39 East 20 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00849-7501Map
Owner of record: 3920 Parks Corp
39 East 20 Street is a condominium built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is 3920 Parks Corp. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2015. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 21
- 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 · 12
- 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 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 100 watts minimum.
Nov 4, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls bulkhead to roof.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls bulkhead to roof.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted obstructed skylight glass at roof.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.
May 26, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of wood etc 11 sty fire stairs r2.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire 3 and 4 sty fire stairs r4.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 frame missing.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
May 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 24
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2021
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Cycle 8a no report filed
May 31, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 1, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Jul 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 5, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 5, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Observed on the fifth floor removal of waste lines and water lines for sink and toilet 50 percent work completed no plumbing permits on file, obtain all permits
Feb 14, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with department of buildings for violating condition cited in nov#35373690x issued on 12/27/2018 pursuant to 28-201.1.rem:file certi
Jun 10, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#802341. remedy: submit acceptable require
Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for the ecb violation #35321480n issued on 04/18/18.file a certificate of correction
Dec 27, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.(law)of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor for bc 1018.1(2008 code) 27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code) for transient use. remedy: discontinue
Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling offered for other than permanent residential purposes . c/o 112086 indicates building to be legally approved as a clas "a" m.d as per my internet investigation i observed apt #6 (6th floor
Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade an appurtenances as noteddmaged (flshing)on roof level.damaged window sills on exposure 4 all floors.remedy:maintain exterior masonry facade,provide safety measures
Apr 18, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: 3'x1'(approx) illuminated sign projecting appr3'from building wall. text is variable & pertains to natural healing clinic @ premises. rmdy: obtain permit or remove cited sign.
Mar 11, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. 36015494p. remedy: file an amended report following
May 27, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept,indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial re
Dec 17, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain exterior bldg. east elevation (south end) observe broken off coping stone in parapet facade, cracks, deteriorating & displaced in parapet facade cracks & deteriorating in facade sill. remedy: m
Jun 22, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtancesas required by article 28.302 & the dob rules and regulations. remedy:
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
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 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3#9/10b11/51n12/54u12/53u12/25#6/66o2/39p16/84#16 3 glass not as per code 25 per code 84 provide means of access to all floor so that a fullinspection can be made of revice 1p3950.
Feb 12, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84r9,. 84-r-9 remove wires going into hall buttons on 10th & 11thfloor
Jan 12, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51k11/84r09/36p16 51/k ropes rusted & undersized 84/r remove doors or gates with more than 6' clearance(vestibules)as per building code 36/pprovide access to overhead.
Oct 21, 2003 · Penalty $440
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51,k,11 84,r,09 84,39,d,06 36,i,10 38,p,16 66,p,16 02,l,10 41,n,09 51r ropes rusted and undersized 84r remove cable going into hall button station on 10 fl 84r remove door or gataes with more than 6' clearance
Aug 13, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is:at front south walls 1.bricks are loose separating and in danger of falling 2.metal decoration is loose above conditions at above 11 floor creating a hazardo
Mar 21, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of complaince with local law 1/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems remedy file report
Dec 8, 1998 · Penalty $400
Active - Non-hazardous
35p,46t,49t,3i,3i, (3) car walls & ceiling
Aug 21, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 11FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RC)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 22,805 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,300 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5M
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 849 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $3,627,454
- Landmark / historic district
- Ladies' Mile Historic District
HPD registration #140144, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 39 East 20 Street
Who owns 39 East 20 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 3920 Parks Corp.
Does 39 East 20 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 39 East 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 39 East 20 Street built?
City records list 1907 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.