143 West 20 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00796-0013Map
Owner of record: 143 5 Owners Corp
143 West 20 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 13 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 143 5 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 1 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 38
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 2
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 4
- 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
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 (lights fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Apr 12, 1991
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Apr 12, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 38
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 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
Jun 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Oct 9, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Oct 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Oct 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(21 & 24) reshackle and properly date & tag for same
Apr 4, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(21 & 24) reshackle & properly date & tag for same
Apr 4, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
51)provide access to promises so inspection of elevators can be made by this department
Feb 10, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cover holes in hoistway doors where needed
Oct 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)file proper bn & obtain a permit for removal of s/w elev 1658
Oct 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide proper lighting in car (52)provide parking devive (53)provide angel lock in car
Oct 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(50)access to building
Jul 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
At time of inspection a incident were a section of the window sill hit the site safety of the adjacent property .workers were on the suspenders scaffold doing facade operation. when a section of the window si
Jun 28, 2024 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection a incident were a section of the window sill hit the site safety. of the adjacent property .workers were on the suspenders. saffold doing facade operation. when a section of the window
Jun 28, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application, install dlm, and perf
Nov 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application, install dlm, and perf
Nov 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
52bb12 basement drum machine hoist ropes have not been reshackled since 2011 as per tag on top of car.
May 4, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy.at time of inspection the cellar and 1st flr commercial space are occupied(running kennel) with expired certificate of occupancy.the certificat
Oct 6, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facade & appurtenances. noted:at fire escape stairsystem at rear #3 exposure north at (tue)12,11,10 & 9 flrs there is severe rusting taking place. this is most critical at the intermedia sta
Jun 13, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Alt/changed bldg occupied w/o valid c of o per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2 noted: temp c of o #104415875st.006 which expired on 4-20-10 indicatescellar retail showroom & 1st fl accessory, retail store as use grp#6,
Mar 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr12-10 accessory use, or accessory noted: the 1st fl and the cellar of the place of occurence is occupied by a dog day care kennel. the cellar is an accessory use to the 1st fl; zoning resolution 12-10 accesso
Mar 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st sty commercial space full height partitions erected hvac duct work installed new electrical wiring installed. at cellar of commercial space full height partitions erected flring
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Sec. bc 3314.8;27-1009a. failure to provide required guardrails and toe boards for scaffold platform. noted: at 1st sty commercial space scaffolding erected to an approx height of 12' w/o guardrails or toe
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. noted: at 1st sty commercial space one worker from polar air conditioning corp 1508 stllwell ave bronx, ny 10461 was standing on
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance w/ ll 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Oct 15, 1998 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02b,03x,30o,62o,46r,49r,48r,74q, 02-alarm bell weak 03-repair phone in car 46-49-48- reshackle as required 74-replace covers on car top.
Jan 30, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30r,30r,22d,03d,30o,62o,46r,49r,48r, 30-permantly secure door in basement to boiler room 30- remove sprinkler pipe from shaft and pit 22-secure top exit cover 03-finish permanent installation of new car top.
Jan 30, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
33d. 33-properly secure bard at overhead grating.
Aug 18, 1992 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74p. 74- provide access to all floors.
Aug 18, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74#,74ai,74 provide access to all floors 74a renew hoistway door saddle
Sep 27, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | $2,750,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D0)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 46,632 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,140 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-3A
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 796 / 13
- Assessed value
- $6,083,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139459, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.
Questions about 143 West 20 Street
Who owns 143 West 20 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 143 5 Owners Corp.
Does 143 West 20 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 143 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 143 West 20 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 143 West 20 Street?
It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.