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
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 · 9
- 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 22, 2024
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 - 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 15, 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
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2
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 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
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.