33 Union Square
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00844-0019Map
Owner of record: Decker Associates LLC
33 Union Square is an elevator apartment building built in 1893 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 20 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is Decker Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on January 10, 2024. 7 of the 18 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 65
- ECB violations
- 43
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 18
- 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
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the 6th room from east at south, the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 8f, 8th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 8F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 65
- 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 - 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 - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 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 - 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 - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 43
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioenrs order contained in summons/violation #35264136x issued on 7-17-2017, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d) (2) file a certifica
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 7a & 8a report criticalexamination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#802278. agg2 history of noncompliance on
May 20, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior.1-no exit signs,2-no exit harow are to exit out gates,3-no exit path 1 corridor defined.rem:maintain exterior building,provide safety measures repair damaged facade-make safe as per
Jan 31, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3314.8.2.failure to maintain scaffold debris netting.in response to above mentioner complaint # it was observed a supported scaffold erected on a sidewalk shed at exposure #1 with a hole in the debris netting
Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings. noed ecb violaiton 352503824 issued on 04/03/18. found in default on 05/24/18. no compliance.rmdy:
Dec 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #802278. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35264137h issue on 07/17/17,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible certifica
Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. noted: c of o #112834 indicates resd. apt from 2nd to 11th fl. however, at the time of inspection observed entire 2nd fl, apt #3r, 5r, 7r & 9r
Apr 3, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
5a10. 5a10 cease use item door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled & rendered inoperative.this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety.repair restrictor & contact nyc dob @ eir@build
Feb 5, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building. west elev exp3 provide safe egress from rear. 1-no exit lighting; 2-no egress hardware to exit out of gates; 3-no egress path/corridor defined. rmdy: maintain exterior bldg provid
Jul 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior facade general note-wood window trim finish defective roof rusting dunnage- roof tower (east side) roof defective wood rotted metal rusting. roof leades missing east elev exp
Jul 17, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004484 hasbeen inspected,tested & disinfected & that a maintenance plan has beendeveloped and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual certifica
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4. agg2 history of noncompliance on 36027905z(agg1),36018888l.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg east elev exp#1 cracked 1st fl decorative columns-2nd fl eroded decorative masonry grout. flis 3,4,5 window trim finish defective-1/2 screen 4 floors not secured north elev exp
Jun 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,70o02,70b11. 02-outside communication inoperative repair; 70-pitdirty clean; 70-pit/access insufficient replace
Apr 11, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,59u15,34o02,70o02. 02-outside communication inoperative repair; 59-machine brake device not tagged tag device; 34-hoistway dirty clean70-pit dirty clean
Apr 11, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic insp of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.rem:file the required r
Sep 15, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failuer to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Apr 21, 2014 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
14m7.40o2.100m7.39q3.41t7 sign 100m7 fire extinguisher in machine rm 39q3 lighting
May 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
14m7.03l10 17h11 where as needed 03l10 emerg. ph.
May 18, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.permit # 104452888 has been revoked for failure to comply with a 10 day letter that was issued on 3/5/07.provide info on objections on the above application.remedy:comply w 10 day letter in or
Aug 11, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. permit # 104452888 for shed,has been revoked for failure to comply w/ a "10 day letter" issued on 3/5/07 to provide the required information on objections on the above mentioned application.
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57z14 25m07 74m07 57z09 57 remove water from pit seal leak and repair damaged sunp pump 25 cover door operated. 74 provide missing or guard, and car juntion box cover.
Jun 12, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30r,57z.330-remove al green field electrical wiring in shaft between both cars #57-pump water out of pit.
Nov 22, 1996 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35u,47a,57z.#35-tag devices 347-shorten governor cable 357-pump water out of pit.
Nov 22, 1996 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Unknown
75u,34m,30m.#75-5yrs test perform & file #34-replace junction box cover under car #30-replace duct coer on riser in shaft
Jan 31, 1996
Resolve - Unknown
75u,57o.#75-5 yrs test perform & file #57-clean pit and pump water out of pit
Jan 31, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74#, remove or dismantel
Aug 11, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11l,01l,02l,20l
Aug 11, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Hazardous
15l 15l 74# 74r 15 cease useof 1f3181 until the top floor hoistwaydoor is repaired or renewed 74 provide access to all floors 74a provide access to the elevator
Mar 9, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
15l 18m 74# 35p 15 18 cease use of 1p3714 until the top floor hoistway door has an interlock soit can close on properly 74 provide access to all floorduring the consturction of the new elevator
Mar 9, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p, 20i, 20i, 10i, 10i, 74l, 11l, 74a#. (74) repair the safety edge (74a) provide access to all floors
Mar 9, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30i. repair broken glass above hoistway door on 4th floor or property patch.
Jan 13, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
73r, (#73) working on elevator and operating elevator without equipment use permit. hoistway door's removed on all floor's and hoistway was unguarded. ea 678/93 obtain equipment use permit and properly barricad
Oct 21, 1993 · Penalty $675
Resolve - Hazardous
Workwithout a permit noted construction on entire floors 7-8-9&11 one passanger elevtor under construction remedy obtain permit from this dept stop all work forthwith
Oct 21, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
15#, cease use of ip3714 with all hoistway doors are porperly secured
May 13, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
75# 73x 22m 74# perform the 5 yr test date & tag the governor & file elev 3 form with this department 74 remove all debrix from the inside of the car
May 13, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75# 57z 50y 37l 22l 22y 74# 8v 73o 74a 75 perform the 5 yr test date *tag the governor & file elevator 3 form with this department 37 remove the jumper from the controller 74 provide proper clearance between
May 13, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15# 74# 15l 15&74 cease use of 1f3181 until all hositway doors are properly secured & repaired & all missing windows in the shaft have been replaced
May 13, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x 75# 75 perform the 5yr test date & tag the governor & file elevator 3 form withe this department
May 13, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#. restore to service.
Aug 24, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,57y. 73 perform 5ry. test properly tag device, file elv.3 form 57 remove oil in pit seal all leaks.
Aug 24, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x. 73 restore to service.
Aug 24, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1893
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 51,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,509 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 844 / 19
- Assessed value
- $7,621,650
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #142129, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.
Questions about 33 Union Square
Who owns 33 Union Square?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Decker Associates LLC.
Does 33 Union Square have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 33 Union Square rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 33 Union Square built?
City records list 1893 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 33 Union Square?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.