Does 20 Avenue A, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 20 Avenue A, Manhattan currently has 7 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 20 Avenue A, Manhattan received?

20 Avenue A, Manhattan has received 51 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 28 complaints.

Is 20 Avenue A, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 20 Avenue A, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (28 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (11 complaints), 3. PLUMBING (4 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan?

Yes. 20 Avenue A, Manhattan currently has 3 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan was filed on April 25, 2026. In total, 55 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan?

20 Avenue A, Manhattan currently has 7 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 20 Avenue A, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

20 Avenue A, Manhattan

Q: Is 20 Avenue A, Manhattan a good building to rent?

20 Avenue A, Manhattan has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1920 63 units Class D7 Residential

Registered to NURUL AHIA LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

7 Open Violations

3C 2B 2A

51 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 3 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 24% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 6 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

28(57%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

11(22%)

PLUMBING

4(8%)

DOOR/WINDOW

2(4%)

WATER LEAK

1(2%)

SAFETY

1(2%)

PAINT/PLASTER

1(2%)

GENERAL

1(2%)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-02-04 Most Recent Date

2026-02-04 Compliance Passed

2026-01-06 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2025-07-03 Initial Passed

2025-01-07 Initial Passed

2024-09-05 Compliance Passed

2024-07-03 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2024-01-05 Initial Passed

2023-07-10 Initial Passed

2023-01-04 Initial Passed

2022-07-07 Initial Passed

2022-01-13 Initial Passed

2021-07-13 Initial Passed

2019-12-24 Initial Passed

2019-07-09 Initial Passed

2019-01-08 Initial Passed

2018-07-06 Initial Passed

2018-01-12 Initial Passed

2017-10-27 Compliance Passed

2017-10-11 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2017-01-06 Initial Passed

2016-01-06 Initial Passed

2015-07-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2015-04-28 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2015-03-31 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2014-10-16 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A

2 Class B

3 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2025-10-15

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2025-10-04

See all 7 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-15 ▼

Violation ID: #18302121

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-10-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18273044

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 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 WEST

2024-12-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17531594

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 WEST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-10-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18273040

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-10-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18273041

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A (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.

2025-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18015510

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: (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.

Class A (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.

2024-04-16 ▼

Violation ID: #16892567

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-16T00:00:00.000

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 20 Avenue A, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Lower East Side in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 17.0× the Lower East Side average · top 33% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 51 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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