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218 Thompson Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

218 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (14/100)

Year Built: 1904 · Units: 34

218 Thompson Street

Manhattan 10012

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

218 Thompson Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan with 34 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 6 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 920 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10012)

881 buildings in this zip code

1st

Better than 1% of buildings in 10012

Bottom tier

Avg score: 84

WorstBest in 10012

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

False Repair Certification

The owner falsely certified that repairs were made when they were not. This is a serious violation of trust and law.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

79Good

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

99Excellent

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

42Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

87Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

33Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

95Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 170 violations · Peak: 45 in 2024

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

530

Violations

170

Permits

100

Inspections

Compliance

Financial

Legal

Total: 920 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

146

Housing Violations→

(9 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

6.7x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

5.0x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Below average

239

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

3.9x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1904

Built 122 years ago

↑Improving — 8 violations this year vs 44 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Aug 22, 2022

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000328990

Aug 22, 2022

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $10,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000328993

Aug 22, 2022

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000328991

Aug 22, 2022

Mortgage & Consolidation — $10,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000328992

Jan 26, 1993

Easement

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C7

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C7

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C7

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C7

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Apr 24, 2023

Heat and Hot Water — 218-220 THOMPSON HOLDINGS LLC,ANH DO

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 24, 2023

Nov 18, 2021

Tenant Action — 218-220 THOMPSON HOLDINGS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 18, 2021

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (10)

Complaint

Apr 8, 2026• 1 month ago

PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 5, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Apr 8, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 26)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 26

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 6, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Complaint

Apr 8, 2026• 1 month ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 7, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Complaint

Apr 8, 2026• 1 month ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 32)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 32

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 7, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Housing Violation

Apr 8, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Class C (Immediately Hazardous): § 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 HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: VIOLATION CLOSED

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 9, 2026

Cure By Date: Apr 23, 2026

Certified Date: Apr 28, 2026

Status Date: May 7, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 7, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Closed Date: Apr 8, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 7, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HOT WATER

Closed Date: Apr 8, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection

Closed Date: Apr 8, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 26)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 26

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 6, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 5, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Medium Priority (1)

311 Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: BASIN BROKEN/LEAKING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

218-220 THOMPSON HOLDINGS LLC

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C7

Gross Area: 18,375 sqft

Units: 36

Stories: 6

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $2,521,350

Market Value: $5,603,000

Other Events (8)

Safety Complaint

May 15, 2026• 5 days ago

DOB Complaint #7J

Category: 7J

Disposition: C1

Disposition Date: 05/15/2026

Inspection Date: 05/15/2026

Unit: RTEU

Safety Complaint

May 13, 2026• 7 days ago

DOB Complaint #7J

Category: 7J

Disposition: C2

Disposition Date: 05/14/2026

Inspection Date: 05/14/2026

Unit: RTEU

311 Complaint

May 12, 2026• 7 days ago

Condition Attracting Rodents

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Condition Attracting Rodents

Descriptor2: Loose or Improperly Stored Garbage or Food

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 1-2 Family Mixed Use Building

Complaint

May 12, 2026• 7 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 26)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 26

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 12, 2026

311 Complaint

May 12, 2026• 7 days ago

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: BASIN BROKEN/LEAKING

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Safety Complaint

May 11, 2026• 9 days ago

DOB Complaint #7J

Category: 7J

Disposition: C2

Disposition Date: 05/12/2026

Inspection Date: 05/12/2026

Unit: RTEU

Housing Violation

Apr 29, 2026• 21 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 7, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 10, 2026

Status Date: May 7, 2026

Housing Violation

Apr 29, 2026• 21 days ago

Class A / I: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT:

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 7, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 10, 2026

Status Date: May 7, 2026

Property Details

Year Built

1904

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

1005370006

Zipcode

10012

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218 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan — Grade F

218 Thompson Street

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