27 West 20 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00822-0015Map

27 West 20 Street is an office building built in 1908 in Manhattan, 10011. The owner of record is 27 Swest Street LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 83
ECB violations: 43
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 83

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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Boro commissioner has issued a swo under application #123042475 due to reasons set forth on the attached objection sheet dated 1/8/2019.stop all work immediately & make site safe remedy: provide all required information to the boro commissioner's office immediately
Feb 27, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Dismantled
May 20, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 43

Class - 1
Class 1:upon inspection device found to be out of service due to accident that occurred 6/18/25 appoximately 11:30am-12:00pm during permitted repair work that was being done on elevator (sheave replacement and
Jun 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection, failed to file certificate of correction for oath summons # 39078266k - summons served 01-24-2023 - first hearing date 03-30-2023 - no compliance recorded, file a certificate of correctio
Jun 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection, failed to file certificate of correction for oath summons #39078265z - summons served 01-24-2023 - first hearing date 03-30-2023 - no compliance recorded, file a certificate of correction
Jun 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection, failed to file certificate of correction for oath summons # 39073996j - served 11-16-2022 first hearing date 01-05-2023 - in violation - no compliance recorded, file a certificate of corr
Jun 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection, room 202 at 2nd floor of premises occupied as physical culture establishment "kksweat" contrary to city records, discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o; discontinue illegal use or
Jan 24, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection, premises altered under alt 1 job #104919331 occupied as a commercial building without a valid certificate of occupancy, obtain a valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy; obtain vali
Jan 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection, observation was made at suite 202 kk sweat yoga dance studio. contrary to buildings records occupied space is for office use only. no c of o on file for occupied space use., discontinue i
Nov 16, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers and file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office building 100 feet or more in height in exist
Nov 1, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c & 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #902009.remedy:file acceptable report.
Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig
Dec 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 1
Bc 3301.1.2 failure to comply with nyc fire code at the time of my inspection i observed torch work in progress.at rock level of a occupied building upon my request for a person(s) with a torch and firegurard l
Jul 1, 2020 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #802009.rem:submit acceptable required
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35432644m issued on 09-06-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. operation of a place of assembly w/o a current cert of operatio
Oct 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35432642z issued on 09-06-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. alter changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as
Oct 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly without a current certificate of operation.as noted:at of inspection observed on 2nd floor a business situated as p,a with 79 rooms and lounge area with seating,d.b.a."west side
Sep 6, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Altered changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1;28-118.3.2.as noted:at times of inspection observed at 2nd floor a establishment dba"west side means"set up as adult
Sep 6, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed is not to code spec 3307.6.4.4 vertical members shall beplaced at least 7ft from vehicular access point & where placed closer,the vertical members shall be protected against displacement by vehicl
Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed on exp#1 w/expired permit. permit #140084913 exp on 8/5/16. remedy: renew permit.
Oct 19, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation.noted: the 1st and 2nd flrs "west side club" equipped and arranged for more than 100 patrons. rmdy: obtain a place of assembly certificat
Oct 12, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8 2-3710.noted: at 2nd floor frontdoor equipped with illegal hardware.rmdy: provide legal hardware.
Oct 12, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc10008.1.4 failure to comply w/flor elevator requirements.noted:rearexit door at 1st flr west side has a different elevation drop 14". rmdy: conform to code.
Oct 12, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. illegal occuancy noted: the 1st and 2nd flrs occuped as place of assembly spcsalso 2nd floor occupeid as rooming units equipped with common bathroom
Oct 12, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Project information panel/sidewalk shed parapet panel sign not in compliance sign shall be posted at least 3' and no more than 6' from left edge of the sidewalk shed. noted: at time of inspection the sign on
Oct 7, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide parapet information panel. noted: at time of my in psection a sidewalk shed was installed at the site but no parapet information panel was provided. rmdy: comply to code.
Sep 28, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. noted: at time of inspection there is a sidewalk shed on exp#1 the permit expired on 6/17/15. remedy: renew permit.
Jul 10, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: sheet rock partition (walls) erected & plumbing & electrical work installed to arrange 2nd fl office space intobrothel w/50-60 cubicles enclose w/beds,doors & keyed entry approx 10
Aug 13, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that which is allowed by dob. noted: 2nd fl & flbelow 2nd fl was converted to created brothel w/50-60 enclosures w/doors & keyed entry each room approx 10'x6'x8' & contains bed,internet
Aug 13, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. noted: c-hooks suspended scaffold was removed from building exposure #3 when stop work order exists. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
Jul 23, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Supervision or use rigging equipment without a rigger's license. notedsuspended scaffold (c-hooks) installed at exp 3 w.o riggers license. suspended at top of the bldg (12 fl) remedy: comply with code
Jul 20, 2010 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 2
97x10.97x10 return to service
Jun 29, 2009
Resolve
Non-hazardous
67o02/68o02/21j01.67 & 68 - perform clean down rails & brackets dirty 21-basement door lock misaligned;adjust.
Oct 2, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without permit. partition has been constructed (sheetrock)on the middle creating 2 commercial spaces. remedy: obtain permit or restoreto prior legal condition.
Feb 2, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46h10,73u16. 46-replace hoist cable. 73-install city id number on device.
Sep 10, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46m,73u.46 replace hoist cable 73-install city i d # on device.
Sep 10, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit/work noted: framing and sheetrocking partitions in the south east corner of floor (2nd floor). remedy: obtain permit
Feb 2, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t 75t perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elv 3 form
Jun 16, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t 75t perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elv 3 form
Jun 16, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t 75t 46t 49t perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elv 3 form 46 & 49 reshackle and tag
Jun 16, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t 75t 46t 49t 75 perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elv3 form 46& 49 reshackle and tag
Jun 16, 1993
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plan available to inspectors of this dept to conduct a pa inspection remedy:provide pa plans on the premises as required by law forthwith
Feb 17, 1991 · Penalty $115
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: obtain and provide pa plans.
Oct 11, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o alt 1073/88 remedy obtain a valid c of o
Jan 25, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans.
Aug 31, 1988 · Penalty $50
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1908
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 100,800 ft²
Lot area: 9,200 ft²
Zoning: C6-4A
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 822 / 15
Assessed value: $11,013,750
Landmark / historic district: Ladies' Mile Historic District

Questions about 27 West 20 Street

Who owns 27 West 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 27 Swest Street LLC.

Does 27 West 20 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 27 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 27 West 20 Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

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