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23 West 9 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00573-0054Map

Owner of record: Penguin Tenants Corp

23 West 9 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1870 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Penguin Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on March 29, 2023. 19 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
31
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 29, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at entrance to 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass one light at door to rear yard 1 sty rear apt 1r er1. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disused wood thru out rear yard.

    Oct 17, 1996

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at faucet bathtub bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish and water at boiler room cellar.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose metal ladder to floor at scuttle recess 4 sty public hall to roof.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling of cellar at front & center.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement treads street to cellar 2 & 3 treads from top.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Section 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 2 sty apt at rear north opening cut in west wall combining apts from 21 w 9 st to 23 w 9 st.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty north apt 1r borkowsky. , section '' ''

    Sep 5, 1995 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 5, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 2nd sty apt at rear north opening cut in east wall combining apts from 23 w 9 st to 21 west st.

    Jun 25, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 23, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 30, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Mar 30, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 31

  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act failure to comply with an order of teh commissioners failure to correct and certify summosn #35359841n which was issued to you on 03-14-2019 for electrical work without a permit on the entire g

    Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35333514k issued on 3/13/19,and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate

    Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35333516y issued on 3/13/19,and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate

    Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment appurtenances, materials, devices, applicances or wiring in use. the entire ground floor restaurant:(open) deffective wiring are in use armored cables are not

    Mar 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire ground floor restaurent:removed the exiting electrical installation: branch circuits wiring,(receptors) conduits, switches lighting fixtures."not file"this is not final

    Mar 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential area. observed a rear yard building extension approx 26x20 one story high property is in a r6 residential district and requires rear yard space to be 30ft with the extension

    Mar 13, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at the time of inspection observed in apt 1-r ongoing construction consisting of three workers . observed multiple installation of electrical outlets and fixtures approx 80% complete

    Mar 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or dob records. c of o # 57971 dated july 2 1963 list 1st floor use as medical office at time of inspection of apt 1-fr observed apt is

    Mar 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction for violation # 34244196n work without a permit. dated 3/29/2000. remedy: file certificate of correction.

    Mar 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain . failure to install safety rail fence around rear yard patio /extension to prevent objects from falling down. remedy: install fence /guard rail.

    Mar 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: observedsidewalk shed erected at front of the bldg. sidewalk shed lights not operating at time of inspection 5:40am that does not meet code specific

    Aug 20, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: re i observed @11:20am in apt 2r, basin in 1/2 bath is connected with a prohibited trap. rmdy: remove non complying material.

    May 11, 2015 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit (@ unit#3)@ 3rd flr having removed old ceiling & replaced sectionns 3rd flr ceiling also note headers & lintels installed @ 2 openings to westside of apt (21 side)@ 4thflr of duplex apt having

    Jun 24, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg improper drainage. noted (downspout) from 2 flr balcony terminator at front yard into open area. remedy: connect drain to conform to local law 103/89.

    Jun 20, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a p.a. w/o current permit noted: pa #64/53 use caroup #6 eating & drinking establishment, remedy: obtain a p.a .permit

    Nov 14, 2003 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted:at basement extension to restaurant approx 12 feet at rear of bldgs 19-23 west 9th st.remedy:obtain permit:if feasible of restore to prior legal condition.

    Nov 14, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit:noted the resturant in basement has extended it's space into rear yard w/o permits more has been indicated on approved pa plans #64/53 of 11/3/83,extended adortence storage room,seating room

    May 23, 2003 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit.location;restaurant

    May 20, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain place of assembly.noted:wall mounted five extinquisher mounted in between & bloxking fesible link five door.at rear kitchen ceiling defective/missing at exhaust duct/blower location dba

    Mar 29, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work doed not confirm to approved plans noted; exhaust duct from basement level commercial space bathroom does not terminate at rear of roof as shown on plans#101629436 dated 12/17/97 dba marylous remedy;termin

    Mar 29, 2000 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    No requirements use permits noted; no permit available for a.c. unit located at basement level rear kitchen area, dba marylous remedy: obtainanequipment use permit

    Mar 29, 2000 · Penalty $750

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.noted:at basement level rear extended creating additional eating.cooling & accessory use spces.yard area reduced at west side and completely used at east location.bldg dept. wood pa 64/53 plan

    Mar 29, 2000 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: exhaust duct from basement of comm. space does not terminate at rear to roof as shown onplans #101629436 dated 12/17/97 d.b.a. mary lous restaurant. remedy:

    Dec 21, 1999 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    No equipment use permit. noted: no permit for a/c unit at basement level rear kitchen area. no equipment permit available at time of inspection. d.b.a. mary lous restaurant. remedy: obtain equipment

    Dec 21, 1999 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Place of assembly plans not available for inspection . noted: no approved pa plans for pa #64/53 #4911. dba marylous. remedy: provide approved pa plans

    Dec 21, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide place of assembly as a maylows noted: 1- wall mounted fire extinguisher mounted in between fuseable line fire door opening 2- at rear butcher ceiling defective / missing at exhaust duct / blo

    Dec 21, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Dangerous places and things noted:at basement level restaurant premises arranged to accomodate approx. 130 persons.pa approved for only 110 persons under pa #64/53#04911 expires 1/12/00

    Dec 21, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Approved place of assembly plans not available for inspection noted: approved plans not available at time of inspection for pa #64/53. dbamarylou's. remedy: provide approved place of assembly plans.

    Dec 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to obtain a equipment use permit noted: at units at cellar level at kitchen and bathroom area connected to restaurant dba maryloulocation:cellar. remedy:obain permits and approval from dept of bldgs.

    Dec 16, 1998 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Place of assemble contrary to approved plans pa 6453 plans dated 11-03-83. noted at cellar level p.a. space. seating at west side during room and adjacent rear space,counter top area. exit at center exit not 3

    Oct 29, 1998 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: installed new partitions new suspended ceiling and new store front floor. remedy:stop all work and obtain a permit.

    Oct 19, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 1FT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Nov 10, 2003 · Apt NONE

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Nov 10, 2003 · Apt NONE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2003 · Apt GRN

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 20, 2026Non-market transferCoops - walkup apartments—
Dec 16, 2025$795,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1870
Floors
4
Residential units
17
Building area
12,632 ft²
Lot area
4,827 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
573 / 54
Assessed value
$2,242,350
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #109476, last renewed Jul 2, 2026.

Questions about 23 West 9 Street

Who owns 23 West 9 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Penguin Tenants Corp.

Does 23 West 9 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 23 West 9 Street 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 23 West 9 Street built?

City records list 1870 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 23 West 9 Street?

It has 17 residential units and 18 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.