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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 142
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement
Oct 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Mar 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 8, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
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
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.