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208 Forsyth Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00422-0044Map

Owner of record: Douglas Quackenbush

208 Forsyth Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Douglas Quackenbush. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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

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 · 99

  • 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

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 aluminum framing studs stored on the balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the north and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 3, 2022

    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

    Sep 3, 2022

    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.

    Sep 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing :kick stand installed at vestibule door to public hall , 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to the court yard at north at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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
  • A

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

    Oct 31, 2018

    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 9, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    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
  • 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
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect crack at building front 2nd, 3rd and 4th storys,

    Feb 9, 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    May 3, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    May 3, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with standard wire glass the present glass skylight at 5 sty roof bulkhead.

    May 4, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty public hall.

    May 4, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 2 from top 5 sty stair bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 5, 1996

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at rear 5 sty public hall.

    Sep 5, 1996

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect sagging floor appox 5 from south to north 14 ft span kitchen 5 sty south apt 13 dob# 1038900 er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 16, 1996 · Apt 13

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wooden floor trip hazard kitchen 5 sty south apt 13 er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 16, 1996 · Apt 13

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household wood furniture 5 sty public hall to bulkhead.

    Mar 20, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system 5 sty south apt 11 to 1 sty vestibule. located at apt 11

    Mar 20, 1995 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out 4 sty apt 10 south. , section '' ''

    Dec 13, 1994 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents thru out cellar.

    Apr 20, 1993

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 5 and 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 20, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroiom 3 sty north apt 5 , section '' ''

    Apr 2, 1993 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace with new the missing top & bottom window sashes & glass kitchen 3 sty north apt 5 er1 , section '' ''

    Apr 2, 1993 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Apr 28, 1992

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the excessive storage of garbage at 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 28, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove unlawful wood or metal louvred or screen doors and assemblies from entrance to at entrance to 2 sty south apt 4. located at apt 4

    Sep 25, 1984 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 25, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor,5th sty east apt 12 private hall. located at apt 12

    Sep 25, 1984 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceiling,2nd sty south apt kitchen & water closet compartment.

    Sep 25, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceiling,4th sty rear apt 9 private hall. located at apt 9

    Sep 25, 1984 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak 2nd sty south apt 4 water closet compartment. located at apt 4

    Sep 18, 1984 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar entire.

    Sep 18, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Sep 18, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door & frame 2nd sty south apt 4 water closet compartment. located at apt 4

    Sep 18, 1984 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant matter. noted: facade of building on exposure one in state of severe disrepair with large cracks in brick finish, loose and missing concrete, damaged lentil on fourth floor in danger of displacement to a busy sidewalk.

    Sep 18, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide approximately 50 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure#1 add additional 5 linear feet of sidewalk shed to overlap adjacent properties to safeguard the public and property

    Sep 18, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building

    Jan 12, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner,noted:at time of my inspection i observed at exposure #1 at front facade of bldg on a state of severe disrepair will large cracks in brick finish,loose & missin

    Nov 6, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant matter. noted: facade of building on exposure one in state of severe disrepair with large cracks in brick finish, loose and missing concrete, damaged lentil on fou

    Sep 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,6a,15,32a,44a,50,50a,50b. 50-debris and waste oil in boiler room 50a-oil shut off valve missing on top of oil tank; 50b-anti-syphon valve incorreclty installed.

    Mar 3, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection a skylight has been installed at rear apt on 5th flr through roof w/o a permit. skylight is approx 6'x6' and allows only approx 2' to walk around to fire

    Feb 10, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 2N6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1113

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1113

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 8, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 26, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 23, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 11

    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 (C6)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
12
Building area
8,845 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C4-4A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
422 / 44
Assessed value
$731,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103356, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.

Questions about 208 Forsyth Street

Who owns 208 Forsyth Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Douglas Quackenbush.

Does 208 Forsyth Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 208 Forsyth Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 208 Forsyth Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 208 Forsyth Street?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

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