147 West 20 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00796-0007Map

147 West 20 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1938 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 60 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Chelsea Warren Corp. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on March 24, 1994.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 26
ECB violations: 15
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 24, 1994

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 3

BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt public hall bulkhead arrange to lock.
Mar 24, 1994
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.
Mar 24, 1994
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall bulkhead door to roof.
Mar 24, 1994
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 26

Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 19, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(45)clean water pit.(51)remove jumper on controller.(52)eliminate noise in hoist motor
Jul 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 15

Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #912284.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed passageway.at time of inspection observed at exp #1 right side fire escape.at fire escape 2st, 3rd,4th,6th floor ac unit in landin aread and in st fl at fire escape landing vent
Dec 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
At exposure #1 fire escape clear passageways obstructed by construction materials and opening on floor and yodoks. fire escape drop ladder landing area at multiple location obstructed by vent duct. stop all wor
Nov 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note exposures 1&2 service enterance garden retaining wall exhibits cracks,defective mortar joints,dislodged loose coping stones and is in danger o
Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Gained access to building and apt 3a and there were no approved plans on site writing violation for no approved plans on site and full stop work order., provide approved /accepted construction documents; comply
Jul 30, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.noted:at time of inspection observed no safe construction bill og rights posted anyware in the building and tenants stated they did not receive any
Mar 29, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances (36013007j) as requirted by article 28.302 & the dob rules and
Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an accpetable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & d.o.b. rules & regulations. rem
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations
Nov 28, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Exit door:tota obstruction.rear exit door in cellar is stuck closed & cannot be opened in case of emergency egress.remedy:remove obstruction.
Oct 4, 2007
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
03r07,(03-r-07)relined cab enclosure without permit.
Jun 16, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
79r#-3b09-38l11-52o02-80x11. 79-r operating air equipment with an expired temporary certificate ea 1056/98 call dept of building for appoimtment to finding application 212-566-5524. 36-b-09 remove oil cans on t
Mar 12, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous in apt. 1b entrance hallway leading to bathroom and kitchen is sinking and sloping remedy: maintain building
Aug 6, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 10'x12'elevator landing signs on all fls.failure to provide 3' fl.number signs at stair landing on all fls.failure to provide 3'elevator i.d.signs on all fls.remedy;provide signage as per loc
Jul 30, 2002
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building (interior) haz defects noted: in apt 1b 1st floor level. the hallway floor leading to the bathroom and bedroom is sinking and sloping. also noted the entrance to kitchen is out of s
Apr 10, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 9, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jul 21, 2026	Non-market transfer	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Jul 14, 2026	$765,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
May 18, 2026	$460,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
May 11, 2026	$1,295,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1938
Floors: 6
Residential units: 60
Building area: 57,606 ft²
Lot area: 11,968 ft²
Zoning: C6-3A
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 796 / 7
Assessed value: $7,012,800
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #103008, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 147 West 20 Street

Who owns 147 West 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chelsea Warren Corp.

Does 147 West 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 147 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 147 West 20 Street built?

City records list 1938 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 147 West 20 Street?

It has 60 residential units and 61 units in total.

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