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20 John Street

Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00065-0022Map

Owner of record: John Street Commons LLC

20 John Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is John Street Commons LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 16, 2026. 12 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 16, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 33

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to the apartment panel at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective defective latch set at door in the entrance to building, , 1st story

    May 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south closet ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 27, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 27, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 27, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 23, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 3, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Apr 30, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Apr 30, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Dec 4, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    May 3, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits. exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted:bulkhead has no lighting cannot see 2 eye hook locks o

    Mar 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:a heavy rope istied across the landing railings at the roof top entrance to the buildings front fire escape. this would obstruct access to fire escape in a

    Mar 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted:bulkhead door has two eye hook locks securing it. bulkhead door has panic bar & bulkh

    Mar 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:exhaust fan on roof top was installed improperly.the system was mounted within 3ft of adjoining bldg.the opening was facing in the wrong direction,it was

    May 12, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.noted:on ground floor store front installing heavyduty commercial stove,hooking stove up with 2inch back-pipe to main gas line & installing fire supression system.remedy:stop all work/obtain

    Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    (1) having an illuminated sign w/o a current permit. remedy : remove illegal work

    Jul 12, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    (1) having signage double faced projecting more than 18" across street line. remedy : remove illegal signage

    Jul 12, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted a metal pole projection and display has been erected onto required fire escape at second story front.(downtown airlines travel ticket 766-5705 remedy:remove illegal projection & sign

    Jan 30, 1995 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit:work noted a metal sign has been erected on the building. fire escape at 1st floor landing west. remedy:remove illegalsign.

    Mar 17, 1992 · Penalty $140

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without apemrit note a metal sing has ben erected on the building fire escape location 1 floor landing wet remedy remove illegal sign forthwith

    Oct 15, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
5,460 ft²
Lot area
1,607 ft²
Zoning
C5-5
Community board
101
Council district
1
Block / lot
65 / 22
Assessed value
$1,604,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #142481, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 20 John Street

Who owns 20 John Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John Street Commons LLC.

Does 20 John Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 John Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 20 John Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 John Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.