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43 East 20 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00849-0030Map

Owner of record: Forty Three East

43 East 20 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 4 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is Forty Three East. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 23 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
51
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 25% of the building's 4 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

  • A

    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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
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  • B

    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 (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2007 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak from above, in the kitchen located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding materical at ceiling and walls notrh section from buckhead down to 8th sty at public hall stairs

    Apr 27, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted fire sprinkler heads 5pcs at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick works on west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8fl, 8th story, apartment at west

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 8FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8fl, 8th story, apartment at west

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 8FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door in the entrance located at apt 8fl, 8th story, apartment at west

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 8FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 8fl, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 17, 2005 · Apt 8FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 51

  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Feb 21, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 20, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 11, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 28, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 11, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 8, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Apr 23, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p3954

    Aug 9, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p3954

    Jun 1, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 23, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 23, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 30, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 6, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 23, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 23, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 1989

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Remove all tenant locks from hoistway doors

    Jul 26, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 21, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 8, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 3, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 3, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 2

    Removal of public protection from unsafe facade w/o approval from dept.at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed protection removed from site.owner did not obtain dept approval to remove sidewalk shed.remedy

    Feb 1, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post exterior wall condition certificate as required under 1rcny 103-04.at time of inspection certificate was not posted.remedy:post exterior wall condition certificate in lobby.

    Feb 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Class 2 violation issued, 1/ no access to motor room remedy; provide keys on location for inspection, 2/ provide master key for operating elevator from floor to floor, 3/repair gap on both door entrance to land

    Sep 22, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35249344p issued on 06/22/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. three a/c units installed at rear of bldg w/altered plumbing &

    Jan 2, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissionr's order contained in summons/violation #35249344p issued on 06/22/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1and 1rcny102-01.three a/c units installed

    Nov 14, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35249344p issued on 06/22/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit at rear bldg a/c units 3 installed w/o a perm

    Oct 5, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35249344p issued on 06/22/2017 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.3-ac units installed w

    Aug 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.observed in rear of building 3 ac units installed. 1 set back into building lot and 2 others on ground off of back of buildings.observed altered plumbing and electrical work.breaker box

    Jun 22, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03j,02l,01l,35p

    Jun 29, 1994 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain roof covering worn and defective, cracks at sundrey places od flashing. remedy:make necessary replacement and or repair to the satisfactions of the department.

    Oct 21, 1993 · Penalty $435

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain roof covering worn and defective crack at sun dry places of flashing causing leak to floor below remedy repair or replace roof covering incluseue of all flashing to prevent leak to floor

    Mar 25, 1993 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit:at fourth floor new metal studs being erected, various locations and existing partitions have been removed. remedy: stop all work immedialely until permit can be obtained (if feasible) from

    May 11, 1992

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. (hazardous) exterior. the fire escape at the rear of the building is in derepair. steps & landings broken, defective & missing. fire escape is also severely rusted throughout. remedy: make

    May 6, 1992 · Penalty $720

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    Failure to submit a 2nd round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980. remedy:submit a 2nd round technical report as required by local law 10

    Dec 23, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    40t,46t,49t,54m,57o,35o,74m,15r 40) provide 5 year test tag. 54) furnish service co. label. 74) overhead door missing. 15) remove locks (deadbolt) & seal up holes..

    Feb 1, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction are metal fence in of 6ft high at rear building line. remedy: remove obstruction fence forthwith

    Aug 17, 1990 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passagement total obstruction at rear yard. a metal fence erected at properly line rear. remedy: remove fence forthwith.

    May 4, 1990

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian exterior. steel fire escape, rusted, broken and missing causing a hazardous condition, steel fire escape stringers and vertical supports rusted, broken and missing, steel landings broken an

    May 4, 1990

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction noted metal fence in excess fo 6ft high at rear property line remedy remove fence forthwith

    Jun 21, 1989 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction. noted metal fence is in excess of 6' high at rear property. this is a hazardous condition. remedy: remove fence immediately.

    Jun 21, 1989

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maitnain hazardous noted steel fire escape at rear rusted broken and missing causing a hazardous condition 2 steel fire escape stringers and vertical supports rusted broken & missing causing a hazard

    May 3, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 21, 2007 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2007 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 20, 2007 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 20, 2007 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 8FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 8FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 8FL

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 8FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 8FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 8FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 8FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 8

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1901
Floors
8
Residential units
4
Building area
16,571 ft²
Lot area
2,300 ft²
Zoning
M1-5M
Community board
105
Council district
2
Block / lot
849 / 30
Assessed value
$5,061,600
Landmark / historic district
Ladies' Mile Historic District

HPD registration #142539, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.

Questions about 43 East 20 Street

Who owns 43 East 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Forty Three East.

Does 43 East 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 43 East 20 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 43 East 20 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 43 East 20 Street?

It has 4 residential units and 8 units in total.

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