Manhattan · Block 424 · Lot 6 · 10002

161 Bowery

7 floors · 18,994 sq ft · built 1920 · class O6 · owner of record: Nm Bowery Llc

14open violations
$25,625ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
122dto Facade inspection report (Cycle 10A)

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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 70 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Facade inspection report (Cycle 10A) Applies
Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2025 to Feb 21, 2027
What this is

Buildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 4, 5, 6 or 9 are in sub-cycle 10A. DOB facade records for this building show $334,180 in late-filing or failure-to-file penalties. Agency page

Feb 21, 2027
in 122 days
No Cycle 10 report on record yet
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
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 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 801 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (6) · $25,625 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 22, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. AS NOTED: TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR A CLUB/EVENT SPACE WITH D.J./SPEAKERS MAKESHIFT BAR AND SEATING
#35728237H
Oct 29, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Mar 9, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTE:-OBSERVED DETERIORATING MASONRY ON EXP #2(NORTH ELEVATION) WHICH INCLUDES SPALLED/SPALLING CEMENTIOUS COATING/PAINT AND CRACKED DECORATIVE ST
#35686133K
Nov 7, 2024
DEFAULT
$3,125
Nov 9, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 3 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING WITH SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE WITH LIGHTING NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.PROVIDE LIGHTING DUSK TILL DAWN
#39523232P
Jan 18, 2024
DEFAULT
$5,000
Oct 27, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIORS AND APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION DEFECTIVE FACADE OBSERVED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND EXPOSURES. ÝREPAIRS NOT DONE. AS PER DOB VOL #090923FA0301MH¨. (A)-EXPOSURE #1
#35675330X
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Sep 9, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO TAKE/PROVIDE REQUIRED MEASURES TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AT ADESINATED UNSAFE BUILDING FACADE. UNSAFE NOTIFICATION "FISP3"#UNSAFE-900775-9A-001 WAS FILED ON 08-22-2023. AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED
#35670937J
Nov 16, 2023
DEFAULT
$12,500
Dec 9, 2022Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#900775.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRE
#37024623N
Mar 30, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
DOB (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 9, 2023CONSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER:DUE TO UNSAFE CONDITONS OBSERVED@ WEST ELEVATION EXPOSURE #1:CRACKED CONCRETE AT 7TH FLOOR REMEDY:IMMEIDATELY PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES/SIDEWALK SHED @ WEST ELEVATION AND REPAIR THE DEFECTED FACADE
#FA0301MH
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 30, 2023FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS (FACADE)
CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
#00655
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 30, 2023HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE)
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
#911249
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 22, 2022NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
#00080
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 30, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Aug 30, 2023Facades FISPFCS
CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
Active
Aug 30, 2023Facades FISPHAZ
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
Active
Aug 25, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Feb 22, 2022Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 30, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Aug 22, 2026ECBConstruction: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. AS NOTED: TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR A CLUB/EVENT SPACE WITH D.J./SPEAKERS MAKESHIFT BAR AND SEATINGOpen

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City records as of Oct 22, 2026, 7:16 AM ET. BBL 1004240006.

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