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152 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

2
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 152 West 20th Street

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 152 West 20th Street in Chelsea, owned by Robert Merker and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, in late 2021, there was an unsanitary condition complaint regarding mold, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has also faced recurring concerns about fire safety and emergency egress, with multiple emergency complaints in 2019 related to fire escape conditions. For instance, violations were documented regarding a defective fire escape with loose metal tread at the 2nd story balcony, along with issues involving an obstructing flower pot at the 4th story balcony north front entrance. In early 2020, the Department of Buildings flagged multiple safety concerns including an unauthorized wooden deck creation, a trip hazard in the rear yard, and a wood fence blocking two means of egress, leading to an ECB violation for failure to maintain code compliance.

While these issues were all subsequently addressed, they represent a pattern of maintenance challenges. The building has maintained a clean record for pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, and passed all recent rodent inspections, including the most recent one in October 2024. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024) and rodent inspection (October 2024) suggest improved conditions, though the historical pattern of emergency egress and fire safety concerns requires attention.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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152 West 20th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chelsea.

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1910
Total area 12840 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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152 West 20th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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152 West 20th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 152 West 20th Street. 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
2021-12-062022-03-01Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2020-01-162020-01-18Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-09-252019-09-26Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
2019-09-222019-09-23Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 152 West 20th Street. 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
2020-01-17BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POT AT 4TH STORY BALCONY NORTH AT FRONT ENTRANCE2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
2020-01-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WOOD FENCE ERECTED WITH 2X4 HEADER IN REAR YARD CREATING FIRE HAZARDNone
2020-01-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELEVATED WOOD DECK ERECTED CREATING TRIP HAZARD IN REAR YARDNone
2019-09-22CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE GATE IN FENCE AND ARRANGE TO OPEN READILY AT REAR YARD , SECTION ''SOUTH''None
2019-09-22ACloseNoneNone§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION ELEVATED WOOD DECK ERECTED WITH PATIO FUNITURE AT REAR YARD , SECTION ''SOUTH''None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 152 West 20th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-12-06 12:27UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 152 West 20th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15339782020-01-17CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-01-18Oath Violation Served (2020-01-18)
15225122019-09-22CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2019-09-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-09-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 152 West 20th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 152 West 20th Street. 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 152 West 20th Street. 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
2024-12-200002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-300002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-200002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-11-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 152 West 20th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-18InitialPassed
2019-03-28InitialPassed
2018-07-23InitialPassed
2017-09-07InitialPassed
2017-01-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 152 West 20th Street. 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 152 West 20th Street. 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 152 West 20th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-01-1835426511H152 WEST 20 ST LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTE:OBSERVED ADECK MADE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING ALL THE WAY TO THE PROPERTY LINE. AS SUCH THIS IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE W/ THE BUILDING CODE:NEEDS TRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 152 West 20th Street. 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 152 West 20th Street. 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 152 West 20th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 152 West 20th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 152 West 20th Street. 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 152 West 20th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 152 West 20th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 152 West 20th Street. 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.

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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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