20 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00479-0018Map
Owner of record: Rjhwong,
20 Spring Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 15 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Rjhwong,. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2023. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 37
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 72
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped natural gas pipe at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing , hook and latching mechanism as permanent door holding device installed at floor and vestibule door to building , 1st story
Jun 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing , hook and latching mechanism as permanent door holding device installed at floor and entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 14 sq ft at west wall, and 20 sq ft at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the hallway at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2018
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
May 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2018
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
May 18, 2018
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at all stories at public hall
May 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 18, 2018 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 11, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 14, 2018 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 14, 6th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 14, 6th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 14, 6th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 6th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of heavy industrial fan and two free standing radiators at public hall, 6th story
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of general household garbage and construction materials at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall
May 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 6, 2015 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east and south walls (appx 8 sq.ft) in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 6, 2015 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 6, 2015 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose knob at door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 6, 2015 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall, ceiling in the foyer located at apt 14, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 6, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant matter. use of prohibited hardware per bc 1008.1.8: 27-371(j). noted: on door leading from a fire passage way to street observed a latch and a hatch approximately
Mar 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg non code compliant hardware & exit signs rear door approx 30" wide door is fire exit door of a multiple dwelling as per #34702256l rem: maintain bldg w/ code compliant manner
May 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Change in occupancy use of space as a place of assembly when the current use of the c/o does not call for place of assembly use current c/o is #062022 as per #34702255j rem: new c/o or vacate the area
May 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Change in occupancy/ use of c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2 by operating a place of assembly as per when the current c of o does not allow such occupancy. noted: c/o62022 allows for 5 persons when premis
Oct 18, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door& or hardware & lock of exit signs. noted:@ rear of premises a door approx 30" wide is in place & door leading to exit of multiple dwelling
Oct 18, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit noted:1st floor commercial space with gut demo andblocked up door entrance to lobby (public hallway)with under block.re medy:stop all work obtain and maintain all proper permits and plans wi
Apr 6, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 16, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2018 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 14
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
- 15
- Building area
- 11,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,856 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 479 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,637,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114064, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 20 Spring Street
Who owns 20 Spring Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rjhwong,.
Does 20 Spring Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 Spring Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 20 Spring Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 Spring Street?
It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.