Superior Ink
Built 2009 on the former Superior Ink factory site, 62 residences across 15 floors.
400 West 12th Street, 10014
Superior Ink was designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and completed in 2009. It is new construction on the site of the former Superior Ink factory rather than a conversion of it, which is worth stating plainly because the name suggests otherwise and the interiors follow from it.
The main building is seventeen storeys of light orange brick with setbacks and arched windows, holding 62 apartments. Seven townhouses in red brick stand alongside it, with stoops, bay windows and private gardens, drawn from the nineteenth century houses of the surrounding streets.
Because it is new, the fabric is new. There is no exposed timber, no cast iron and no salvaged industrial frame. The arched windows are a designed reference rather than a retained opening, and the walls behind them are ordinary modern construction rather than salvaged fabric.
The townhouses are the exception to everything else here. They run on several floors with their own entrances and gardens, so circulation is vertical and the ground floor answers to the street rather than to a lift lobby.
Within walking distance
Building facts
Built
2007
Floors
15
Residences
62
New York City Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output, version 26v1. Tax lot 1006407501.
Public records show 400 WEST 12 STREET was built in 2007 and rises 15 floors with 60 residential units (NYC MapPLUTO, version 26v2). The Department of Buildings has 50 or more job filings on record for this lot (NYC Open Data).
Public record
Total units
61
Total permits
50 or more
NYC MapPLUTO 26v2, NYC Open Data. Tax lot 1006407501. Violations and permits as of October 26, 2026.
12 filings in the last 24 months, last filing Sep 2026
The record
Permits and violations from the Department of Buildings and the Housing Preservation and Development, newest first.
DOB NOW filings from June 2016.
Apartment renovation for Apt 7AB to include minor change to bedroom layout, removal of two powder rooms, addition of one bathroom. All other areas are existing to remain. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $310,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $1 (as filed, not verified)
This Alteration is being filed for the renovation of existing apartment including ceiling alteration. There are no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Filed estimated cost: $104,600 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $1 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $1 (as filed, not verified)
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work or inspection.
Filed estimated cost: 0 (as filed, not verified)
Plumbing work for new bathroom (60 Bethune St)
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
Interior renovation of existing townhouse (60 Bethune St)
Filed estimated cost: $150,000 (as filed, not verified)
Facade repairs as per plans; no change to use, egress, or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $50,205 (as filed, not verified)
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 15CD ON THE 013 FLOOR, INCLUDING PARTITIONS, AND INTERIOR FINISHES. NO CHANGE OF USE ,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $410,016 (as filed, not verified)
PLUMBING WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITHT THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 15CD ON THE 013 FLOOR. NO CHANGE OF USE ,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $18,000 (as filed, not verified)
Herewith filing for interior renovation of apartment 7C, work to include removal of non-load bearing partition and installation of drywall as per plans. No change in Use, Egress or Occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $516,000 (as filed, not verified)
38 earlier filings, 2021–2024
This Alteration is being filed for the interior renovation of apt #12C. There are no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Filed estimated cost: $450,395 (as filed, not verified)
Alteration is being filed for the plumbing work on 12th floor of apt #12C. There are no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Filed estimated cost: $56,250 (as filed, not verified)
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 4TH FLOOR APARTMENT (#4A). PARTITION WORK, NEW LIGHTING, MISC. MILLWORK. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $93,750 (as filed, not verified)
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 4TH FLOOR APARTMENT (#4A). PARTITION WORK, NEW LIGHTING, MISC. MILLWORK. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $93,750 (as filed, not verified)
facade inspection
Filed estimated cost: 0 (as filed, not verified)
Mechanical work filed in conjunction with apartment#16C renovation.
Filed estimated cost: $45,000 (as filed, not verified)
Renovation of an existing apartment#16c on the 14th floor. Work include non-structural demolition and general construction as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $320,000 (as filed, not verified)
RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Filed estimated cost: $155,078 (as filed, not verified)
RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Filed estimated cost: $155,078 (as filed, not verified)
Plumbing renovations in existing residential apartment. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.
Filed estimated cost: $19,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SCAFFOLD TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SCAFFOLD TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SCAFFOLD TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
interior alterations to unit 10D
Filed estimated cost: $120,000 (as filed, not verified)
SPRINKLER WORK FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 9A/B AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $30,000 (as filed, not verified)
FILED FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT 9A/B. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR NO LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND RELATED FINISHES AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $258,650 (as filed, not verified)
FILED FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT 9A/B. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR NO LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND RELATED FINISHES AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $258,650 (as filed, not verified)
FILED FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT 9A/B. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR NO LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND RELATED FINISHES AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $258,650 (as filed, not verified)
FILED FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT 9A/B. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR NO LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND RELATED FINISHES AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $258,650 (as filed, not verified)
PLUMBING WORK FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 9A/B AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $51,500 (as filed, not verified)
MECHANICAL WORK FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 9A/B AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $40,000 (as filed, not verified)
MECHANICAL WORK FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 9A/B AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $40,000 (as filed, not verified)
MECHANICAL WORK FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 9A/B AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $40,000 (as filed, not verified)
MECHANICAL WORK FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 9A/B AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $40,000 (as filed, not verified)
PLUMBING WORK FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 9A/B AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $51,500 (as filed, not verified)
Plumbing work associated with the interior renovation of an existing 8th-floor apartment.
Filed estimated cost: $57,000 (as filed, not verified)
Renovation of an existing Kitchen and Powder Room. All other existing construction to remain. No exterior work is proposed. Existing Use, Egress and Occupancy to remain.
Filed estimated cost: $190,000 (as filed, not verified)
Renovation of an existing Kitchen and Powder Room. All other existing construction to remain. No exterior work is proposed. Existing Use, Egress and Occupancy to remain.
Filed estimated cost: $190,000 (as filed, not verified)
Renovation of an existing Kitchen and Powder Room. All other existing construction to remain. No exterior work is proposed. Existing Use, Egress and Occupancy to remain.
Filed estimated cost: $190,000 (as filed, not verified)
Structural work only on the 2nd floor stair.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
Mechanical work being filed in conjunction with Alteration 2 application to combine units 11 C/D/A and renovate 11B as per TPPN 3/97. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
Mechanical work being filed in conjunction with Alteration 2 application to combine units 11 C/D/A and renovate 11B as per TPPN 3/97. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
Mechanical work being filed in conjunction with Alteration 2 application to combine units 11 C/D/A and renovate 11B as per TPPN 3/97. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
Mechanical work being filed in conjunction with Alteration 2 application to combine units 11 C/D/A and renovate 11B as per TPPN 3/97. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
Mechanical work being filed in conjunction with Alteration 2 application to combine units 11 C/D/A and renovate 11B as per TPPN 3/97. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
1 resolved, most recent Feb 22, 2017
§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIRED 100 WATTS (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT) AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORY
Source: NYC Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development violations, via NYC Open Data.
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HPD maintenance complaints
HPD · NYC Open Data
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
HPD Maintenance Code Complaints (ygpa-z7cr), NYC Open Data. As of October 26, 2026.
Pre-2016 DOB filings
DOB legacy · NYC Open Data
DOB Job Application Filings (ic3t-wcy2), NYC Open Data. As of October 26, 2026.
Certificates of occupancy
DOB · NYC Open Data
38 earlier certificates
DOB NOW CofO (pkdm-hqz6) and DOB Legacy CofO (bs8b-p36w), NYC Open Data. As of October 26, 2026.
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Public records for 400 WEST 12 STREET, Manhattan. Data from NYC Open Data: NYC MapPLUTO, Department of Buildings (DOB NOW, BIS, ECB), Housing Preservation and Development, Landmarks Preservation Commission, ACRIS (NYC Department of Finance), DOF Digital Tax Map. Address lookup by NYC Planning Labs Geosearch. Page updated October 26, 2026.