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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
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
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
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
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.