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20 Commerce Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00587-0012Map

Owner of record: Merauke LLC

20 Commerce Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1854 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Merauke LLC. HPD has recorded 200 housing violations here, most recently on January 6, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
200
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
258

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 6, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 30% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 5 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 200

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules dfefctive in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at builhead door to roof

    Dec 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on the door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicyle at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2B

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2B

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

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on the door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2B

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    May 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    May 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the cieling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at cieling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4B

    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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1B

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

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 7-8 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Plumbing none

    The dob has issued a notice to revoke laa #122298815 due to revocation of the master plumbers and/or fire suppression license. all work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped immediately

    Jan 4, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Boro-comm

    Mar 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 6, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 22, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 7, 2007

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
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  • 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 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved accepted construction documents at jobsite. at time of inspection premises under p.c. alt2 #123785298, at time of inspection workers at site states no plans were at site., provide ap

    Mar 17, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Responsibility for safety: failure to institute adequate safety measures. at time of inspection observed masonry cutting grinder with protective guard removed where tool is plugged in and in use.; bc 3301.1.1,

    Mar 17, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: in apt @1c on 1st fl observed demo workgoing on w/o permit as 1)opening was opening was opened in loading bearing wall(bricks wall),opening size approx 3ft w by 11ft h located on

    Jan 12, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34940490n issued on 1.30.12. cut water & sprinkler lines w/o a permit. in apt3d & 3c work w/o plumbing permits. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's

    Jun 11, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to paint dedicated sprinkler piping/valves in accordance w/section bc 903. in the 4 stys bldg dedicated sprinkler piping ac per section 903 of bldg code is not painted. remedy: paint dedicated sprinkler

    Feb 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection noted: renovation wwork being done in apt 3d job #120776106 with no approved plans savaible at time of inspection. remedy: provide approved

    Jan 30, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records c.o. #11949 states legal use of building as hotel w/basement dining rooms & kitchen for ( ) entire building new occupied as multiple

    Jan 30, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: plumbing work,new bathroom,water lines & cut sprinkler lines in apt 3d & 3c w/o any plumbing permits. alt peermit #120776106 for general work only issued. no plumbing permits issu

    Jan 30, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work (while) on notice of a stop work order. noted renovation work plumbing work on going at time of inspection stop work order still existing for ( ). apt in basement & for applicati

    Jan 30, 2012 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner failure to provide number of ( ) means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.16 27-366 apt 13e is a studio apt which is 50 percent below grade

    Jan 30, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34689326y,having constructed a studio apt #be with 3pc bathroom &

    Sep 9, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings. noted: respondent failed to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditio

    Sep 9, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to obtain permits for studio apt in the cellar #be 3 pc bath & kit as per #34689326y. remedy: obtain dob permits.

    Mar 9, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit noted: apt studio created in basement apt # be 3 pc bathroom & kitchen with water, electrical gas and waste line in place all work 90% completed w/o permit remedy: obtain permit if feasible or

    Aug 15, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records c of o #11949 basement level noted: there is a 3 pc bathroom & kitchen in studio apt # be. work being done is about 90% complete.

    Aug 15, 2008 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans @ time of inspection.noted:no approved plans for permit #104520118-01-ew-ot.remedy:stop all work.provide plans.

    Apr 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: brickwork is cracked & separating between the corner & window. street level east side of bldg. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

    Apr 13, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1854
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
10,646 ft²
Lot area
3,050 ft²
Zoning
C2-6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
587 / 12
Assessed value
$2,272,500
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #129783, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 20 Commerce Street

Who owns 20 Commerce Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merauke LLC.

Does 20 Commerce Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 200 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 Commerce Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 20 Commerce Street built?

City records list 1854 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 Commerce Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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