Manhattan · Block 425 · Lot 8 · 10002

197 Bowery

9 floors · 24,668 sq ft · built 1900 · class N2 · owner of record: Common Ground Community Iv Housing Dvlpm Nt Fund Cp

27open violations
$80,015ECB/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 $256,000 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
Annual boiler inspection (3 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-03-16 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (22) · $80,015 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 9, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION GAS LEAK WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASMENT AS PER PC 102.3 . INSTALLATIONS, BOTH EXISTING AND NEW, AND PARTS THEREOF SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORIG
#39191824K
Oct 1, 2026
DEFAULT
$2,530
Jun 9, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATING. .HOLE PENETRATIONS IN BATHROOM ON THE 8TH FLOOR. PLASTIC ACCESS PANELS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE
#39191819X
Oct 1, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jun 9, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION MISSING TRAP WRAPS AND OPEN ENDED TOILETS SEATS THROUGHOUT BUILDING 420.3 WATER CLOSET SEATS. WATER CLOSETS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH SEATS OF SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALL SEATS OF WATE
#39191825M
Oct 1, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jan 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION #39105724J ISSUED 2/6/2024 FOR NONCOMPLIANCE RELATED TO ORIGINAL VIOLATION #39074771N ISSUED 11/30/2022 FOR SEVERE CORROSION AT ELECTRICAL BOXES AND FI
#39172988N
Oct 27, 2026
$1,250
Jan 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
ACCESS GRANTED. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION #39151203L ISSUED 6/16/2025. ALTHOUGH THE VIOLATING CONDITION INVOLVING STORAGE ITEMS UNDER THE STAIRCASE HAS BEEN REMOVED, THE VIOLATI
#39172991Y
Oct 27, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Jan 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
ACCESS GRANTED, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION #39074772P ISSUED 11/30/2022. OBSERVED SAFETY SYSTEM ROOFTOP GENERATOR NOW REPAIRED., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39172989P
Oct 27, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Jan 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
ACCESS GRANTED, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 AGGRAVATED VIOLATION #39114531H ISSUED 5/16/2024. OBSERVED SAFETY SYSTEM ROOFTOP GENERATOR NOW REPAIRED., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39172992X
Oct 27, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Jan 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
ACCESS GRANTED. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 AGGRAVATED VIOLATION #39151201H ISSUED 6/16/2025. FIRESTOPPING HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND PLASTIC PANELS REMOVED; NO VIOLATING CONDITIONS OBSERVED.,
#39172993H
Oct 27, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Jan 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION #39101575R ISSUED 12/15/2023 FOR NONCOMPLIANCE RELATED TO ORIGINAL VIOLATION #39074771N ISSUED 11/30/2022 FOR SEVERE CORROSION AT ELECTRICAL BOXES AND
#39172990M
Oct 27, 2026
$1,250
Jun 16, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
UNSAFE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STORAGE UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE. LOCATED IN STORAGE AT BASEMENT LEVEL. (CARDBOARD BOXES. GARBAGE BAGS, PAINT BUCKETS, CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND
#39151203L
Jul 16, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Jun 16, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. OBSERVED NON SELF CLOSING DOORS IN RPZ ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND GAS METER ROOM AT BASEMENT LEVEL. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD., REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR
#39151202J
Jul 16, 2026
DEFAULT
$3,125
Jun 16, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPING PER BC 712.3 (2014 CODE); 27-345; BC 711.2.4 (2022 CODE. OBSERVE HOLE PENETRATIONS AND UNPERMITTED PLASTIC ACCESS PANELS THROUGHOUT THE BU
#39151201H
Jul 16, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Jun 13, 2025Elevators CLASS - 2
CLASS 2 ITEMS: DOOR OPERATOR COVER MISSING, PROVIDE. IN CAR 4 FLOOR BUTTON LIGHT INOPERATIVE, REPAIR. PIT DIRTY, CLEAN ENTIRE PIT AREA.
#39150987Y
Jul 16, 2026
DEFAULT
$3,125
May 16, 2024Unknown CLASS - 2
I OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA THE UNPERMITTED STORAGE BENEATH THE ATS EQUIPMENT OF FURNITURE AND BUILDING EQUIPMENT. NO STORAGE IS PERMITTED WITHIN 30-36 INCHES OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT., PROVIDE/MAINTAIN ACCE
#39114529Z
Jun 5, 2025
DEFAULT
$2,500
May 16, 2024Unknown CLASS - 2
I OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTS CONDUITS AND RACEWAYS TO SUPPLY POWER TO EXIT SIGNS, POWER MODULES FOR OUTLETS AND DATA TO DESKS IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA. ALL ELECTRIC
#39114530X
Aug 22, 2024
DEFAULT
$4,000
May 16, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER AS STATED IN ECB# 39074772P AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 FOR DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT., COMPLY WITH COMM
#39114528R
Jun 5, 2025
DEFAULT
$6,250
May 16, 2024Unknown CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED IN THE ROOFTOP GENERATOR ROOM THE GENERATOR STILL IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR AND NOT IN USE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS., COMPLY WITH EC; COMPLY WITH EC AND MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS.
#39114531H
Jun 5, 2025
DEFAULT
$16,000
May 16, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER AS STATED IN ECB# 39074771N ISSUED ON 11/30/2022 AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND RCNY 102-01., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S
#39114514X
Jun 5, 2025
DEFAULT
$4,985
Feb 6, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 39074771N ISSUED ON 11/30/22 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. (MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIO
#39105724J
Apr 18, 2024
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 30, 2022Unknown CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED ON THE ROOFTOP LEVEL THE GENERATOR DEFECTIVE AND INOPERABLE. THE SAFETY SYSTEM SHALL BE MAINTAIN AND IN OPERATION AT ALL TIMES., COMPLY WITH EC; MAINTAIN SAFETY SYSTEMS AT ALL TIMES.
#39074772P
Mar 9, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$0
Apr 7, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
I OBSERVED AN ACTIVE LEAK ON A DEFECTIVE HOT WATER STORAGE TANK IN THE BOILER ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT/CELLAR., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39059824M
Sep 1, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Sep 9, 2019Unknown CLASS - 2
I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WATER CLAMP DETERIORATED TO THE POINT OF DISREPAIR, I OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE POTABLE WATER METER, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT COMPLETELY DETERIORATED AND UN-M
#39009142J
Oct 24, 2019
DEFAULT
$0
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Dec 11, 2024FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00037
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 31, 2018NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
#01071
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Dec 11, 2024AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
May 31, 2018Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
Active
HPD (3) · C 0 · B 2 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 28, 2026B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT 2nd COMMUNITY BATHROOM FROM EAST, 2nd STORYNov 2, 2026
Sep 28, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT 2nd COMMUNITY BATHROOM FROM EAST, 2nd STORYNov 2, 2026
Sep 28, 2026A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT 2nd COMMUNITY BATHROOM FROM EAST, 2nd STORYJan 1, 2027

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 28, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT 2nd COMMUNITY BATHROOM FROM EAST, 2nd STORYOpen
Sep 28, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT 2nd COMMUNITY BATHROOM FROM EAST, 2nd STORYOpen
Sep 28, 2026HPD A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT 2nd COMMUNITY BATHROOM FROM EAST, 2nd STORYOpen

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City records as of Oct 22, 2026, 1:41 AM ET. BBL 1004250008.

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