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20 Avenue A

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00397-0007Map

Owner of record: Elizabeth Assets LLC

20 Avenue A is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 63 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Elizabeth Assets LLC. HPD has recorded 142 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
142
DOB violations
43
ECB violations
36
HPD complaints
316

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
19
About 30% of the building's 63 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 142

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and west walls at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 3rd up from bottom at 2nd story , center stack at north side of building at fire escape

    Aug 14, 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of chair at balcony, at building front at 2nd fire escape from east, 2nd story

    Apr 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3B

    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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement

    Oct 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective grout on ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 4F

    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 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Dec 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges at closet door in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 5C

    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 22, 2024

    Open — Info 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 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Nov 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac unit in window obstructing egress in the 1st room from north located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Mar 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ac unit in window 2nd from north at 5th sty building front 2nd stack from north at fire escape

    Mar 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ac unit in window 1st from north at 5th sty building front 2nd stack from north at fire escape

    Mar 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ac unit in window 1st from north at 2nd sty building front 1st stack from north at fire escape

    Mar 6, 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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd sty balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Aug 10, 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 43

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 15, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    The department of buildings intends to revoke the approval and permit issued in connection with application #123435719 orders to stop work i mmediately and make site safe. rem: obtain all required documents

    Jun 4, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings intends to revoke all approvals and permi s under plumbing application #122828761 due to suspension of license stop all plumbing immediately except to make site safe

    Jul 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 3, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 7, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 6, 2008

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 6, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p26501

    Feb 9, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p26501

    Apr 29, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 27, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 27, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 24, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 24, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 18, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 3, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 36

  • Class - 2

    Noted at time of inspection, a fire escape located at the front of the property was observed to be intact . additionally, multiple window a/c units were observed at exposure #1 (front of property) installed wit

    Oct 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Vf... cease used.... door restrictor not working. 5-a-10... door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled inoperative .this is a safety device to insure elevator passengers safety repair restrictor and c

    Aug 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain, i observed broken coupling, spilling waste on basement floor, pipe should be maintained in proper operating condition as per pc 102.3, repair and/or replace

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Class 1: ceaseuse: door restrictor missing install restrictor & call nycdob for test (cu). phonne not programmed correctly program to 24 hr emergency operator with correct volume (cu). class 2: car button stati

    Mar 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.3.4 load imposed letter(scaffold)at time of inspection of 5 story occupied building currently under alteration observed at exp #1 #2 pipe scaffold installed over sidewalk shed request for reload imposed

    Apr 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments(sws)at time of inspection of 5 story occupied building currently under alteration review of sidewalk shed plans provided missi

    Apr 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Handrail(stairway)at time of inspection of 5 story occupied building currently under alteration observed stairway at roof level used as access/egress to different roof area of work with no handrail installed th

    Apr 13, 2022 · Penalty $2,530

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3301.2 fall protection at time of inspection of occupied 5 story building under alteration observed workers performing masonry brick laying of parapet wall at roof level exp #1 & #2 corner request to inspect

    Apr 13, 2022 · Penalty $2,530

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:fire escape at rear building at second story balcony large window air condition is being stowed on the fire escape balcony.rem:remove obstruction.

    Jan 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    (failure to post scbr or distribute) at time of inspection noticed no scbr posted or distributed. remedy: comply with notice of violation

    Jan 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    New a/c, lighting fixtures, bathroom, cooking equipment installed without an electrical permit., obtain permit

    Jul 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at the time of inspection. noted premises 5-story semi-attached nfp masonry frame building. at the time of inspection,i observed,interior renovation work i

    Mar 20, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent- residential purpose. dob records indicates the bldg to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy noted @ 5th flr, apt# 5

    May 29, 2018 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 9003.2 & ac 27-954 for transient use. previous vio# 35152069z. rem: discontinue illegal co

    May 29, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous vio: 35152070x. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    May 29, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1021.1 & 27-366 for transient use. previous vio# 35152068r. rem: discontinue illeg

    May 29, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02x10,09x10,34o02,11x10,70o02. 02-outside communication inoperative repair; 09-car floor inoperative repair; 34-hoistway dirty clean; 11-car button station inoperative (at button) for m not working for door to

    Apr 9, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05-b-01,08-b-01,71-i-10:05-b-01-car door insufficient adjust.08-b-01-car out of level adjust.71-i-10-pit light defective repair.

    Dec 14, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg is code compliant manner: lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954 for transiently occupied bldg. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes: c of o #58299 indicates bldg to be legally approved as class'a'apt bldg. 2 apts #1l & 1d on 1st fl now converted & area for less

    Jun 9, 2015 · Penalty $4,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transiently occupied bldg. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied bldg. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10,56y13. 97x10-only device in bldg inoperative out of service. remedy is to repair and return to service immediately; 56y13-overhead geared hoist machine leaking excessive oil, seal machine.

    Sep 10, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v1.40p16.100m7.08v1 adjust leveling at 2nd fl level 40p16 no machine rm key available or super at apt 1d 72m07 provide pit stop switch as per a17.3 2002 amended by appendix chapter k3 rule 2.3.3 100m7 fire

    Mar 10, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior bldg walls:@ 3rd,4th & 5th fl near rear stair well cracks in plaster along exterior wall & around arch's & headers in public hallways.remedy:make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Mar 20, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment without a special riggers licese long island r & r rigging was using their boom truck to hoist celler phone equipment on the top of a building without a riggers license

    Apr 23, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at west two means of egress from room or space where required noted: (1) no second means of egress (2) no fire escape (3) no sprinkler system in public hallway were observed in the residentia

    Jul 17, 1996 · Penalty $475

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,##,570,30o,16o,22w.###-repair stairs to mschine room.

    Oct 3, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defects are.1-beams + floor joists of floor sou th east corner are damaged by water + termite.2-area approx.12x18 is sagging + slopping.3-bathroom at 1 floor south is a top these damaged

    Apr 6, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted temp shoring installed at 3 arears of cellar 1-steel jacks & wooden post at south east side of cellar 2-steel jacks at beam adjacent to cellar stair in cellar 5-steel jacks at n

    Apr 6, 1995

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is(1)beam(floor)at cellar south east corner of commercial space is rotted & defective cacausing 1st fl.s.e corner to sagg & slope area approx 12'x18'sq.(2)fire stoping in ce

    Jun 29, 1994 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from space where required rear part of store with no second means of egress, area more than 2,500 sq. ft. two means required from store 1st floor. remedy: provide

    Mar 14, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of sgress from space where required. store on 1st floor in two sections with archway at rear connecting them. area more than 2500 s.f. with no second means of egress. remed

    May 24, 1993 · Penalty $475

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35l,35i. 35 provide proper lighting. 35.repair steps to motor room.

    Oct 7, 1992 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defected floor at store floor beam cellar rotten and defective causing store floor at south east corner to slope: fire stopping throughout basement bearing wall in cellar loose at center of

    Apr 16, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from space where req. rear part of store with no second means of egress area more than 2,500sq.feet two means required from store 1st flor.remedy:provide 2nd mean

    Jun 3, 1991 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
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  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 5M

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
63
Building area
48,275 ft²
Lot area
9,135 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
397 / 7
Assessed value
$5,570,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138516, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 20 Avenue A

Who owns 20 Avenue A?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elizabeth Assets LLC.

Does 20 Avenue A have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 142 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 Avenue A rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 63 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 20 Avenue A built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 Avenue A?

It has 63 residential units and 67 units in total.

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