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20 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

12
DOB Complaints
29
311 Housing Calls
17
Housing Violations
16
Permits

Risk Assessment

85
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 85% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 20 Avenue A

20 Avenue A is a 63-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building located in the East Village, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Stephanie Buchheim. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints between 2023 and 2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Recent records indicate a persistent problem with heating system access, as evidenced by open violations from November 2023 and December 2024 regarding locked boiler room doors. In December 2024, specific violations were issued for inadequate hot water in apartment 5C.

The building underwent inspection for bedbugs with all reports showing zero infested units from 2018 through the present, though there are two open violations from 2023 and 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports. The property's maintenance history shows attention to various issues, including an emergency mold complaint in May 2024 and multiple service requests for different building systems. There have been three notable elevator-related complaints filed between 2019 and 2024 regarding the lack of alternate service, with the most recent being logged as active in March 2024. Several construction-related violations were documented in 2022-2023, including safety concerns about fall protection and handrails during work on the occupied building.

The building's environmental compliance has been generally satisfactory, with most inspections passing or being resolved, though there is currently an active ECB violation from March 2024 regarding elevator door restrictors that carries a $1,250 penalty. Recent rodent inspections have shown mostly passing results, with one failure recorded in July 2024. The building's permit history indicates regular maintenance and improvement work, with multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2021 for various building systems. The property has maintained reasonable safety standards, with most violations being addressed and resolved in a timely manner, though the recurring heating issues and some open violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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20 Avenue A Report Contents

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20 Avenue A Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Village.

Building Characteristics

Total units 63
Year built 1920
Total area 48275 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
17
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
29
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
13
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
16
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 16 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
  • 18 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
  • 20 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
  • 153 East 2nd St, New York, NY 10009
  • 16 Rear Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
  • 153 Rear East 2nd St, New York, NY 10009

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20 Avenue A Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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20 Avenue A Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 20 Avenue A. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-12-132024-12-17Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-062024-12-08Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-082024-05-14Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-182024-01-20Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-232023-12-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 20 Avenue A. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-07COpenNone5C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-12-07CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-07BCloseNone5C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT CLOSET DOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-16AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-11-02COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOMNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 20 Avenue A. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-10 17:34Illegal Animal Kept as PetOtherClosedDOHMH
2024-12-13 19:54HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-12-06 23:17HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-05-08 19:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-01-18 09:54HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 20 Avenue A.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16985562025-06-25ACTIVEVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
16621902024-03-11CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-23)
16564252023-12-24CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-03-07Oath Violation Served (2024-03-07)
15974672022-04-13CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2022-04-25Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-04-25)
15974882022-04-13CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2022-04-22Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-04-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 20 Avenue A.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-15V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-07-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2021-06-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CHALLENGE APPROVED2021-08-19
2020-05-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 10/4/21 BY:PRECISION KRZYSZTOF OKULEWICZ, CERT#4290132021-10-07
2019-10-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION621415982019-11-19
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 20 Avenue A. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 20 Avenue A. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-02-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-020002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-04-200002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 20 Avenue A. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-03InitialPassed
2025-01-07InitialPassed
2024-09-05CompliancePassed
2024-07-03InitialFailed for Other R
2024-01-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 20 Avenue A. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 20 Avenue A. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 20 Avenue A. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-0739108013RELIZABETH ASSETS LLC TRISCLASS 1: CEASEUSE: DOOR RESTRICTOR MISSING INSTALL RESTRICTOR & CALL NYCDOB FOR TEST (CU). PHONNE NOT PROGRAMMED CORRECTLY PROGRAM TO 24 HR EMERGENCY OPERATOR WITH CORRECT VOLUME (CU). CLASS 2: CAR BUTTON STATIACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-04-1335649646NELECTRO PUENTES LINK WIREBC3301.2 FALL PROTECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF OCCUPIED 5 STORY BUILDING UNDER ALTERATION OBSERVED WORKERS PERFORMING MASONRY BRICK LAYING OF PARAPET WALL AT ROOF LEVEL EXP #1 & #2 CORNER REQUEST TO INSPECTRESOLVE2530.00.0
2022-04-1335649649ZELECTRO PUENTES LINK WIREHANDRAIL(STAIRWAY)AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF 5 STORY OCCUPIED BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER ALTERATION OBSERVED STAIRWAY AT ROOF LEVEL USED AS ACCESS/EGRESS TO DIFFERENT ROOF AREA OF WORK WITH NO HANDRAIL INSTALLED THRESOLVE2530.00.0
2022-04-1335649647PELECTRO PUENTES LINK WIREBC3314.3.4 LOAD IMPOSED LETTER(SCAFFOLD)AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF 5 STORY OCCUPIED BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER ALTERATION OBSERVED AT EXP #1 #2 PIPE SCAFFOLD INSTALLED OVER SIDEWALK SHED REQUEST FOR RELOAD IMPOSEDRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-04-1335649648RELECTRO PUENTES LINK WIREWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS(SWS)AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF 5 STORY OCCUPIED BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER ALTERATION REVIEW OF SIDEWALK SHED PLANS PROVIDED MISSIRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 20 Avenue A. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 20 Avenue A. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 20 Avenue A. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 20 Avenue A. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 20 Avenue A. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 20 Avenue A. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 20 Avenue A. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 20 Avenue A. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 20 Avenue A. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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