20 University Place
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00566-0018Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
20 University Place is an elevator apartment building built in 1965 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 323 residential units across 25 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on August 1, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 65
- ECB violations
- 34
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 7
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .
Aug 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 1, 2023
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
Aug 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Oct 4, 2021
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
Oct 4, 2021
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 65
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 29, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1s3796
Mar 6, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p27403
May 20, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1s3796
May 20, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 19, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p27400
Jul 21, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p27402
Jul 21, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 34
- Class - 2
Observed dob approved plans not on site at time of inspection., maintain/display required documents; stop all work. make site safe.
May 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Safe construction bill of rights was not posted anywhere in the building, post or distribute safe construction bill of rights
May 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed tenant protection plan not posted anywhere in the building., post/distr. notice
May 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide job sign panel. note: at time of inspection,i observed sidewalk shed in place between 8 & university place,which is the back of property 20 e 9th st failure to provide job sign panel sidewalk
Jun 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. basement electrical room & boiler room: 200amp service switch 3 distribution panel 2-1200a 1-400amp 3 transforms 112.5 kua 4 sub panels 225amp 1 transfer switch 2 100 qd sub linels
May 3, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems basement electrical room 2000ampsno water main ground conductor provided. please note also observed no ground rod provided. remedy: provide grounding.
May 3, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 250.30 grounding separately derived alteranating current systems.basement boiler room: no grounding provided for separate derived systems transformers 3.112.5 kva transformers. remedy: comply w/ec code.
May 3, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1201 transfor switch shall not be installed in the service electrical room on the generator room as per nyc bldg dept code. basement electrical room: transfer switch installed in electrical room.
May 3, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. observed at 3pm on 1/5/16 at 20 e 9th stnew york ny 3 newly installed 75kw co generation units in the sub basement. remedy: obtain permit.
Jan 6, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved plans. at time of inspection observed active job site. pipe scaffold erected and suspended scaffold w/c hooks at exp 4 of job site. no roof protection in place as per approved
Oct 31, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.spalled & loose framework were observed all balcony walls corners @ exp#2(university pl).@ 8flr,10flr,11flr,12flr @ 3 line the balcony from ne corner @ 9 flr & 10f
Apr 30, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at garage sub cellar exit door is sealed.no illegal hardware on garage side of door but door is closed,secured,sealed shut with illuminated emergency exit
Nov 26, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
39b07,39b10. 39-b- lamp and guard(light on car top missing)top of car inspection.box not working.
Jan 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note lower lvl of parking garage has spalling separating & cracking in ceiling slab locations sect a near exit door near column hr sect c3 btwn b-b2 lower lvl f
Oct 31, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted:pipe scaffold at exp #3 on 26th flr terrace has been removed prior to dob/sst approval & lifting of swo issued 4.27.09. remedy: comply w/swo
Jul 9, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Erected or installed supported scaffold 40 ft or higher w/o a permit. noted: 2 sections of supported scaffold installed on terraces 15 flr apprx 6'deep. no permit or plans on site. remedy: obtain a permit.
Apr 27, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
45m07 45 governor seal missing provide
Jul 14, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
44m7/39m7/17m7/11d6/.44-governor seal missing.calibrate & seal governor.39-provide emergency call back phone # on main line switch.17-provide the 2nd door gib on fls 9 & 23.11-secure #6 braille tag on the c.o.p
Dec 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec.27-386. directional signs.there are no directional signs leading to any exit.remedy:install directional signs to bldg code standards.
Oct 4, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit signs.all exit signs have no lighting.remedy:replace - repair exit signs.
Oct 4, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passage or corridor.required width decreased by obstruction passage ways in subcellar are partial blocked by cars parked in the path of the exit.remedy:remove obstruction.
Oct 4, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
04r03/ 04 - install locks as per code
Dec 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a current permit for sidewalk shed at front. permit #101550563, expired on 11/5/98. (2) permit #101763744, expired on 12/31/98. remedy: obtain a current sidewalk shed permit.
Mar 16, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Basement laundry room. existing gas fired dryers installed using flexible connections contrary to nyc code. use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16. remove no compl
Feb 1, 1999 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Basement laurndry room. gas fired dryers in use without a permit. automatic fire spimkler system. violation failure to provide a system of aujtomatic spinkler where required. provide automatic sprukler.
Feb 1, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
2 or more 2 pt. suspension scaffolds combingo into one by bringing the distance beteen them. use of a 2 point suspension scaffold with stirrups in more than 18" ( about 6ft)
Sep 11, 1998 · Penalty $750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46#55m 46-adjust run by no clearance.
Apr 7, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted: store front installed at 1st floor level commercial space d.b.a. startrucks coffee. remedy: obtain all necessary permits and approvals or restore bldg to prior legal condition.
Sep 18, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted a sinch 3inch pipe for chinney erected or west wall from 7th floor apartment to roof.remedy obtain permits and approvals if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Nov 22, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered buidling occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as reduired under alterarion 90/90 for combining apartments 5a&5b.remedy obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.
Mar 13, 1996 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Use of 2pt suspension scaffold without special riggers lic. use of 2 pt suspensious scaffold with stirrups placed more than 18' from end of scaffold (3'to 10"ft) two 2pt suspension scaffold combined into one by
Jun 9, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alteration number 90/90. location: 5th floor apt 5a and 5b. remedy: obtain new cofo.
Jan 10, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work contrary to approved work does not conform to approved plan permit #100251228 two art into one. not as permit all partitions not as approved plan in art 5k and 5j on 5th floor. remedy stop all work! confor
Aug 7, 1991 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted new store front installed at 1 floor restaurant without permits from the dept of buildings or approval of landmarks commission remedy file plans obtain permits and landmark
Mar 21, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt F4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2019 · Apt 5X
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2012 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 12N
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $880,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $1,600,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $3,725,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $2,600,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $900,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $1,400,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $707,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $1,050,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $1,400,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 25
- Residential units
- 323
- Building area
- 420,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 40,520 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-7
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 566 / 18
- Assessed value
- $58,116,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #138818, last renewed Apr 6, 2026.
Questions about 20 University Place
Who owns 20 University Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 20 University Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 University Place 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 20 University Place built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 University Place?
It has 323 residential units and 330 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.