353 West 20 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00744-0010Map
Owner of record: Bayou, Bradley
353 West 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1853 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bayou, Bradley. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 11 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 35
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 23
- 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 - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt gr, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt GR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at bsmt-apt gr, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt GR
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
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.
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
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.
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 25, 2019
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 10, 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2016
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2016
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2016
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gr, 2nd bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt GR
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 35
- Class - 2
. at time of inspection site failed to provide the required sidewalk shed parapet panel ( construction sign ) on the sws. no approved project identification sign was installed. the absence of the required parap
Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Mis vio 3304.1.1.1 foundation work @ expo 3 w/ unfinished soe work, observed shoring & formwork consisting of timber lagging and i-beams installed horizontally, upon reviewing the approved plans, field conditio
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Mis vio-3301.6.3 observed an enclosure make-shift wall the entire length ( approx. 50 ft ) of the construction alt @expo3 w/extended platform@ top floor without approved plans or pe design drawings.temp structu
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed makeshift structure consisting of wood framing and mixed tarps (brown/blue) enclosing roof area for weather protection. materials not fire-rated; plastic tarps create sail effect &risk of dislodgement.
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed makeshift timber shoring @ cellar supporting entire structure; temp wall @ expo 3 w/ non-fire rated comps. sws <5' from bldg; pipe scaffold not per plans. soe work w/ timber lagging & horiz i-beams not
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Mis vio 3307.6.3 observed building under alteration, sidewalk shed installed @ expo 1 w/ fully enclosed pipe scaffold on top of shed, it was observed that the sidewalk shed did not extend the required 5 ft at e
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed an open debris container in the street w/out protection/ signs adjacent to vehicular traffic and accessible to pedestrians. upon review, dot stipulations were not met. stop all street storage, occupanc
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Mis vio 3301.6.1 observed a fully enclosed supported pipe scaffold installed on top of the sidewalk shed. upon review of the plans, bracing, connecting components, braces & frames & plywood panels, connections
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed makeshift timber shoring bearing on excavated cellar soil at multiple locations supporting structure during interior demolition. cold-formed joists and steel beams installed cont
Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of alteration job observed jobsite dumpster not to code specifications missing protective barrier keeping out public creating hazardous conditions as per 3307.4.7maintain
Feb 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
5 story enlargement of a 3 story building active site. at cellar lvl missing/inadequate temp wood shoring/bracing at rear exp#3. bsmt lvl sections of wood shoring in place. 1 to 3 floor bracing in place attache
Jan 12, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
5 story horizontal/vertical extension of a 4 story building.observed work contrary to scaffold plans permit#m08036705 in place 45-55 ft in height. missing tiebacks connections to building on cellar to 4fl/roof
Jan 12, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
5 story horizonal/vert enlargement of an existing 4 story building. work contrary to ssp onsite observed unfinished roof/exterior work w/construction materials 6-8'above adjoining property exp#4.without roof pr
Jan 12, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
5 story alteration horizontal/vertical enlargement active site.observed pipe scaffold on top of sidewalk shed at exp#1 approximately 55 ft in height. both are temporary construction equipment.upon request for l
Jan 12, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of a 4 story building observed construction fence installed at all exposures, upon researching department records it was noticed that no permit for construction fence had been obtained. ob
Sep 4, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed supported scaffold (exp. #1) with inadequate access, cut osha planks with no direction from manufacturer, cut/modified frames. observed supported scaffold (exp. #3) was installed 7-frames high with no
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Observed interior temporary/makeshift staircases, landings, and platforms on all floors. upon request to review design drawings, none were provided. this presented an immediate threat to the public and first re
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed sws of exposure #1 erected and providing footing for supported scaffold above. installation was contrary to approved drawings, and documents subsequently provided were not dob approved. . stop all use
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed a concrete ledge (sub-basement exposure #2). work was contrary to approved soe plans (page soe-200-02) approved plans indicated the installation of underpinning at exposure #2. stop all work under soe
Jul 22, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
1704.1.2 misc. & 27-132 - upon request of all tr-1 special inspections for the soe gc unable to provide.stop all work under permit #m00871535. provide all special inspections, approved drawings and third party
Jul 22, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Per 3303.4.10, observed inadequate means of egress at (basement-exp.1). door at basement level exposure #1 (noted as an egress on the ssp) was obstructed by a floor opening, equipment, material, inadequately er
Jul 22, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed inadequate pre-shift meetings. content of pre-shift is contrary to requirements of 3301.12.2. missing task analysis, hazard analysis and hazard mitigation.comply with code. provide pre-shifts that have
Jul 22, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Per bc3301.1.1 (responsibility for safety). observed open electrical panel (sub-basement ; exposure #2) with circuits breakers in the on/open position, missing panel cover and exposed wires. conditions presente
Jul 22, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed temporary shoring (sub-basement-exposure#1). upon request to review design drawings to confirm installation, gc was unable to provide.stop all work at basement and sub-basement provide engineer drawing
Jul 22, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard property affected by construction operations. construction operations at 353 w 20 street has created hole approx 2"x2" hole on exposure#4 wall leading into 351 w 20 street cellar., safeguar
Jun 14, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed new c-joists installed for the 1st thru 4th flrs, 1fl thru 3fl being fully walkable floors. the dob-aprvd structural dwgs called for straps to be installed over the c-joist bracing, along the whole len
Mar 26, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed a sidewalk shed with supported scaffold on top of it at exp#1 installed contrary to approved plans- right header of upper sws deck placed upon a 2ft layer of osha plank in lieu of a set of shed posts a
Mar 26, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Obsvd cold formed steel (cfs)/c-joists instld on multiple floors- at least 3 were walkable- upon request for the special inspection reports and manufacturer's specs for the cfs, none provided. obsvd excavation
Mar 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed supported scaffold erected at exposure #1. on reviewing dob now found that the supported scaffold permit was expired.
Dec 14, 2023 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 2
Exposure #1 sidewalk shed erected and found to have an expired permit.
Dec 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note at exp#1 at roof level decorative moulding in disrepair w/rotting wood. also front concrete step have spalling stucco throughout creating a tripping hazar
Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.at expo#1 decorate cornice in disrepair(rusting with holes)at front stair observed spalling concrete creating stripping hazard also decorative melding around do
Dec 14, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at exp#1 at roof level decorative moulding in disrepair(wood),also front steps havespalling concrete at steps 2,3,&5 could cause at tripping hazard.
Oct 13, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at time of my inspection to observed at exp#1 deteriorated disrepair facade masonary & roof level cornice spalling & loose also at door frame is disrepa
Aug 21, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection i observed front facade at expo # 01 deteriorated, disrepair facade masonry and roof level cornice. spalling and loose masonry over 1st floor window & entrance stair / stoop and deteriorat
Feb 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt GR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt ENT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1853
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 3,884 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,702 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 744 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,494,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Chelsea Historic District
HPD registration #122470, last renewed Mar 28, 2022.
Questions about 353 West 20 Street
Who owns 353 West 20 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bayou, Bradley.
Does 353 West 20 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 353 West 20 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 353 West 20 Street built?
City records list 1853 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 353 West 20 Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.