123 Bowery

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00304-0015Map

123 Bowery is an office building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. The owner of record is Ben Mol Realty Corp. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 13
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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 · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 13

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2013
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2012
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2012
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2003
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 17, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active

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Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
51-date & tag for 5yr safety test
Jan 17, 1989
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

Class - 2
Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35634987j issued on 3/30/2022 for required means of egress at 5th floor transient used space as air-bnb.
Nov 26, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active
Class - 2
No access: unable to gain access into 123 bowery street. certificate of correction has not been obtained for class i occupancy contrary violation #35634986h issued on 3/30/2022, for 5th floor unit office space
Nov 26, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active
Class - 1
No certificate of correction on file as per request of commissioner for class 1 work without a permit violation #35634989n issued 3/30/2022 for creating class ''a'' apartment with partitions walls and plumbing.
Nov 26, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Active
Class - 2
Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35634988l issued on 3/30/2022 for required class "j" fire alarm system, file a certificate of correction
Nov 26, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o permit.work noted at 5th floor unit forward of staircase landing erected full height partitions to create class "a" apt with kitchen & 3 pc bathroom work to include waste & water lines for 3 pc bathroo
Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted at 5th floor unit forward of staircase landing approved as office space now converted to class "a" apt and used transiently having 2 gue
Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide required number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008);bc1021.1(2014) and 27-366 for transient use at 5th floor.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide required class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at 5th floor.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
97r17 - device removed not dismantled file application & obtain permit
Mar 3, 2014
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:all work completed at 5 floor front space,new partitions walls constructed making 6 s.r.o.units without windows and natural ventilation.remedy:obtain permits and approvals if peasible or r
Apr 17, 2001
Resolve

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Hazardous
Failure to maintain building : noted: fire rated public stair enclosure removed ,open metal gate leading to 5th floor front space ,and vent openings made at entry door leading to 5th floor rear space location :
Mar 20, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit ,all work complete noted; -new partition walls constructed making 4 sro's units -3 bedrooms , and one living room , bathroom and a toilet room hot water heaster tank open and exposed in ki
Mar 20, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed . noted: 5 fl rear space -obstructed by an illegal lock and key .5 fl rear occupied as 4 sro's units ,3 bedrooms and 1 living room , remedy; remived obstruction immediately
Mar 20, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit all work complete noted:at 5fl front space new partition walls constructed making 6 sro units without windows and natural ventilation.location:5fl.front.remedy:obtain permits and approval
Mar 14, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records. noted 5fl front space now occupied as side sro units and kitchen and bathroom contrary to records which allows storage of wood fixtures
Mar 14, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o.noted:1fl.comm now occupied as a eating and drinking.establishment dba century cafe alteredunder job#102328358 without first obtaining a valid c of o.location:1
Mar 13, 2000 · Penalty $350
Active
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.noted:bldg. dept.records allows manufacture of wood store fixtures & storage.for 3fl & 4fl now rear 4fl occupied as 5 spaces,2classrooms & 3
Mar 13, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Required means of egress.obstructed.noted:4fl illegal metal gate with illegal lock & key.obstructing egress.a metal roll down gate installedat 3fl public landing.obstructing egress from 3fl front classrooms.a m
Mar 13, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 10,500 ft²
Lot area: 2,565 ft²
Zoning: C6-1G
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 304 / 15
Assessed value: $1,234,350
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 123 Bowery

Who owns 123 Bowery?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ben Mol Realty Corp.

Does 123 Bowery have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 123 Bowery 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 123 Bowery built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

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