23 Ludlow Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00298-0020Map
Owner of record: Vjhc Holding Corp.
23 Ludlow Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Vjhc Holding Corp.. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2025. 5 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 36
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 5th story balcony, 1st stack from south at east wall at fire escape
Sep 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Sep 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 mimimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 mimimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 mimimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
May 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration hot water heater not in fire retardant enclosure in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 4thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration hot water heater not in fire retardant enclosure in the 3rd bathroom from east at south located at apt 4thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system doorlocked at boiler room
Feb 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 2 sty apt 2 kitchen & bathroom er1 located at apt 2
Jan 22, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty apt 2 kitchen & bathroom located at apt 2
Jan 22, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall
Jan 22, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boile room door locked cellar
Jan 22, 1994
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 36
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 21, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2005
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2004
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2003
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14428
Jun 3, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14428
Jan 25, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 20, 1990
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(75) remove all locks from all hoistway doors (76) renew skylight in motor room (77) renew interlock basement level (78) secure resister on controller (79) repair oil leak
Jul 24, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(73) cease use until a comlete inspection can be made by this department (74) provide permanent ladder for access to motor room
Jul 21, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
Cease use items: no toe guard. no pit stop switch. repair phone. class 2 items: light switch inside the car, remove. interlock on lobby hoist way doors not secured, secure. guide shoes missing inserts, provide.
Jun 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny 11
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use: unsafe usage of device. work was being performed on device and hoistway door was left wide open and escape hatch was open with no barricades. public could have fallen down into elevator. cease use #
Oct 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Cease use: unsafe usage of device. work was being performed on device and hoistway door was left wide open and escape hatch was open with no barricades. public could have fallen down into elevator. cease use #
Oct 21, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Out of service
Apr 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted interior staircase and 2nd level 3rd step going upward to be loose partially detached also noted wood on other staircases deflecting sagging and also
Oct 28, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp #1 does not extend 5 feet past the bldg on the right hand side. remedy: conform shed to code specification.
Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defect noted: bldg having, 1- cracked brick work. loose bricks, bulging, brick word, 2- leaving outward parapet wall of north facade (exp #4) 3- spalling stone
Jul 17, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. -in that bricks are loose, defective & missing at 3rd sty level at north exterior wall from front to rear. parapet wall at n/e front is loose, bulging & out of plumb. stucco lintels at
May 11, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit-work noted created an opening in exterior wall at 1st fl rear north & installed 2 exhaust fans w/o first obtaining permit s & approvals. note-approx size of opening is 14 x 24 inches.
May 4, 2006
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #78780 in that first floor and cellar has been converted into a temple contrary to cofo lawful use is store wholesale at first floor and storage an
Jan 5, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:installed sheetrock partition with door & register at cellar level.sub dividing cellar w/o first obtaining permists & approvals as required by this department.note:partition install
Dec 22, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x 73-restore to service.
May 18, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x;
Feb 27, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans alt. 1127/89. noted: non firerated stairs from first sty to basement window centals at front facadecombining space at basement a first sty. change of use from groups 6
Oct 9, 1990
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door total obstruction at rear yard exit door not provided & wooden plates & metal obstruction at rear yard. remedy: provide a exit door at rear yard & remove obstruction at rear yard.
Oct 9, 1990
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door total obstruction at rear yard exit door not provided & wooden plate & metal stored in rear yard. remedy: provide an exit door & remove obstruction at rear yard.
Oct 9, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit - "stop work order" noted:interior demolation new partitions new bathroom. new store front,steal beams. locations: basement,first & second story. remedy:1)stop all work 2)obtain a
Jul 20, 1990
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: interior noted:1)fire rated ceiling has been removed, exposing 7 floor joist to approx 6x20 120sqft. 2)temporary wooden (facade) store front location: store front (interior, first
Jul 20, 1990 · Penalty $575
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted. interior demolution at 1st & 2nd floor. new floor joist installed & new store front. new partitions installed at 2nd story. remedy: stop all work: obtain a permit.
Jul 20, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit - "stop work order" noted:interior demolation, new partitions, new bathroom-new store front,steel beams. location: basement first & second story. remedy:1)stop all work 2)obtain a
Jul 20, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 1M
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 1M
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 4TH
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 4THFL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2014 · Apt 4FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Radiator
Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 24,561 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,640 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 298 / 20
- Assessed value
- $2,664,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133909, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 23 Ludlow Street
Who owns 23 Ludlow Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vjhc Holding Corp..
Does 23 Ludlow Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 23 Ludlow 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 23 Ludlow Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 23 Ludlow Street?
It has 12 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.