pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Status and correction timing come from the published agency record and may change after CurbScoop observes it.

DOB violations

NYC Department of Buildings via NYC Open Data

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8 violations in the current corpus · latest record Jun 20, 2023

Pipeline completed Nov 6, 2026

The current DOB violation pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Absence from the current corpus is not proof that a building has no regulatory issue.

Counts and dates describe the current CurbScoop corpus. They are not a guarantee of exhaustive agency or listing coverage.

How to read these records

Deed amounts are recorded consideration, not asking prices or a unit valuation. A blank record is not proof that an issue does not exist.