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156 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

6
DOB Complaints
64
311 Housing Calls
134
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

78
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 78% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 156 West 20th Street

156 West 20th Street is a 5-story, 9-unit Old Law Tenement building in Chelsea, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Peter Tran. The building has experienced recurrent plumbing and sanitation issues, with multiple emergency complaints about sewage problems and water leaks between 2024 and 2025, showing an ongoing infrastructure maintenance challenge. Most recently, in March 2025, there were complaints about no heat or hot water in the building, which affected both common areas and individual apartments.

The building has also faced inspection difficulties, with HPD unable to complete inspections for several complaints, including recent sewage and water leak issues in early 2025. The property has a documented history of various violations and maintenance issues over the past several years, including electrical work violations in 2019 related to unauthorized wiring in a barber shop, and multiple housing maintenance code violations regarding door self-closing mechanisms and fire escape obstructions. While there were several bedbug reports filed between 2021 and 2025, all indicated zero infested units during each reporting period.

The building's rodent inspection record shows generally passing results between 2017 and 2024, with some compliance issues noted in 2022. Recent bedbug reporting (2025) and rodent inspections (2024) suggest improved pest management in recent years. However, the persistence of plumbing and sanitation issues, combined with inspection access challenges, indicates ongoing maintenance concerns that affect resident quality of life.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 9
Year built 1901
Total area 6330 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
134
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
64
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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156 West 20th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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156 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 156 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
2024-11-042025-05-22Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-272025-05-22Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-042025-05-22Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-042025-05-22Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-042025-05-22Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 156 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
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-09-02CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICKSTAND AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR2022-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
2022-09-02BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL AT 5TH STORY BALCONY, FRONT STACK2022-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
2022-08-26CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR2022-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
2022-04-04CCloseNone2A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE , IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 156 West 20th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-12 20:35UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2025-03-03 10:05HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-02 20:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-27 22:41WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-02-27 19:04Indoor SewageSewage LeakClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 156 West 20th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15548462020-10-05CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2020-10-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-10-16)
15224362019-09-20CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2019-09-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-09-22)
15215392019-09-11CLOSEDElectrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2019-09-12Oath Violation Served (2019-09-12)
15215562019-09-11CLOSEDIllegal Activity2019-09-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-09-11)
15103962019-05-15CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2019-06-04Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2019-06-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 156 West 20th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-12-11V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONMZX 621792612020-06-01
2019-12-11V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INV 903114562021-04-06
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 156 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 156 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
2025-05-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-170002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-290002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 156 West 20th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-18InitialPassed
2022-09-20ComplianceRat Activity
2022-08-31InitialFailed for Other R
2019-03-28InitialPassed
2018-07-23InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 156 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 156 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 156 West 20th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-09-1135359417Y156 W 20 STREET LLCELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. OBSERVED AT 8AM BRANCH WIRING CIRCUIT WIRING INSTALLED IN BARBER SHOP OUTLETS, FIXTURES, SWITCHES. NO APPLICATION ON FILE FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE1600.00.0
2019-09-1135359418X156 W 20 STREET LLCELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT 8AM (1) ELECTRICAL SIGN INSTALLED IN FRONT OF BARBER SHOP. (CHELSEA CUTS BARBER SHOP) NO APPLICATION ON FILE FOR ELECTRIC SIGN. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE1600.00.0
2019-09-1135359419H156 W 20 STREET LLCELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT 8AM (1) ELECTRICAL SIGN CONNECTION INSTALLED FOR ELECTRIC SIGN. NO APPLICATION ON FILE FOR ELECTRICAL SIGN CONNECTION. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE2000.00.0
2019-05-1639003011MTRIDENT RESTORATION INCOBSERVED INTERIOR RENOVATION WORK AT APT # 4A IN PROGRESS WITH JOB # 140830457 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. KITCHEN CEILING PARTIALLY CRACKED AND SECTION FALL IN APT # 3A WHICH IS RIGHT BELOW OF APT # 4A. NO ACCESS IRESOLVE5000.05000.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 156 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 156 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 156 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 156 West 20th Street. 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 156 West 20th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 156 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 156 West 20th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 156 West 20th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 156 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.

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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