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234 West 20 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00769-7507Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

234 West 20 Street is a condominium built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 15 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2020.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 2020
2
About 22% of the building's 9 apartments

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 · 24

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    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.

    Aug 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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.

    Aug 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 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 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Dec 30, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Mar 9, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty rear apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    Dec 15, 1988 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Dec 15, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 9

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 16, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 21, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.note:attime of inspection observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number.by code it is required that the {s }should be posted

    Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post & distribute tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work being performed in apt.3b under the aforementioned job number w/no notice of the posted of distributed in an occupied

    Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: upon inspection observed in apt 5b the ceiling in the living room and kitchen leaking excessively. observed the outdoor recreational area at roof level wit

    Oct 27, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.at cellar level ceiling.installed drop ceiling &metal frame being suspeneded /hung by metal wires.

    Sep 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner lack of a automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 an ac 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 noted:@cellar level pipe pentration through ceiling w/out providing fire stopping open gaps between pipes & ceiling.rem:pro

    Sep 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.failure to provide # of required means of egress for every fl per bc 1018.1 & ac 27-366 for tranisnt use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposed.dob records indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class "a" multidwelling.now apt 5b (5th fl) being used/coverted to transient

    Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.@cellar level installed drop ceiling being hung & attached by wires (metal) to metal frame.rem:obatin permit.

    Sep 28, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    907.2.8 failure to plrovide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a automatic sprinkler system where is required as per bc 903.2 and ac 27-954 for transient use.remedy discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain buidling in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egres fo every floor per bc1018.1 and ac27-366 for transient use.remedy:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintian building in code compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted at cellar level ceiling pipe penetration through ceiling without providing fire stopping leaving open gaps betwe

    Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R1)
Year built
1929
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
8,288 ft²
Lot area
1,997 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
769 / 7507
Assessed value
$2,353,054
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #135629, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 234 West 20 Street

Who owns 234 West 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 234 West 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 234 West 20 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 22% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 234 West 20 Street built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 234 West 20 Street?

It has 9 residential units.

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