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156 West 20 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00795-0071Map

Owner of record: 156 W 20 Street LLC

156 West 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 156 W 20 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 204 housing violations here, most recently on February 7, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
204
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
383

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 7, 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
1
About 11% 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 · 204

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2B

    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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2B

    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

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 5th story balcony, front stack

    Sep 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand at building front entrance door

    Sep 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective / missing fire retardant material at the ceiling throughout ... at cellar

    Aug 26, 2022

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar

    Aug 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
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  • 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
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure bracket at gooseneck ladder at roof

    Dec 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 information on wall unconfirmable. address too far from dwelling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing at parapet walls at roof at east and west

    Dec 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material excessive clutter bags of household items throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the west steam riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 5th story balcony front north stack.

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar flap doors at boiler room

    Nov 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 5th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front at fire escape, 5th story

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 4th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front at fire escape, 4th story

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition unit at fire escape window at 5th srty balcony building front

    Oct 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition unit at fire escape window at 4th srty balcony building front

    Oct 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood fence erected blocking 2nd means of egress in rear yard

    Sep 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 11th from bottom at 3rd story balcony , section ''south''

    Sep 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide gate in fence at lot line and arrange to open readily at rear yard at south

    Sep 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner. yard

    Sep 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration storage room created using wood / studs and sheetrock under public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose handrail at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening deadbolt at bulkhead door at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the furniture at roof , 5th story

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal mesh under skylight at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration skylight installed at roof over apartment

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 4th story balcony, front stack

    Sep 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 5th story balcony, front stack

    Sep 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire protective screen below skylight at bulkhead to roof at public hall stairs, 5th story

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 3A

    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

    May 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 11, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 11, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 22, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 16, 1997

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 29, 1997

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 29, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 2, 1997

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 2, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. observed at 8am (1) electrical sign installed in front of barber shop. (chelsea cuts barber shop) no application on file for electric sign. remedy: obtain permit

    Sep 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without permit. observed at 8am branch wiring circuit wiring installed in barber shop outlets, fixtures, switches. no application on file for electrical work. remedy: obtain permit

    Sep 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit. observed at 8am (1) electrical sign connection installed for electric sign. no application on file for electrical sign connection. remedy: obtain permit

    Sep 11, 2019 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed interior renovation work at apt # 4a in progress with job # 140830457 at time of inspection. kitchen ceiling partially cracked and section fall in apt # 3a which is right below of apt # 4a. no access i

    May 16, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and/or appurtenances.defects noted:missing window frame and window and missing trans( )frame and trans( )at 1st floor front facade.allowing window interior open to element and

    Sep 23, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. at cellar level new cmu block (4") piers erected around existing support posts for girose. all posts now have new cmu block piers. no permit on file for work performed. stop all work - make

    Mar 22, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    1-having installed an awning without a permit. remedy:remove illegal work.

    Nov 8, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    1-having illuminated awning signage 2-having awning signage with letters higher than 12in, remedy:remove illegal signage.

    Nov 8, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain, the metal chimney at the rear of the west elevat-ion is missing from the 2nd story thru the roof, the remainder is rotted, loose & in danger of further collapse. remedy: obtain permits

    Apr 7, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted plumbing fixtures removed consisting of sinks toilets bath tubs and shower on 1st 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th floors. a review of building dept. records indicate that no permit was issued

    Feb 21, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractors sign facing a public thoroughfare whilealteration work is in progress remedy: provide contractors sign

    Feb 21, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt APT2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 3, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 25, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 31, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 3ABUZZ

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3ASCRO

    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 (C7)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
6,330 ft²
Lot area
1,632 ft²
Zoning
C6-3A
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
795 / 71
Assessed value
$1,317,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111319, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 156 West 20 Street

Who owns 156 West 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 156 W 20 Street LLC.

Does 156 West 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 204 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 West 20 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 156 West 20 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 West 20 Street?

It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.

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