518 East 12th Street, Manhattan

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1930 41 units Class D9 Residential
Registered to KAMBIZ HAKIM LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
13 Open Violations
2C 8B 3A
21 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year
0 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 2 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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21
Last 365 Days
✅ Complaints are down 100% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
18(86%)
PLUMBING
2(10%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1(5%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

68 Inspections on Record
Failed for Rat Activity Most Recent Result
2026-07-13 Most Recent Date
2026-07-13 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2026-02-09 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2026-01-07 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2025-08-29 Compliance Passed
2025-08-20 Compliance Passed
2025-07-02 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2025-03-06 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2025-01-09 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2024-11-14 Stoppage Stoppage done
2024-10-28 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2024-07-05 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2024-02-09 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2024-01-05 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2023-08-24 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2023-08-02 Compliance Passed
2023-07-12 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2023-06-30 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2023-02-14 Compliance Passed
2023-01-05 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2022-12-08 Initial Passed
2022-07-08 Initial Passed
2022-02-11 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2022-01-14 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2021-11-15 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2021-11-05 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

3 Class A
8 Class B
2 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north 2026-03-05
Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-03-05
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Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-03-05

Violation ID: #18687697

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 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 PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2026-03-05

Violation ID: #18687702

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-03-05

Violation ID: #18687699

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-03-05

Violation ID: #18687700

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AND CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2025-12-15

Violation ID: #18506350

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AND CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2025-12-15

Violation ID: #18506352

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST AND WEST WALLS AND CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2025-11-21

Violation ID: #18394534

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST AND WEST WALLS AND CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2025-11-21

Violation ID: #18394536

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2024-11-03

Violation ID: #17395434

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2024-11-03

Violation ID: #17395435

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-03-05

Violation ID: #18687698

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-03-05

Violation ID: #18687701

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 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
2025-09-24

Violation ID: #18266282

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 21 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of September 21, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: September 21, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 21 complaints and 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: September 21, 2026.