212 West 20 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00769-0046Map
Owner of record: 212 W 20th, LLC
212 West 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1938 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 12 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 212 W 20th, LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 19 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 166
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 · 23
- 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
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink in the room located at b-room 14, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from west at north
May 4, 2014 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door lock at vestibule , 1st story
Apr 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective clear glass roof skylight at public hall, 4th story
Jun 22, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , the entrance door in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit the entrance door in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). , defective in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , defective in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the room located at b-room 5, 1st story, 3rd b-room from east at south
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at egress window in the room located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 6
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , the entrance door in the room located at b-room 7, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , missing in the room located at b-room 7, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the room located at b-room 7, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard
Apr 26, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard
Apr 26, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass used in lieu of glass to the lower window sash at community bathroom, 2nd story
Apr 26, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to the rear yard at cellar
Apr 26, 2008
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north located at b-room 2, 1st story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Apr 13, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the room located at b-room 16, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Feb 25, 2006 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wash basin waste line located at b-room 2, 1st story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Feb 25, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 30, 2015
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Side walk shed doesnt meet code specifications.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed catch all is not sf(1524mn)as per b.c. and is not tight to face of bldg,scaffold to elevation is not attached to face of
Oct 31, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safe guard all persons and property affected by constructions operations noted at time of inspection construction has installed temporary wood roof protection and has blocked existing adjoining chimn
Oct 31, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fence not painted"hunter green"color. at time of inspection observed a site w/no construction activity of a bldg erected up to 6 fl. during inspection noted that the job site fence located at exp#1 was not
Oct 29, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Mc 801.1.1.1 failure to comply w/mechanical code to raising of chimney@212 west 20 street is const site to convert 3 story bldg to 6 story bldg while the const erected a wall & blocked 2 sets of chimneys(total
Jan 15, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
The underside of sidewalk shed shall be illuminatd at all times by daylight or electric light.noted: at time of inspection (6:15am) there are no working lights on sidewalk shed. rmdy:comply with code.
Jan 12, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
1704.1.1 misc. violations:failure to file a special statement of inspection of responsibility prior to permit issuance and prior to start ofwork.noted:job #120929763 exp. 12/16/15. dob records indicate tr-1's f
Sep 29, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unqualified worker performing work from a supported scaffold. noted:attime of my inspection oleksandr patynko (scaffold worker) was perform ing work on a supported scaffold.when asked he could not provide a sca
Sep 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 5R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 12, 2014 · Apt 10
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 12, 2014 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Outside building
Roofing
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt RM1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt RM1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 13
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Construction
Roof
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 14
Close - Construction
Roof
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 14
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 11
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1938
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 7,950 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,089 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 769 / 46
- Assessed value
- $1,686,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127733, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.
Questions about 212 West 20 Street
Who owns 212 West 20 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 212 W 20th, LLC.
Does 212 West 20 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 212 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 212 West 20 Street built?
City records list 1938 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 212 West 20 Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.