20 West 12 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00575-0042Map
Owner of record: Casper R Callen Trust
20 West 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1847 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Casper R Callen Trust. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 15
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jul 15, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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
DOB building violations · 31
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for application# 104213183 due to contractors withdrawal. stop all work, make site saf e, provide all required information forthwith to borough commissioner' s office
Sep 25, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Apr 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 7, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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May 11, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(14)repair car gate from slamming (15)secure top exit cover(16) provide plastic for certificate frame(47)provide access to motor room
Sep 2, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Atoi; observed at above permises continued to work contra to pswo issued for complaint# 1702887; plumbing work on ground floor apt. was completed also fence at rear of building was completed. issued nov b112 on
Jun 10, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pswo and ecb violation issued for work without permit. observed new copper line and pvc trap at drain line installed in basement lavatory room without a work permit obtained or posted. stop all plumbing work at
Aug 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pswo and ecb violation issued for work without a permit. observed fence erected using 2x4 lumber as structural studs about 10 feet height and approx. 60 feet length. at exposure # 2 of property. repairs to exis
Aug 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
B254 15.32a.34a.50.50 conbustible storage in boiler rm
Oct 16, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1847
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,227 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,684 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 575 / 42
- Assessed value
- $1,881,000
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #108901, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 20 West 12 Street
Who owns 20 West 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Casper R Callen Trust.
Does 20 West 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 West 12 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 20 West 12 Street built?
City records list 1847 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 West 12 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.