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147 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

9
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
9
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 147 West 20th Street

147 West 20th Street is a six-story, 60-unit residential building constructed in 1938, currently owned by Christina Forbes. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety compliance issues in recent years. Notable concerns include three active environmental violations related to fire escape safety (with penalties of $1,250 each) from 2021, and exterior maintenance issues documented in a 2019 violation that remains active.

The building has undergone multiple inspections and safety assessments over the past five years, with the most recent inspection in late 2024 showing rat activity, though a compliance inspection also passed in November 2024. Tenant safety inspections conducted by the Department of Buildings in 2020, 2021, and 2022 showed no violations, but there was a stop work order issued in late 2021 that was subsequently rescinded. The property has a documented history of pest management, with consistent bedbug reports from 2019-2024 showing no infestations since 2020.

The elevator system appears to have ongoing maintenance issues, with an active violation from September 2019 regarding uncorrected defects from a 2017 inspection. Each year, the building has undergone multiple permits for various work types, most recently in August 2024 for plumbing work. The building has faced multiple fire safety-related violations, including one from 2021 regarding obstructed passageways at fire escapes, though this was subsequently resolved. While the building has maintained a regular schedule of safety inspections and permits, the presence of active violations related to fire safety and exterior maintenance, as well as recurring elevator and rodent issues, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident safety.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 60
Year built 1938
Total area 57606 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
9
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 147 West 20th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 149 West 20th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 151 West 20th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 153 West 20th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 155 West 20th St, New York, NY 10011

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147 West 20th Street 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

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

147 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 147 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

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 147 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

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 147 West 20th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 147 West 20th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15923212022-02-06CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-02-10Compliance Inspection Performed (2022-02-10)
15879962021-11-30CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-11-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-11-30)
15859952021-11-04CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2021-11-23Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2021-11-24)
15721862021-05-25CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2021-05-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-06-02)
15687792021-04-09CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-04-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-04-12)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 147 West 20th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 147 West 20th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 147 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-310002019-11-012020-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 147 West 20th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-26CompliancePassed
2024-10-18InitialRat Activity
2019-04-25CompliancePassed
2019-03-27InitialRat Activity
2018-07-11InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 147 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

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 147 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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 147 West 20th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-0937024520KCHELSEA WARREN CORPFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #912284.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TEACTIVE1250.00.0
2021-12-1635636113HCHELSEA WARREN CORPFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGEWAY.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXP #1 RIGHT SIDE FIRE ESCAPE.AT FIRE ESCAPE 2ST, 3RD,4TH,6TH FLOOR AC UNIT IN LANDIN AREAD AND IN ST FL AT FIRE ESCAPE LANDING VENTRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2021-11-0539050705ZCHELSEA WARREN CORPAT EXPOSURE #1 FIRE ESCAPE CLEAR PASSAGEWAYS OBSTRUCTED BY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND OPENING ON FLOOR AND YODOKS. FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER LANDING AREA AT MULTIPLE LOCATION OBSTRUCTED BY VENT DUCT. STOP ALL WORRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-10-0835365708PCHELSEA WARREN CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE EXPOSURES 1&2 SERVICE ENTERANCE GARDEN RETAINING WALL EXHIBITS CRACKS,DEFECTIVE MORTAR JOINTS,DISLODGED LOOSE COPING STONES AND IS IN DANGER OACTIVE1250.00.0
2019-07-3039006716XS&G CONTRACTING MGTGAINED ACCESS TO BUILDING AND APT 3A AND THERE WERE NO APPROVED PLANS ON SITE WRITING VIOLATION FOR NO APPROVED PLANS ON SITE AND FULL STOP WORK ORDER., PROVIDE APPROVED /ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS; COMPLYRESOLVE0.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 147 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 147 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 147 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 147 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

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 147 West 20th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 147 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

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 147 West 20th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 147 West 20th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 147 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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