Manhattan · Block 1214 · Lot 10 · 10024

157 West 83 Street

5 floors · 32,568 sq ft · built 1931 · class G1 · owner of record: Derf Associates Llc

21open violations
$3,125ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
168dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 32,568 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1143 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (13) · $3,125 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 21, 2022Elevators CLASS - 1
DOOR RESTRICTOR (DOOR ZONE LOCK) MISSING. PROVIDE. DLM IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THIS DEVICE. NO FIREMANS' SERVICE PRESENT IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROLLER. INSTALL FIREMANS' SERVICE SO DLM IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTIO
#39054729L
Aug 31, 2023
DEFAULT
$3,125
Jan 9, 2014Unknown CLASS - 2
WORK W/O A PERMIT. INSTALLATION OF CAR LIFTS W/NO PERMIT ON RECORD. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.
#35084578P
Apr 3, 2014
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 27, 2011Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER-FACADE.@ ROOF MTOR ROOM BULKHEAD, CRACKED & LOOSE SECTIONS OF STUCCO COATING LEFT & RIGHT OF EXTERIOR BULKHEAD NEAR TOP.ALSO NOTED:BULGINING OF EXTERIOR BRICK M
#34934027K
Mar 15, 2012
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 10, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY & PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8. NOTED: @ REAR STAIR, GROUND FLR, EMERGENCY DOOR FROM FIRE ESCAPE CAGE IN VERY POORLY MAINTAINED/RUSTED/SEVERELY
#34810423H
Apr 8, 2010
IN VIOLATION
$0
Oct 10, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. STRUCTURAL DEFECTNOTED: PERMIT 110076916 EXPIRED ON 6.25.08; CONCRETED FLRS HAVE DEFECTED 3" OVER A SPAN OF 5', NEW STEEL HAS NO FIRE PROOFING. SIGNIFICANT
#34810422X
Aug 19, 2010
IN VIOLATION
$0
Apr 17, 2009Unknown CLASS - 3
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER NOTED ACCUMULATION OF WATER FROM THE WASHING OF CARS W/ WATER HOSE NO PROPER DRAINAGE PROVIDED NOTED LOCATION BSMT LVL REM: REPAIR DEFECT MAINTAIN BLDG
#34775451Y
Jun 18, 2009
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 17, 2009Construction CLASS - 3
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERT OF OCCUPANCY OR BLDG DEPT RECORDS NOTED PARKING SPACES FOR MORE THAN 200 CARS OBSERVED OPERATIONS OF A CAR RENTAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AT 1ST FL LVL CONTRARY TO C/O
#34775450M
Jun 18, 2009
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 2, 2007Construction Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN - INTERIOR. 5TH FLOOR - CONCRETE ROOMS HAS VARIOUSSTRESS CRACKS THROUGHOUT FLOOR. 4TH FLOOR - LARGE STRUCTURAL CRACKS INTHE MIDDLE OF TWO BEAMS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR. 3RD, 2ND FLOOR -
#34619357N
Dec 27, 2007
IN VIOLATION
$0
Nov 2, 2007Construction Non-Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #17844 DATED 9/22/31. THERE ARE APPROX 30 PARKING STALLS PER FLOOR. THEY HAVEINCREASED THE OCCUPANCY OF CARS & WEIGHT ON THE FLOOR BY ADDING ONE
#34619356L
Mar 6, 2008
IN VIOLATION
$0
Nov 4, 2005Construction Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL. DEFECTS NOTED: REAR FACADE, FIFTH & FOURTH FLOORS EACH BELOW FIRESCAPE HAVE OPEN MORTAR JOINTS AND VERTICAL CRACK. REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL. MAKE ALL NECESSARY
#34502130J
Feb 9, 2006
IN VIOLATION
$0
Nov 4, 2005Construction Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG. DEFECTS NOTED: FIFTH FLOOR FRONT STAIRWELL CONCRETE CEILING HAS EXPOSED REINFORCING & SPALLING. CONCRETE CEILING BEAM AT FRONT EXIT DOOR & CENTER EXPOSED REINFORCING & CRACKED BEAM. FO
#34502131L
Feb 9, 2006
IN VIOLATION
$0
Nov 19, 2003Construction Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN:DEFECT NOTED:-EXPOSED REBAR,CRACKED AND SPALLING CONCRETE AT CELLAR 2,3,4,5 FLOORS THROUGHOUT.REMEDY:MAKE ALL REPAIRS
#34408040P
Feb 26, 2004
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Apr 11, 1994Elevators Hazardous
15M, 16H, 18X, 30I, 31L, 32L, 36I, 37R, 50Y, 50Y, 34I, 73O, 52#. 37R- JUMPERS ON BACK. CEASE USE UNTIL ITEMS 15M, 18X, 37R ARE COMPLIED WITE. BEFORE RETURNING TO SERVICE CALL 312-8750 FOR REINSPECTION
#38041016M
May 12, 1994
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 2, 2020FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00253
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 2, 2020FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00253
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (7)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 2, 2020Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
May 2, 2020Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 7:06 AM ET. BBL 1012140010.

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