Manhattan · Block 163 · Lot 2 · 10013

12 Pell Street

5 floors · 24 apartments · 22,270 sq ft · built 1915 · class C7 · owner of record: Eastern Pell Realtycorp.

43open violations
$18,748ECB/OATH penalties owed
6HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 69 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 69 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 85 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 800 days
Next cycle year 2028
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-10-08 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (8) · $18,748 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 3, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1(2014 CODE); 27-371; BC 1008.1.9(2014 CODE); BC 1010.1.8(2022 CODE); BC 1010.1.9(2022 CODE). NOTED: AT
#35677034K
Jul 11, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
May 3, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: AT GROUND FLOOR REAR EXIT AND FIRE LADDER OBSTRUCTED BY MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL CREATING HAZARD CONDITION, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. REMEDY: COMPLY WITH CODE.
#35677033Z
Jul 11, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
May 3, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPT. OF BUILDINGS RECORDS. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT GROUND FLOOR HAS BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS MASSAGE PARLOR "OCEAN 1 SPA" WITH 8 MASSAGE ROOMS, BREAK ROOMS, OILS
#35677032R
May 23, 2025
DEFAULT
$6,874
May 3, 2024Zoning CLASS - 2
ILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT, A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR 12-10, OPERATING IN A C6-1 DISTRICT ON GROUND FLOOR. NOTED: INDIVIDUAL OFFER A FULL BODY MASSAGE AT RAT
#35677031P
May 23, 2025
DEFAULT
$6,874
Aug 31, 2023Boilers CLASS - 2
FOUND AO SMITH (MODEL# HW 300) GAS FIRED BOILER NOT REGISTERED, MAINTAIN BOILER; CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITION SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39093884N
Oct 24, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$625
Aug 31, 2023Boilers CLASS - 2
FOUND AO SMITH (MODEL# HW 420 ) GAS FIRED BOILER NOT REGISTERED, MAINTAIN BOILER; CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITION SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39093880X
Oct 24, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$625
Oct 28, 2020Zoning CLASS - 2
ZR 73-36 AT FIRST FLOOR OCCUPIED AS ADUIT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT AND PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT "GLOW DAY SPA" WITHOUT BSA APPROVAL AS REQUIRED PER ZR 12-10.REM: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.
#35489531N
May 27, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$625
Oct 28, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF 0#46019.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:FIRST FLOOR OCCUPIED AS ADULT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT DOING BUSINESS AS GLOW DAY SPA WILL 6 MASSAGE ROOMS WITH 7 FIXBLES WIT
#35489530L
May 27, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$625
DOB (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 1996CONSTRUCTION

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VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Oct 2, 1996CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 2, 1996CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 2, 1996CONSTRUCTION

#B3SI02
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1996CONSTRUCTION

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VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1996CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 9, 1993CONSTRUCTION

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VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Apr 9, 1993CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 22, 1990ELECTRIC SIGNS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

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HPD (29) · C 6 · B 22 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 27, 2023CApt 4A · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 3, 2023
Apr 27, 2023CApt 4A · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 23, 2023
Apr 27, 2023CApt 4A · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 23, 2023
Mar 15, 2023CApt 4A · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 29, 2023
May 24, 2021CApt 4D · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ON ROOM DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMay 30, 2021
Apr 12, 2021B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES GARBAGE BINS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 17, 2021
Apr 12, 2021BApt 3A · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 17, 2021
Apr 12, 2021BApt 3A · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 17, 2021
Aug 11, 2014BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 15, 2014
Jul 29, 2014BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 2ND STORY BALCONY, FRONT SOUTH FIRE ESCAPE.Sep 2, 2014
Jul 29, 2014BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 2, 2014
Jul 29, 2014ASECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING PULL DOWN DOOR STOPPER AT VESTIBULE DOOR TO 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALLNov 1, 2014
Jul 29, 2014BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL AT 2ND STORY BALCONY, FRONT SOUTH FIRE ESCAPE.Sep 2, 2014
Jul 29, 2014BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 2, 2014
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE .. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REFRIDGERATOR DOOR GASKET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Jul 24, 2012BApt 1E · SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 28, 2012
Aug 4, 2011BApt 1B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERATIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTSep 8, 2011
Jul 8, 2011BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES , CLOTHES LINE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AT NORTHWEST BALCONY , 2nd STORYAug 12, 2011
Jul 8, 2011BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CLOTHES LINE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT NORTHEAST BALCONY , 2nd STORYAug 12, 2011
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE AND GARBAGE CANS 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WIRES AROUND GOOSENECK LADDER AT ROOF.Oct 29, 2009
Nov 14, 1995CApt 4D · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING 5 STY WEST APT 4D EAST ROOM YUEN TING 393 9659 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Dec 4, 1995

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