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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 204
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand at building front entrance door
Sep 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar
Aug 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure bracket at gooseneck ladder at roof
Dec 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar flap doors at boiler room
Nov 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide gate in fence at lot line and arrange to open readily at rear yard at south
Sep 22, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Sep 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening deadbolt at bulkhead door at public hall, 5th story
Sep 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Sep 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Sep 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal mesh under skylight at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.