Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
High Confidence
This building is in good shape with only minor issues on record
Minor issues on record. Review the details below, but no major concerns.
249 West 102 Street is a cooperative walkup building built in 1899 in Manhattan with 9 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by complaint activity — with 10 open HPD violations. Our analysis reviewed 306 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (10025)
1,289 buildings in this zip code
25th
Better than 25% of buildings in 10025
25th in neighborhood
Avg score: 79
WorstBest in 10025
Alerts
Rat Activity
This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
79Good
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
76Good
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
56Fair
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
88Good
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
59Fair
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
↑Improving — 1 violations this year vs 5 last year
Sale History
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Oct 14, 2025
Transfer Tax — $330,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2025000278090
Aug 16, 2012
Tax Lien & Release
Recorded
CRFN: 2012000324491
Aug 16, 2012
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2012000324381
Nov 18, 2003
Assignment
Recorded
CRFN: 2003000455520
Nov 18, 2003
Assignment of Lease & Rents
Recorded
CRFN: 2003000455521
Jun 14, 2002
Assignment
Recorded
Jan 25, 2000
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Dec 3, 1999
Assignment
Recorded
Jul 10, 1995
Agreement
Recorded
Jul 10, 1995
Agreement
Recorded
Oct 11, 1989
Agreement
Recorded
Feb 25, 1987
Agreement
Recorded
Jun 21, 1985
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Jun 13, 1985
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Jun 13, 1985
Mortgage — $275,000
Recorded
Jun 13, 1985
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Jun 13, 1985
Satisfaction of Agreement
Recorded
Jun 13, 1985
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Aug 6, 1980
Mortgage
Recorded
Aug 6, 1980
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Jun 13, 1979
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Jun 13, 1979
Mortgage
Recorded
Jun 13, 1979
SMTG
Recorded
Jun 13, 1979
Assignment
Recorded
Jun 13, 1979
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Jan 25, 1978
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Jan 25, 1978
Mortgage
Recorded
Aug 1, 1972
Assignment
Recorded
Aug 24, 1971
Assignment
Recorded
Jun 8, 1970
Assignment
Recorded
Jul 21, 1969
Deed Transfer
Recorded
No tax liens found for this property.
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
Aug 9, 2024
Tenant Action/Harrassment — 249 WEST 102ND OWNERS CORPORATION
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Aug 9, 2024
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (2)
Complaint
Mar 2, 2026• 1 month ago
OPEN
GENERAL — CABINET [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2B)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2B
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 22, 2025
Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no
Complaint
Apr 24, 2025• 11 months ago
CLOSE
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3A)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 3A
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Nov 13, 2024
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
Medium Priority (5)
Complaint
Mar 2, 2026• 1 month ago
OPEN
APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2B)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2B
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 22, 2025
Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no
Complaint
Mar 2, 2026• 1 month ago
OPEN
GENERAL — CABINET [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2B)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2B
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 22, 2025
Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no
Complaint
Mar 2, 2026• 1 month ago
OPEN
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2B)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2B
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 22, 2025
Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no
Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Low Priority (1)
Housing Violation
Nov 17, 2025• 4 months ago
OPEN
Class A: §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
Class: I·Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT·Status Date: Nov 17, 2025
Informational (4)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $2,854,000
Owner: 249 W 102 OWNERS CORP
Year Built: 1,925
Building Class: C6
Gross Area: 6,112 sqft
Units: 9
Stories: 4
Zoning: R8B
Assessed Value: $1,284,300
Market Value: $2,854,000
Property Sale
Oct 14, 2025• 5 months ago
Recorded
Transfer Tax — $330,000
CRFN: 2025000278090
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $2,378,000
Owner: 249 W 102 OWNERS CORP
Year Built: 1,925
Building Class: C6
Gross Area: 6,112 sqft
Units: 9
Stories: 4
Zoning: R8B
Assessed Value: $1,070,100
Market Value: $2,378,000
hpd bedbug
Dec 16, 2024• 1 year ago
Filed
Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported
Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2023·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2024
Other Events (8)
Boiler Record
Dec 16, 2025• 3 months ago
Accepted
Boiler external (low pressure) — WEIL MCLAIN EGH-105
Make: WEIL MCLAIN
Model: EGH-105
Pressure: Low Pressure
Defects: No
Owner: Neal Altman
Inspection
Nov 25, 2025• 4 months ago
Passed
Compliance (Job PC8608269)
Type: Compliance
Result: Passed
Job: PC8608269
Approved: Nov 28, 2025
Inspection
Sep 17, 2025• 6 months ago
Failed for Other R
Initial (Job PC8608269)
Type: Initial
Result: Failed for Other R
Job: PC8608269
Approved: Sep 18, 2025
Inspection
Jun 4, 2025• 10 months ago
Passed
Initial (Job PC8545526)
Type: Initial
Result: Passed
Job: PC8545526
Approved: Jun 5, 2025
Inspection
May 15, 2025• 10 months ago
Passed
Initial (Job PC8538142)
Type: Initial
Result: Passed
Job: PC8538142
Approved: May 16, 2025
Boiler Record
Nov 6, 2024• 1 year ago
Accepted
Boiler external (low pressure) — WEIL MCLAIN EGH-105
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