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87 Ludlow Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00409-0022Map

Owner of record: Hong Tu Corporation

87 Ludlow Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hong Tu Corporation. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
28
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 60

  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked

    Feb 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Feb 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 - missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Nov 25, 2015

    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.

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 erected partition form floor to ceiling with doors to made one room to two in the 1st room from east located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated door knob at fire escape room door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening room door equipt with key locking device capable of obstruting egress access to fire escape window .. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at roof.

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at bldg door from vestibule to 1st sty public hall

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at bldg door from street to vestibule

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 5th sty public hall

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 4th sty public hall

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 3rd sty public hall

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires causing possible trip hazard roof troughout

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 suspeced ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 7

    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 sign- at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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

    Aug 18, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on the floor, 3rd , 4th & 5th sty. at public hall

    Aug 18, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at basement

    Jun 11, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 (missing sign), at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate (illegal gate) in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2010 · Apt 4

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2010 · Apt 4

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2010 · Apt 4

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 7

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 7

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 7

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 7

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 7

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector this is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 16

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at public hall

    Nov 27, 2000

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 19, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 19, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 19, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 28

  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate form application etc,containing a material false statements. noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on sec#26 of pw1 job app#140802512 which was filed on 9-17-18 by check

    Oct 17, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Place of assembly contrary to approved construction documents job#121662753 ground flr:1)travel egress passageway width reduced by an illegal bar extension and bar stools 2)ground flr rear exit door is locked a

    Sep 23, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Approved plans for place of assembly are not available at time of inspection.rem:maintain approved plans on site at all times

    Sep 23, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner as required by bc1024,1008,1017,and 1018,1001.1)ground flr center fpsc door marked as egress,has slide bolt.2)vestible egress passageway blocked with garbage ba

    Sep 23, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35022287l issued on 6/1/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to cert of occup

    Feb 20, 2014 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35028442j issued on 10/17/13. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Feb 20, 2014 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #35022288n issued on 6/1/13. for operation of pa w/o a current c/o. noted 1st fl & cellar being occupied as a pa w/o pa permit. approx 80

    Oct 17, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's for notice of violation 335022287l issued on 6/1/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept

    Oct 17, 2013 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. noted: the cellar is arranged and occupied as a bar and lounge w/music and dancing.remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o.

    Jun 1, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of pa w/o a current c/o. noted: 1st flr and cellar being occupied as a pa w/o pa permit. approx 80 patrons in cellar and 80 patrons on 1st flr. no pa permit issued to premises. remedy: obtain a valid

    Jun 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dept records. noted: premises occupied at 1st fl level w/o valid c of o for eating & drinking establishment. remedy: discontinue illegal use or obtain a valid

    Feb 16, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34904017j issued on 7.21.11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. erected a bar in the cellar. no c/c. remedy: file a c/c.

    Aug 27, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34904017j issued on 7.21.11. erected a bar in the cellar. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Mar 3, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34904017j issued on 7/21/11. work w/o a permit,erected bar in cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Sep 8, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34904018l issued on 07/21/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102.01 rem: file a cert of correction

    Sep 8, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34913115h issued on 07/21/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102.01 rem: file a cert of correction

    Sep 8, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: eating & drinking space with bar erected in cellar w/o prior apporvals & permit in accessory use area.remedy:obtain all approvals & permits if feasible or restore to prior legal condit

    Jul 21, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: required exit at front of space near stage area is obstructed w/seating arrangements. remedy: remove all obstructioons & maintain a clear 36" passageway.

    Jul 21, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of pa w/o c/o noted: at time of inspection cellar level whenused in conjunction w/1st flr can be pa w/o a pa permit. remedy: obtain pa.

    Jul 21, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted second floor rear south apt #1 has obstructed secondary means of egree - access to the fire escape stairs by erected in front of window - 2"x3" wooden fram

    Dec 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. work noted. second fl rear south apt #1 has erected partitions in kitchen area to create additional bedrm and 2x3 frame for bunk bed in front of secondary egress fire escape windows in th

    Dec 5, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide an unobstructed exit passageway from rear in that stel bars & steel door, are blocking passagewat thru cellar level.as per #34709031-m.remedy:provide fire exit passage-way

    Apr 18, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway obstruction noted : bldg having having steel bar's gate in front facade at cellar level. as a secondary exit from cellar,totaly obstructed as padlocked from outsi

    Sep 6, 2008 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress note rear fire escape egress at 1st fl hallway removed by installation of gwb door and closet built at rear of 1st fl hall remedy: provide required means of egress

    Jan 3, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means on first fl. corridor. noted: rear fire escape exit door sealed off w/gypsum board made into a storagecloset. remedy: remove obstruction immediately & provide egress from

    Aug 15, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit door obstructed - haz. noted: - at ground fl commercial space d/b/a "ludlow cafe" door marked "exit" totally obstructed by roll down metal gate locked in closed position. remedy : remove obstruction

    Feb 17, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Contrary to dob records rear yard at 1sty is arranged to be occupied in conjunction w/ 1sty eating & drinking establishment several tables &chairs-party lites-at rear yard at time of inspection.

    Sep 8, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    The cellar is arranged and occupied a bar and lounge with inadequate egress, emergency lighting and ventilation and no c of o. cellar only egress is blocked by iron gates, which swings contrary to follow. note

    Jan 15, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt GRNDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 14, 2011 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 11

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2007 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
9,175 ft²
Lot area
2,364 ft²
Zoning
C4-4A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
409 / 22
Assessed value
$589,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102870, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 87 Ludlow Street

Who owns 87 Ludlow Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hong Tu Corporation.

Does 87 Ludlow Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 87 Ludlow Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 87 Ludlow Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 87 Ludlow Street?

It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.

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