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245 Bowery

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00426-0017Map

Owner of record: Harlen Sales Co.,inc.

245 Bowery is a store building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. The owner of record is Harlen Sales Co.,inc.. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
44

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 29, 2026

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 · 71

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring located at dormitory 2a, 2nd story, 1st dormitory from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls located at dormitory 2a, 2nd story, 1st dormitory from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at public hall, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing at public hall, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at bulkhead

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the hallways throghout at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant material at ceiling and north wall at bulkhead

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room, 2nd story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cord electric wiring at the floor connecting to auxiliary spaces heater at public hall, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sashes spring balance offset 1,2,3 from south to west wall at public hall, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the hallways (throughout) at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 1, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''eastsouth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 1, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''eastsouth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 9a, 2nd story, 9th b-room from west at north , section ''eastsouth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 9A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 9a, 2nd story, 9th b-room from west at north , section ''eastsouth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 9A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 15a, 2nd story, 14th b-room from west at north , section ''eastsouth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, all walls and trim throughout at public hall

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, all wall and trim through out at public hall

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 14th concrete stair tread concrete from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 13th concrete stair tread concrete from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 5th concrete stair tread concrete from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th concrete stair tread concrete from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 32a, 2nd story, 6th b-room from east at south , section ''eastnorth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 32A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the room located at b-room 28a, 2nd story, 10th b-room from east at south , section ''eastnorth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 28A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all wall in the room located at b-room 28a, 2nd story, 10th b-room from east at south , section ''eastnorth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 28A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 28a, 2nd story, 10th b-room from east at south , section ''eastnorth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 28A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 15a, 2nd story, 14th b-room from west at north , section ''eastsouth''

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 15A

    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, 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
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the refuse at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 broken at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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 the north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Apr 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Apr 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling over door way at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door off hinges to room 6a located at dormitory, 2nd story

    Jan 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose and unkeyed fire retardant materials at ceiling over doorway approx. 4 sq. ft. at public hall, 2nd story, section ''north''

    Jan 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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-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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    No certificate of correction on file as per commissioner's request for class 1 work without a permit violation #39106404p issued 4/21/2023 for door installed in place of window. no permits obtained for this wor

    Oct 24, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 078274 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny and 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for low-

    Jun 7, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 078274 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny and 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for low-

    Jun 7, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per one new yorker steam boiler. found electrical wire boxes open. unprofessional wiring in boiler room-safety valve installed horizontally-no fresh air-no spill switch-boiler room temp. above limit allowed

    Mar 5, 2024 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed on exp 1 the door installed in place of middle window. as per dob no permit on file for such work. ecb vio issued., obtain permit; obtain permit

    Feb 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 35A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 34A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 11, 2006 · Apt 38A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2006 · Apt 14A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2006 · Apt 14A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 11, 2006 · Apt 19A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 11, 2006 · Apt 21A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2006 · Apt 24A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 30A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 30A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 30A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 29A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 29A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 29A

    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
2
Residential units
—
Building area
4,032 ft²
Lot area
2,045 ft²
Zoning
C6-1
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
426 / 17
Assessed value
$672,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #143587, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 245 Bowery

Who owns 245 Bowery?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlen Sales Co.,inc..

Does 245 Bowery have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 245 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 245 Bowery built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

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