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520 West Street

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01090-0001Map

Owner of record: People's Rep Of China

520 West Street is a miscellaneous property built in 1961 in Manhattan, 10036. The owner of record is People's Rep Of China. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 8 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
59
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

  • 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

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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 6, 2017

    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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 6 thru 19 sty north west fire stair a.

    Oct 3, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 6 thru 19 sty south west fire stair a.

    Oct 3, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit doors north west & south west fire stair to roof west doors.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls of northwest fire stairs b 6 thru 19 sty.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls & clgs ice cube machine room 6 thru 19th sty pub hall at stair b.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls 6 thru 19th sty pub hall thru out.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 6 thru 19 sty pub hall thru out.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating walls of pub hall 6 thru 19th sty.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 59

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection observed a section of masonry marble tile approximately 10'x4' has ben dislodged due to taxi vehicle impact. no structural damage, steel and concrete column intact at corner.

    Oct 10, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2015 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
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  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2015 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2015 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2015 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2015 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2014 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2014 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2014 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2014 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2014 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2013 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2013 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2013 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2013 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2013 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2012 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2012 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2012 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2012 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2012 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2011 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2010 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    Violation issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Nov 12, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Feb 2, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 20, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Apr 15, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 28, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 13, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 30, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 16, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Apr 11, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. dob records cofo #103977181 indicate building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling.now apt 45h used/converted

    Oct 12, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000003849 has been inspected, tested & disinfected & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented by 11/1/2016. rem: file annual certificatio

    Jun 20, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    79##/ 79 - operating elevator w/o an equipment use - permit, (cert) rem. call - 212 - 312 - 8732 to arrange for appointment to test device # 1p25662&3 an e.a. or bn # art 18c26 - 117 27-185

    Dec 13, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No design dwg for scaffold at time of insp of the above premesis scaffold was erected along 12th ave and w 42 st and no design available on site for insp remedy obtain a design from an arch or engr

    Aug 29, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: pipe scaffolding erected without horizontal supports to the wall at top and middle area (northwest corner of the bldg) remedy: provide supports.

    Aug 2, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain.to wit.metal flashing at 7 story north loose and defective causing a hazardous condition for pedestrians.remedy:remove defective flashing immediately and make area below safe for pedestrian

    Aug 1, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain reinforced concrete beam deteriorated at 7 floor causing shelfangle supporting outer width of masonary to collapse to street.remedy:obtain engineers report as to stability of bldg.

    Jul 26, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Miscellaneous property (Z4)
Year built
1961
Floors
19
Residential units
—
Building area
351,438 ft²
Lot area
27,700 ft²
Zoning
C6-4
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1090 / 1
Assessed value
$27,719,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138403, last renewed Aug 26, 2021.

Questions about 520 West Street

Who owns 520 West Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is People's Rep Of China.

Does 520 West Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 520 West 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 520 West Street built?

City records list 1961 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.