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20 Cliff Street

Staten Island, NY 10305BBL 5-02833-0031Map

Owner of record: Sea Cliff Towers Owners Corp

20 Cliff Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1964 in Staten Island, 10305. It has 122 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is Sea Cliff Towers Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on March 8, 2018. 2 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
34
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
29

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What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Mar 8, 2018

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 · 8

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9e, 6th story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 9E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9e, 6th story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 9E

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding walls at bulkhead to roof at public hall, section ''a-h'', at west

    Jul 18, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding walls at bulkhead to roof at public hall, section ''j-r'', at east

    Jul 18, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating east, south and north walls at bulkhead to roof at public hall, section ''a-h'', at west

    Jul 18, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating east, south and north walls at bulkhead to roof at public hall, section ''j-r'', at east

    Jul 18, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective emergency stairwells and hallways lights all stories entire building

    Jan 23, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 34

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2023

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 1, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 25, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 25, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2013

    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, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 16, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 16, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 26, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 26, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 10, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 10, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 4, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 4, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 4, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 1, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 1, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 4, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 21, 1990

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)provide cab capacity plate (52)tag governor after 5 yr safety test (53)clean installation

    Dec 23, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)provide cab capacity plate (52)tag governor after 5 yr safety test (53)clean installation

    Dec 23, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed fire escape clear passageway at exp.1 and 3 partially obstructed by furniture and household items at multiple locations., repair and/replace

    Mar 17, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.8=supported scaffold-inadequate guardrails system at the time of inspection i observed sws and supported scaffold inplace at exp#1 supported scaffold missing midrails in multiple cracks hazardous conditi

    Apr 13, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to governor's executive order#202.6,202.8,202.11 and 202.13 and guidance published by the empire state development corporation persuant to

    Mar 31, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#811942.rem:submit acceptable required t

    Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. noted at time ofinspection at exp1 (i)step cracks a7 2/f level by northeast balcony & main entrance at brickwork; (ii) cracks at underside of balcony slab,

    May 26, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B354 16.24b.50.50a.50b.50c. 50 unlined chimney 50a missing emergency switch outside second boiler rm door 50 b missing temp gauge for domestic 50c holes in ceiling & walls.

    Jul 15, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec:27-597-questionable construction in that retaining wall at rear ofbldg approx 100ft long constructed of railroad ties is leaning & out of plumb.wall is approx 4ft high.remedy:submit engineer report for

    Apr 18, 2007 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passage or corridor required width decreased by obstruction note front and rear fire escape terrace have tables chairs and plants obstructing passageways on various floors 2,3,4,6,8, leading to fire escape

    Aug 12, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73##/ 73-#- failure to promply report an accident as per 27-1006

    Aug 13, 2001 · Penalty $460

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75*05-5 yr tag's expired.

    Aug 7, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    75*05-5 yrs tag's expired.

    Aug 7, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Contrary to building code,a chain-link fence with barbed wire has beenerected around the perimeter of the parking lot in the rear exceeding the maximum six foot height in an r1-2 zoning dism. remedy:comform to

    Aug 23, 1991 · Penalty $55

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 9E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 9E

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 3H

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 18, 2011 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 26, 2009 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 6O

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 60

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 9C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 9, 2006 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 7K

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 4, 2026$299,999Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 7, 2026$350,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 15, 2025$340,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 11, 2025$220,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Nov 10, 2025$205,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 29, 2025$210,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 15, 2025$270,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1964
Floors
9
Residential units
122
Building area
146,640 ft²
Lot area
77,740 ft²
Zoning
R1-2
Community board
501
Council district
49
Block / lot
2833 / 31
Assessed value
$6,794,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #500907, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 20 Cliff Street

Who owns 20 Cliff Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sea Cliff Towers Owners Corp.

Does 20 Cliff Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 Cliff 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 20 Cliff Street built?

City records list 1964 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 Cliff Street?

It has 122 residential units.

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