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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 99
- 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
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 9, 2018
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 6, 2017
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.
Oct 25, 2016
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect crack at building front 2nd, 3rd and 4th storys,
Feb 9, 2015
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 3, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with standard wire glass the present glass skylight at 5 sty roof bulkhead.
May 4, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents thru out cellar.
Apr 20, 1993
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 5 and 1 sty public hall.
Apr 20, 1993
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Apr 28, 1992
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.
Sep 25, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.