331 Bowery
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00458-0004Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Homeless Services
331 Bowery is a care facility built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 100 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Homeless Services. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on January 4, 2019. 4 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 60
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 16
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sprinkler heads total of two at front at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening panic bar at bulkhead door at public hall, 5th story
Oct 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling entire story located at dormitory 501, 5th story
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 501
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling entire story , 5th story
Oct 25, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at fire escape window at east wall , 4th story
Oct 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling at 1st laundry room from north, 3rd story
Oct 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling , 1st story
Oct 25, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling throughout the basement
Oct 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling , 2nd story
Oct 25, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the waterbasin at community bathroom, 5th story
Dec 24, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective fire escape access window lower sash counter balance at northwest located at dormitory, 3rd story
Dec 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective urinal in community bathroom located at dormitory, 3rd story
Dec 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at 2nd community bathroom from east, 2nd story
Jan 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls at 2nd community bathroom from east, 2nd story
Jan 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant ceiling,5th sty,west public hall stairs
May 28, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 21, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 26, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 28, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Public assembly none
Pa-public assembly none
May 8, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 60
- Class - 2
Observed on the third floor in staircase a sprinkler head is damaged and on the first floor sprinkler head cap is painted to celling. in basement sprinkler main valve and water main valve not accessible. also t
Dec 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
On 5th floor installed new piping for shower and sinks in bathroom 95 percent work completed no plumbing permit on file, obtain all permits
Dec 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. observed flammable containers in fire pump room. (car anti freeze, diesel fuel, power steering fuel), maintain storage in compliance with fire code
Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed bent sprinkler head at 3rd floor stairwell landing. potential fire hazard., repair and/or replace
Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed ac installed into wall at 1st floor and basement and hole penetrations t
Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed pump room obstructed with construction material and pipes at doorway. potential fire hazard., remove obstruction
Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1 (2014 code); 27-371; bc 1008.1.9 (2014 code); bc 1010.1.8 (2022 code); bc 1010.1.9 (2022 code). observ
Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39074958n issued on 11/30/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to file permi
May 15, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39074958p issued on 11/30/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01., comply with commissi
May 15, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39074955h issued on 11/30/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01., comply with commissi
May 15, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
Observed in the basement/cellar jim caps installed on cast iron fittings., repair and/or replace
Mar 27, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Observed in the boiler room located in the basement/cellar active leak on piping from temp boiler. as per 102.3 of the plumbing code maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be
Mar 27, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39074958n issued on 11/30/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure
Dec 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39074959p issued on 11/30/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failur
Dec 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39074955h issued on 11/30/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure
Dec 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
As per one natural gas burnham boiler, year built 2006. serial no. 64938167; boiler not registered. apply for proper permits, correct violating conditions, call for an inspection.
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
As per one ao smith domestic hot water boiler, year built 2014, serial no. 1433m001233. boiler not registered. apply for proper permits, correct violating conditions, call for an inspection.
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
As per one natural gas, burnham cast iron boiler, year built 2015, serial no. 65539938; boiler not registered. apply for proper permits, correct violating conditions, call for an inspection.
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Observed: at cellar level, fire proof walls & ceiling shows several holes, openings due to ceiling damage or pipe penetration without fire stopping provided. previous violation # 39048680z., provide/maintain fi
Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Observed: at first floor, mechanical room, wooden structure that supports the roof of the mechanical room, is being provisionally supported by defective wooden columns, without proper anchoring and installation
Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
At first floor, mechanical room, active water filtration from the roof to the interior of the mechanical room., repair and/or replace
Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Observed: at exposure # 3, back yard, dischard fire scape is being obstructed by materials stored. also, at first fl, exit to backyard, a defective wooden staircase was built, being an eminent risk of accident
Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Observed: at first floor, mechanical room, wooden structure that supports the roof of the mechanical room, is being provisionally supported by defective wooden columns, without proper anchoring and installation
Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed: at first fl, mechanical room, flammable material is being stored. also, wooden structure that supports the ceiling (columns) and ceiling beams have no fire protection, room condition with easy propaga
Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:observed:at 1st fl,mechanical room,exposed wood ceiling w/o fire barrier,ceiling supported by defective wooden columns(cracks). also,the structure(shoring)
Apr 7, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or building dept records.observed certificate of occupancy #113386/1997 indicates at cellar level boiler room fire pumprm generator pump room & sto
Apr 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Noted: observed at cellar's, generator/fire pump room, fireproof ceiling tiles are missing at various locations exposing wooden joists from floor above., provide/maintain fire stopping
Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Noted: observed at first floor level (rear) mechanical room, 6"x6" wooden vertical post that supports the ceiling is shifting off of the ceiling joists, joist is resting on beam by approximately 1 inch., repair
Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Mobile boiler md165446-01 on street in front of and servicing 333 bowery mn/hw gauge boiler front leaking/safety valve body drain discharge pipe missing/current annual boiler inspection not displayed/several li
Sep 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Noted: observed at fire pump/generator room at cellar, fireproof ceiling tiles are missing throughout room and exposing wooden joists and sub-flooring, also above gas meter. , provide/maintain fire stopping
Sep 25, 2019
Active - Class - 2
Note: observed at first floor mechanical room, 6"x6" wooden support members that support the ceiling have shifted and are barely on the horizontal beam. , repair and/or replace
Sep 25, 2019
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at 1st story in mechanical room, water penetrating ceiling with an active flow. remedy: repair and/or replace
Sep 25, 2018
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:at 1st story corridor, outside mechanical room, corridor obstructed w/ garbage and laundry bins. bins obstructing egress at corridor and emergency exit doo
Sep 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. noted:at cellar,in storage room observed a gas powered week wacker and gas powered pressure cleaner being stored. remedy:maintain storage in compliance w/ f
Sep 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:no fire stoppingper bc 712.3;27-345. noted:at cellar, in fire pump room, drop ceiling tiles missing at ceiling eliminating fire stopping. remedy:provide/mai
Sep 25, 2018
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed on 9/25/18 at above address gas leak on dresser couplin on the service side of the building. con-ed called and locked the valve. remedy:replace an
Sep 25, 2018
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts, failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. in 1/10/2018 a electrical violation was issue to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply w/ (nyc) electrical code# 27.3018(b), 28-201.1.
Mar 8, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.observed a pressure gauge installed @the uppermost part of the automatic fire sprinkler system however dob records does not show any test being performed on
Mar 8, 2018
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.no fire stoppingper bc 712.3;27-345.noted:observed at cellar-within fire pump room/generator room pipe/conduit penetrations,sections of acoustical ceiling t
Mar 8, 2018
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:observed at first floor mechanical room,6inch x 6inch posts that are being used to support and arry the load of the small roof at the rear have shifte
Mar 8, 2018
Active - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit.observed on the uppermost fl in the stirwell wherethe insp test(valve)is installed a pressure guage has been installed w/out a permi dob records do not show any permits/approvals issued for
Mar 8, 2018
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. in august 31,2017 an electrical violation was issued to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply with the nyc electrical code #27-3018
Jan 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed on second floor roof(exit c2):the electrical,installation of power feeders,disconnects and circutry wiring for two air conditioning unites.prior to obtaining an elect
Aug 31, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:noted.fire stop missing in the fire pump room thru out room hole in wall & ceiling,(gas) & fuel tank also in room.rem:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Aug 31, 2017
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.observed @top of stairwell insp test w/no pressure gauge installed as is required.rem:repair &/or replace. photo taken.
Aug 31, 2017
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code compliant: lack of emergency lighting per bc1006.1; 27-542. noted: @ 1st & 3rd flr stair 'a' inoperative emergency lighting w/ battery back up. rem: comply w/ code.
Jul 19, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: 1st flr rear exit door has a broken door closer & remains open after use. rem: comply w/ code.
Jul 19, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code compliant: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: @ cellar boiler room, approx 3' x 3' area of metal ceiling is corroded/open/mising exposing concealed space w/ wood joists
Jul 19, 2016
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit on sandpipe time of inspection 1:15pm. at time of inspection i observed disconnected and capped fire hose connection for fire dept use on each floor from 1st throughout 5th on existing standpipe
Jun 17, 2016
Active - Non-hazardous
Work wihtout a permit expired permit upon inspection at the above property alt permit#103760921 expired 4/28/04 approx 8 workers were installing bricks at parapet and using hanging scaffold for pointing there
May 18, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 20, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Care facility (N2)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 100
- Building area
- 23,492 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,593 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 458 / 4
- Assessed value
- $1,291,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #100890, last renewed Jul 30, 2014.
Questions about 331 Bowery
Who owns 331 Bowery?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Homeless Services.
Does 331 Bowery have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 331 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 331 Bowery built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 331 Bowery?
It has 100 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.