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255 West 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

9
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
41
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 255 West 12th Street

The 255 West 12th Street building, a 5-story old law tenement constructed in 1891, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, most recently reported in June 2025 and as a building-wide problem in September 2021, despite inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has undergone several inspections between 2020-2024 that revealed multiple safety and maintenance concerns, including various violations in 2024 related to broken or defective door latches, fire door issues, and window frame maintenance in unit 5E.

Notably, there were significant unauthorized construction activities in October 2020, resulting in four Environmental Control Board violations related to electrical work, plumbing work, inadequate tenant protection plans, and failure to provide proper documentation, with penalties totaling $4,562.50, though these were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained a generally good record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years and only two instances of rat activity noted between 2022 and 2023 (most recently in March 2023). Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown improvements, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 passing.

The building has undergone regular safety inspections, including Tenant Safety Inspections and Local Law Audits in 2020 and 2021, with most resulting in no violations being found. A complaint regarding heating issues in June 2025 remains unresolved due to lack of access for inspection. The current owner, David Downing, is responsible for addressing these ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly the recurring heating system problems that have affected both individual apartments and the entire building system.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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255 West 12th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in West Village.

Building Characteristics

Total units 10
Year built 1891
Total area 6925 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
41
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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255 West 12th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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255 West 12th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 255 West 12th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-092025-06-12Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-212024-03-06Outside Building-PavementEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-212024-03-06Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-212024-03-06Door/window-DoorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-212024-03-06Outside Building-Roof Door/hatchEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 255 West 12th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-05-30ACloseNone5E§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WOOD WINDOW FRAME AND TRIM MOULDING AT NORTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-30CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORNone
2024-05-30BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET TO DOOR AT BULKHEAD AREANone
2024-05-30ACloseNone5E§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WOOD WINDOW FRAME AND TRIM MOULDING AT NORTH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-30ACloseNone5E§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WOOD WINDOW FRAME AND TRIM MOULDING AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 255 West 12th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 07:56HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2021-09-30 08:32HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2021-09-30 08:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2021-09-29 14:48DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2021-01-10 13:27HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 255 West 12th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16502582023-10-05CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-10-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-10-06)
16285042023-02-07CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-02-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-02-13)
15647012021-02-18CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2021-02-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-02-18)
15627382021-01-20CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-01-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-01-20)
15552652020-10-09CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2020-10-29Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2020-10-30)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 255 West 12th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-01-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905391322022-03-08
2021-01-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONVIOLATION WAS SUBMITED 1/5/21 BEFORE PENALTY IMPOSED.2022-03-08
2021-01-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905391372022-03-08
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 255 West 12th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 255 West 12th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-01-310002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-300002019-11-012020-10-31
2019-12-050002018-11-012019-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 255 West 12th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-12InitialPassed
2024-04-09InitialPassed
2023-05-18ComplianceRat Activity
2023-03-21InitialRat Activity
2022-04-28InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 255 West 12th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 255 West 12th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-10-0535540601KWELLBUILT CONSTRUCTIONFAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED AND OR AMENDED DOCUMENTS. NOTED:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED ONGOING WORK BEING PERFORMED IN UNIT2W ON 2ND FL. THE 1 WORKER ON SITE COULD NOT PROVIDE APPROVED PLAN UPORESOLVE312.00.0
2020-10-0535473948M255 WEST 12 STREET LLC28-120.1 INADEQUATE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEIN PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER.THE SUBMITTED TAPP LACKS SPECIFIC MEANS AND MATHODS OF PROTECTING TENANTS ON THERESOLVE2500.00.0
2020-10-0535540600Z255 WEST 12 STREET LLCELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE BUILDING OWNER HIRED A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM ELECTRICAL WORK IN UNIT 2W OR 2ND FL.OBSERVED NEW OUTLETS/SWITCHES,CWILING FIXERESOLVE800.00.0
2020-10-0535473949Y255 WEST 12 STREET LLCPLUMBING WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE OWNER HIRED A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM PLUMBING WORK IN UNIT 2W ON 2ND FL. OBSERVED FULLY RENOVATED BATHROOM W/ NEW PLUMBING(TRARESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 255 West 12th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 255 West 12th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 255 West 12th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 255 West 12th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 255 West 12th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 255 West 12th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 255 West 12th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 255 West 12th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 255 West 12th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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