# 20 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1001630038 · Block 163 · Lot 38 · BIN 1001804  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/20-bowery-1001630038  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 8 Pell St; 22 Bowery; 2 Pell St; 20-22 Bowery; 203 Bowery

## Summary

20 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1001630038) is a 21-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1910, on a 4,855 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as HIP WAH HING REALTY COR. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,280,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows eight DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, five active ECB violations, 16 open HPD violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “20 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1001630038)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/20-bowery-1001630038. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 8 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 16 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HIP WAH HING REALTY COR
- Building class: C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 4
- Units: 21 residential / 26 total
- Lot area: 4,855 sq ft · Building area: 19,420 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,280,000, assessed value $1,476,000, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-09-30 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 264 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-06-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-06-27 from GABRIEL, ROOSEVELT to HIP WAH HING RLTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-04-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-04-29 from CAPRICE REALTY CORP to GABRIEL, ROOSEVELT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00214218-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-08-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00214315-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2014-01-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121902209 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATION OF STORE, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF PARTITION AND PROJECTION SIGN; REMOVAL OF AWNING. THIS APPLICATION IS TO REMOVED ECB VIOLATION #35033973P AND 35034129Y NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND MEANS… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-03-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120288811 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILE FOR BOILER PERMIT ONLY. WORK IS UNDER DOB # 104626068 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-12-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104626068 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT PARTITIONS; SHEETROCK AND PAINT WALL / CEILING; INSTALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT FIRST FL AND MECHANIC VENT IN CELLAR; REMODEL STORE FRONT USING EXISTING OPENING & FRAM. REPAIR CELLAR ENTRANCE … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-06-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104135179 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. OPEN A DOOR BETWEEN 22 BOWERY AND 24 BOWERY. WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB # 104079756. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-08-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102738744 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL CARPET, REPLACE CEILING TILE, PAINT JOB FOR FIRST FLOOR AND INSTALL TWO COLUMNS, NEW DOOR FOR STAIR CASE IN CELLAR FOR EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-08-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100470697 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. (2) 1ST FLR AUTOMATIC CHEMICAL FIRE SUPP RESSION SYSTEMS IN COOKING HOOD WITH (2) AUTOMATIC GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE IN 1ST FLR COOKING AREAS. NO HANGE IN EGRE S, OCCUPANCY OR USE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-09-04 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00214218-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC B…. Issued 2019-09-04, expires 2020-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-09-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140866748: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-09-04, expires 2020-08-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-08-26 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00214315-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY 30' HIGH PIPE SCAFFOLD ORIGINATING (OFF SHED) FOR FACADE REPAIR WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY,PIPE SCAFFOLD …. Issued 2019-08-26, expires 2020-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2016-08-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122252196: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2016-08-02, expires 2017-07-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-03-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 122252196: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-03-07, expires 2017-03-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122252196: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-02-11, expires 2016-02-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-01-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122252196: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-01-30, expires 2015-07-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-01-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121902209: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-01-24, expires 2015-01-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-01-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121902209: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-01-23, expires 2014-05-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-06-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121041194: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2012-06-14, expires 2013-06-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121041194: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-05-08, expires 2012-09-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121041194: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2012-05-08, expires 2012-09-22. | ipu4-2q9a |

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## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-09-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-02-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: SEC. 3314.8.1 GUARDRAILS & TOEBOARDS. NOTE: AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF AN ACTIVE JOBSITE,I OBSERVED A SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD ERECTED AT EXP#1 &4. I ALSO OBSERVED GUARDRAILS & TOE BOARDS MISSED AT DIFFERENT LOCATIO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. Balance due $-1,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-02-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: SHED TIGHT TO FACADE OR SEALED. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF AN ACTIVE JOB SITE,I OBSERVED THAT THE SIDEWALK SHED DECK IS NOT TIGHTED TO THE BLDG & HAVE A GAB OF ABOUT 1 FOOT CREATING HAZARD TO PEDESTR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-02-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: NO STORAGE ON SHED. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & DEBRIS STORED ON THE SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT EXP#1&4. NO ITEM SHALL BE STORED ON SIDEWALK SHED UNLESS DESIGNED FOR SUC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-02-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: PERSONS PROTECTION. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION,RESPONDING TO COMPAINT#1536593 WHERE IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PEDESTRIAN WALKING UNDER THE SIDEWALK SHED GOT INJURED & TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL(PRESBYTERIAN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-02-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: SEC. 3314.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD AS PER CODE. NOTE: @ THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF AN ACTIVE JOB SITE,I OBSERVED SUPPORTEDSCAFFOLD WAS MISSING,AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AT EXP#1&4,GUARDRAILS PLAN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-12-28 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE BOTH GUIDES AT BOTTOM ON CENTER SOUTH DROP LADDER AT FIRE ESCAPE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-12-28 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BOTH FLAT BARS ON CENTER SOUTH DROP LADDER GUIDE AT FIRE ESCAPE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL AT 4 STY EAST BALCONY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE CANS AT 2 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS INTERMEDIATE LANDING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD TO ROOF.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-19.07 ADM CODE 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 50 WATTS REQUIRED NO LIGHTS ON DURING NIGHT INSPECTION.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF PAILS AT 4 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS TO BULKHEAD.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2 STY SOUTHEAST BALCONY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2 STY SOUTH CENTER BALCONY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 3 STY SOUTHEAST BALCONY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1986-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 4 STY SOUTHEAST BALCONY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1978-04-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 18F: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR 18 STY NORTHEAST APT 18F NORTH CENTER ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 18F. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1978-04-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 18F: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CLGS 18 STY NORTHEAST APT 18F THRU OUT. LOCATED AT APT 18F. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1978-04-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): 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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1978-04-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1978-04-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 18F: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CLG 18 STY NORTHEAST APT 18F NORTH CENTER ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 18F. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-03-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2003-08-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: charge not given. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 8): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-17 | open (Open) | 311 request to DOT: Street Light Condition – Street Light Out. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-04 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as HIP WAH HING REALTY COR. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1985-09-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1985-09-30). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Shi Chen, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Jonathan Chan. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Shi Chen, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (HIP WAH HING REALTY CORP.), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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