217 Bowery
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00426-0002Map
Owner of record: 217 Bowery Rlty Corp
217 Bowery is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 10 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 217 Bowery Rlty Corp. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 25
- 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, 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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Oct 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Oct 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Oct 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 - 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
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
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2019
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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
May 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 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 - 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
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable at ceilings in the 4th room from east at north and in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2000 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2000 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at hot water heater in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2000 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2000 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilings at kitchen, 4th room from east at north, and in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2000 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 10, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 27, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39096928j issued on 10/12/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Found 1 weil mclain (model#978)gas fired boiler in cellar not registered, maintain boiler; correct violating condition submit certificate of correction
Oct 12, 2023 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in katra restaurant in cellar installed hot water heater without a permit work done 100 percent, obtain permit
Jul 23, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint i observed in katra restaurant in kitchen area in cellar using flex hose on deep fryer, repair and/replace
Jul 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway:noted:front exit stairfrom cellar to 1st flr being used as coat room between floors.coats,racks,haners all on staircase obstructive egress of cabaret d/b/a katra.
Jan 31, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed passageway. noted: exit stair between 1st flr & corner level of pa (place of assembly) dba "katra" being used as a coat room & obstructing egress. same condition cited in nov
Feb 24, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed passageway. noted: exit stair being used as coat room at 1st fl of eating/drinking caberet d/b/a "katra" obstructing egress. remedy: provide unobstructed egress.
Oct 5, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defect noted: at time of inspection staircases between/at 3rd & 4th floors are leaning out of plumb. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 7, 2013 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failureto provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: north west exit from cellar to first floor partially obstructed with chairs,coat rack,ladder, plywood. rem: remove obstruction.
May 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit noted: at the roof of the building bedroom/bathroom was built in conjunction with 6th fl creating vertical extension. remedy: obtain all permits and approvals if feasible or restore to prior
Dec 21, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. noted: c of o legal states 6 story mixed use bldg. however a recessed vertical extension has been erected creating 7th flr w/bathroom and bedroom. remedy: amend
Dec 21, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. d.j. booths erected in cellar and 1st floors this work not represented on alt 01 plans # 103196275 or plan # 103197531. remedy : remove illegal work
Nov 10, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No 2nd means of egress- obstructed. noted: at cellar level, north westexit door to fire rated stair obstructed by inwood swinging half door and by equipment in hall. remedy: remove obstructions and provide
Sep 10, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg wall (exterior)noted:rear of said premises south corner has vertical cracks thruout fls near windows.remedy:maintain bldg repair defects file with d.o.b. if necessary
Aug 13, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved set of plans at time of inspection noted:gut demo & removal of floor joist in cellar,& 1st floor with exposed fire stopping,also excavation in rear yard approx 6 to 8 under fire-esca
Jun 27, 2001 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit(expired permit)noted, gut renovation with removal of wood joist in cellar & first floor & excavation rear yard approx 6 to 8' under fire escape.alt1#101967793 exp 5/08/01 remedy:renew permit
Jun 27, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed. noted : means of egress obstructed by sealed up doors & resturant equipment at rear firescape. location rear courtyard. remedy : remove obstuctions immediately.
Dec 22, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. noted: no railings or enclosures at 3rd,4th & 5th floor stairwells. location: stairwell at floors 3, 4 & 5. remedy: make all necessary repairs immediately.
Oct 15, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exhaust not termincating as per code noted at 3rd fl level gas washer dryer combrnation in foyer hallway lernivation inside of apt at 3rd fl west apt at either location remedy exhaust as per code tereminate
Jul 1, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit expired permit alteration #102060207 for sidewalkshed that is still in place at time of inspection has expired remedy renew permit as per code or move shed
Mar 4, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted, no approved plans for alt number 101930415. make area safe, provide approved plans as per code.
Oct 23, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Side wall shed does not meet building code a specifications. noted, side walk shed at front of building no lights installed, no pads at loose of vertical up rights, razor wire installed along side walls par
Oct 23, 1998 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building wall (exterior) a)brown stone concrete blocks dislodged creating 1/2" air gaps at mortar joints at 5th fl frontfacade east. b)2 windows sealed at 5 th fl. c)conc. plaster cracked at
Jul 21, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 19, 2024 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt ENT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 12,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,496 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 426 / 2
- Assessed value
- $1,353,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #143705, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.
Questions about 217 Bowery
Who owns 217 Bowery?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 217 Bowery Rlty Corp.
Does 217 Bowery have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 217 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 217 Bowery built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 217 Bowery?
It has 10 residential units and 11 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.