Manhattan · Block 422 · Lot 44 · 10002

208 Forsyth Street

5 floors · 12 apartments · 8,845 sq ft · built 1900 · class C6 · owner of record: Douglas Quackenbush

95open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
9HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
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 60 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 76 days
Annual
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 791 days
Next cycle year 2028
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) 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: 2026-06-04 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#21024
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#22439
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#01635
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 6, 2018LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
#02467
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 12, 2015CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING
#CER04DL
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 6, 2018Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (86) · C 9 · B 7 · A 70
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Sep 8, 2022C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE TO THE COURT YARD AT NORTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 22, 2022
Sep 6, 2022C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 12, 2022
Sep 6, 2022A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX SIGN MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 10, 2022
Sep 6, 2022A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.Dec 10, 2022
Sep 6, 2022A§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 10, 2022
Sep 6, 2022A§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 10, 2022
Sep 6, 2022A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 10, 2022
Sep 6, 2022A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 10, 2022
Sep 6, 2022A§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 10, 2022
Nov 1, 2018A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING, AND WALLS. AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYFeb 4, 2019
Feb 12, 2015CSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE MAKE SAFE BY PROPERLY REPAIRING THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT CRACK AT BUILDING FRONT 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH STORYS,Feb 20, 2015
May 8, 2012ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYAug 11, 2012
May 8, 2012ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYAug 11, 2012
May 22, 2008AApt 11 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CIELINGS 5 STY NORTH APT 11 KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 11Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AD26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILINGS & TRIM 5 STY NORTH APT 11 ENTIRE APT.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 8 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 4 STY APT 8 AT NORTH WATERCLOSET COMPT & KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 8Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 9 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 4 STY REAR APT 9 KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 9Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Jun 26, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE UNLAWFUL WOOD OR METAL LOUVRED OR SCREEN DOORS AND ASSEMBLIES FROM ENTRANCE TO AT ENTRANCE TO 2 STY SOUTH APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 8 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE &/OR ROTTEN WOODEN BEAM 4TH STY FRONT NORTH APT 8 KITCHEN CEILING. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 8 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 4TH STY FRONT NORTH APT 8 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 7 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED LEAK CEILING 3STY SOUTH APT 7 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 7 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 3STY SOUTH APT 7 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TILE FLOOR 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL AT REAR.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT CEILING.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 9 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING 4TH STY REAR APT 9 WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT. LOCATED AT APT 9Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 8 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRIC CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES 4TH STY NORTH APT 8 FRONT ROOM & 2ND & 3RD FROM FRONT. LOCATED AT APT 8Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 3 · D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT 2ND STY REAR APT 3. LOCATED AT APT 3Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 3 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LEAKY HIGH TANK 2ND STY REAR APT 3. LOCATED AT APT 3Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 3 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL & CEILING 2ND STY REAR APT 3 WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT. LOCATED AT APT 3Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 3 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH 2ND STY REAR APT 3 REAR ROOM CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE. LOCATED AT APT 3Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 3 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CEILING 2ND STY REAR APT 3 PRIVATE HALL. LOCATED AT APT 3Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 3 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 2ND STY REAR APT 3 PRIVATE HALL. LOCATED AT APT 3Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 2 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING 2ND STY NORTH APT 2 KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 2Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR & FRAME 2ND STY SOUTH APT 4 WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT. LOCATED AT APT 4Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WINDOW GLASS 2ND STY SOUTH APT 4 FRONT ROOM SOUTH WINDOW. LOCATED AT APT 4Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING PARTING STRIPS 2ND STY SOUTH APT 4 FRONT ROOM NORTH WINDOW. LOCATED AT APT 4Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED CEILING LEAK 2ND STY SOUTH APT 4 WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT. LOCATED AT APT 4Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AD26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR ENTIRE.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALL 2 STY S APT 4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 2 STY S APT 4 WATER CLOSET COMP. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING 2 STY S APT 4 WATER CLOSET COMP. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 2 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING 2 STY NORTH EAST APT 2 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALLS 2STY SOUTH APT 4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED CEILING LEAK 2STY SOUTH APT 4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 6 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING 3STY SOUTH APT 6 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 2STY REAR S APT 4 WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING 2STY REAR S APT 4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 7 · D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE & OR MISSING HIGH FLUSH TANK OF WATER CLOSET 3RD STY SOUTH APT 7 WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 3 · D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR BY CLOSING SO AS TO BE GAS-TIGHT ALL OPENINGS IN THE 2 STY E APT 3 WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AD26-41.15 ADM CODE POST A SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY IDENTIFYING OWNER AND MANAGING AGENT.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 11 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 5TH STY NORTH APT 11 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 6 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HANDLE OF BATHTUB FAUCET 3RD STY REAR CENTER APT 6 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AD26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE HOT WATER FEED LINE BATHTUB 3 STORY SOUTH EAST APARTMENT 5 KITCHEN.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AD26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALL NEAR STAIRS PUB HALL ALL STYS.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008ASECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2 STY REAR CENTER APT SEALED.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 2 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRE 2ND STY NORTH APT 2 2ND ROOM FROM REAR & 2ND ROOM FROM FRONT. LOCATED AT APT 2Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008ASECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION OTHER APT ENTRANCE DOOR SEALED 2ND STY SOUTH APT AT FRONT.Aug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 2ND · SECTION 213, SUBD. 5 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE USE OF INTERIOR ROOM FOR LIVING OR PROVIDE A SINGLE OPENING OF AT LEAST 60 PERCENT OF AREA OF THE PARTITION TO ROOM HAVING WINDOW OPENING DIRECTLY TO STREET OR YARD 2 STY NORTH APT 2ND ROOM FROM FRONT & 2ND ROOM FROM REAR. LOCATED AT APT 2NDAug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 9 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS AND CEILING,4TH STY REAR APT 9 PRIVATE HALL. LOCATED AT APT 9Aug 25, 2008

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