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124 Bowery

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00470-0064Map

Owner of record: Hong Wah Realty Corp

124 Bowery is an office building built in 1902 in Manhattan, 10013. The owner of record is Hong Wah Realty Corp. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
53
ECB violations
40
HPD complaints
7

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 53

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 5, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 10, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 29, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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

    Failure to maintain

    Nov 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Removed

    Mar 16, 2010

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 13, 2007

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 13, 2007

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 10, 2007

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 10, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 3, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 15, 1997

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Mar 15, 1997

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Mar 15, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 40

  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner. noted: at cellar level rooms with tables present and occupied with multiple people present., comply with vacate order

    Oct 27, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.no certificate of correction on file for voi# 39136944n as of 10/27/25. no access gained to s

    Oct 27, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. note buildings cellar is under vacate order since 06/09/2011 due to illegal cellar occupancy. at time of inspection cellar is occupied by a minim

    Jan 30, 2025 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Door zone restrictor not working tempered with disable taken apart. this is the only elevator in the building. repair door zone restrictor and contact nycdob at [email protected] . oil leak coming from the

    Jun 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Debris in blr room-blr door blocked-hwh's cellar=safety discharge wrong+flues to chimney not b vent+has no air from outdoors+unused gas pipe not caped+holes in room-storage+holes in gas meter room+no air from o

    Jul 23, 2020 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. work noted: front facade first floor erected business accessorsy sign awning approx. 60'wraping around south east corner (exp # 1 & 4) 3'h x 60' w x 5' projecting out of building

    Oct 17, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit. work noted: front facade first floor attached sign on building wall approx 4' h x5' w working "adj chinese letter adj wisom home care inc. asian elders day care center inc and also

    Oct 17, 2018 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    R/c,c/u(05a10;42b10)r/c(62x10)70o02;30o02;56y13;59b07;60q03;57bb11;40o02;39p06/cease use items:(05)repair door zone restrictor and(42)repairdoor position monitor to comply with code and contack nyc dob at(70)cl

    Jun 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cu-5a10,59bb15. cease use: door zone restrictor altered to the point it does not work, annual brake maintenance tag has expired.

    Sep 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,34b,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e. 50-top of boiler b vent chimneyat roof,incorrect support; 50a-wire junctions made outside of wire box50b-fresh air to boiler room 1/2 blocked with debris; 50c-storage in

    Jul 9, 2015

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.note: at 2nd flr preschool of above premises various f.p.s.c. dors are not closing i.e. exit door to main stair way from room 205 room 202 rear 2nd exit door.rmdy:comply w/nov.

    Apr 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) note: at 2nd floor rear exit stairway in preschool door has padlock hardware ready to receiv

    Apr 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note: at 2nd flrpreschool,exit sign is missing from above exit door to rear stairway. rmdy: comply w/notice of violation.

    Apr 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    11m07,10d06,17d06,39y02,56y13,61b07,68b07,59y02. 11m-provide braille or alarm bell-missing; 59y-oil on brake drum-clean; 17d-various floors(play in sill); 61b-provide updated elev co sticker on mainline etc.

    Apr 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov #35064879k issued on 10/24/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain building noted: at front of

    Feb 11, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at roof top wood framed structure approx 10'x20' created w/full height sheetrock partitions & electrical work a permit. remedy: remove structure forthwith.

    Oct 24, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to c of o &/or dob records. noted: at roof top,observed existing bulkhead extended approx 10'x20' 7 occupied as an officespace w/2 rooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use & restore premises.

    Oct 24, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal hardware installed on egress doors - use of prohibited hardware noted: found dead bolts installed at egress doors. push bars removed. remedy: provide legal hardware on egress doors.

    Oct 24, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at front of bldg,stone cornice 3'x3'x3' is semi-detached on exposure 4. vertical crack approx 3/4" wide running from 4th fl to 6th fl. also observed step cracks 1/2"x 4' through

    Oct 24, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 1001.3 obstruction of egress. at rear of existing bldg,duct work installation at 3rd to 4th fl has partially obstructed fire escape. & also observed window guards installed. remedy: remove obstructions

    Oct 24, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05l11,41c06,41al10,12l10. 05- zone restrictor. 41- properly secure motor room door. 41a- motor room door self close. 12- cab lighting.

    Mar 26, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for nov# 34915328k issued on 06/08/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy

    Aug 3, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. defects noted: at time of inspection c of o #100987523 states cellar to be used for storage. cellar now being used for illegal gambling

    Jun 8, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97mii 97mii an attempt to perform a periodical inspection it revealed that the device was illegally removed w/o permit work w/o permit 28.105.1 file and obtain permit

    Jul 6, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02x10,39o02,34o02,40o02,41t07,52o02,56y10,12q0,67x10,41i10 41- provide machine room sign 52- hoist ropes too much grease remove and clean hoist ropes. 41- repair machine room door locking device.

    Jun 22, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    02x10.34o2.41i10 41t7 provide machine rm sign 50o2 hoist rope too much grease remove and clean hoist ropes 41i10 repair machine rm door locking device

    Jun 22, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    01l10.02l10.08v01.97o02.01 repair alarm bell for stop sw. 02 repair alarm bell

    Sep 3, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway or corrido: with decreased by obstruction. garbage pails, ladders,pieces of wood & sheet rock found in stairway at various floors rem: remove obstructions

    May 5, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. c/o # 112680 1-cellar storage converted to offices & being used to play domino's 2-3rd floor converted to 11 offices (comm) 3-pent hous occupi

    May 5, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit corridor or passageway total obstruction. noted: street level between shops b5 & b4 obstructed by a partition wall from floor to ceiling by dry wall. also noted: corridor to lobby between shops b6 & a7 obs

    Jun 7, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit noted: at 1st floor east retail space & corridorremoved entire rated ceiling and internal partitions leaving hanging electrical wires & fire alrm installation stop all work except to remed

    Mar 11, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit corridor/ passageway blocked. noted: exit passageway/corridor on ground floor between shops b5 and b4 obstructed totally by framed fixed dry wall partition extending from floor to ceiling. remedy: remove

    Feb 28, 2005 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passage & stairs required width decrease by obstruction noted: stair'b'width reduced/drcreased by assorted debris-aluminium door, ceiling tiles, old furniture, pcs of lumber,metal signs,cardboard,paint can

    Dec 14, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    83m#. 83m# entire device removed work without permit. file and obtain permit-call the dept of building for appointment test.

    Aug 28, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit : noted : 2 partitons have beeen erected (1) on the 4th fl + (1) on the 5th floor along with 2 fire reated doors creating an electrical meter room on each floor with out first obtaining approv

    Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal removed of store front. noted: store front removed to extend commercial use to sidewalk. condition is contrary to condition required on special purpose district little italy. remedy:restore store front

    Jun 24, 1998 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: commercial spaces store front removed without permit. remedy: obtain permits.

    Jun 24, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,46a,14m,36u,. 75- 5 yrs test and 2 yrs test platform a file 46-shorten hoist cables 36-tag devices 14- install certificate frame in car.

    Jan 30, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permitted work done in accordance with applicablelaws and regulations in that construction activities are being perfor-med other than on weekdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. with

    Jan 1, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: ecrceted a awing approx. 7'-0" * 150'-0" with lights. location: corner of bowery and grand st. remedy: obtain a permit or remove

    Jun 15, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 501

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 501

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2004 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2004 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt B7

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Office building (O5)
Year built
1902
Floors
6
Residential units
—
Building area
29,940 ft²
Lot area
4,987 ft²
Zoning
C6-1G
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
470 / 64
Assessed value
$2,115,450
Landmark / historic district
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Questions about 124 Bowery

Who owns 124 Bowery?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hong Wah Realty Corp.

Does 124 Bowery have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 124 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 124 Bowery built?

City records list 1902 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.