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163 Bowery

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00424-0007Map

Owner of record: Keung Tat Realty Corp

163 Bowery is a store building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Keung Tat Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 2 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 9

  • 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 22, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 18, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 18, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-restore to service

    Jan 19, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for 6 sro units at apt#4.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide required light and ventilation for every bedroom at apt 4 at 4th flhaving created 2 additional bedrooms without required light and vent

    Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc9032 & 27-954 for 6sro units at apt#4.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling comverted maintanined or occupied with 3or more additional units there legally unauthorizee by c/o#101712590 illegal conversion noted:apt#4 on 4th floor illegally converted to 6sro rooms.1room#1(north

    Oct 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of required number or means or egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code);27-366:bc102.19 (2014 code)for 6 sro units at #4.having exit accessleadin

    Oct 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit work moved. at apt#4 at 4th floor having erected full height partition wall to creat 6 sro units.installed water and waste lines for 3pc bathroom(toliet,sink,tub).remedy:obtain all require

    Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 5 or more additional units than legally authrorized by c/o#101717590 illegal conversion foundapt#4 or 4th floor,illegally converted to 6sro,room#2(south wall)front

    Oct 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional units than legally authorized by c/o#101717590.illegal occupancy at apt#4 or 4th floor illegally unauthorized to be sro rooms room#3 south mid

    Oct 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted maintained or occupied with 3or more additional units than legally authorized by c/o#101712590.illegal occupancy noted:apt#4or 4th floor with 6sro rooms.room#4 south east corner rear apt addi

    Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted maintained or occupied with 30 or more additional units than legally authorized by c/o 101717590.illegal occupancy noted apt#4 or 4floor converted to 6sro rooms.room#5(north west room)rear ap

    Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Dewellling converted maintained or occupied with 3or more additonal units than legally authorized by c/o 101717590 illegal occupancy noted apt#4 on 4th floor illegally converted to 6 sro units.unit #6(north mid

    Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit.erect 2 metal sign structure & 2 sided flexible signapprox 20ft high & 2.5ft long,inscribed w/ chinese characters.all workdone w/o a permit.rem comply w/ nov

    Mar 22, 2016 · Penalty $230

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16. location: 5th floor studio. observed plastic (pvc) waste line under commercial (non-residential) sink. pvc (plastic) approv

    Oct 20, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,73 return to service or file proper papers for removal or dismantelin

    Jul 25, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Store building (K4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
3
Building area
9,920 ft²
Lot area
2,368 ft²
Zoning
C6-1G
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
424 / 7
Assessed value
$1,183,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #144655, last renewed May 29, 2026.

Questions about 163 Bowery

Who owns 163 Bowery?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Keung Tat Realty Corp.

Does 163 Bowery have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 163 Bowery 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 163 Bowery built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 163 Bowery?

It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.

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