Manhattan · Block 298 · Lot 20 · 10002

23 Ludlow Street

5 floors · 12 apartments · 24,561 sq ft · built 1900 · class C7 · owner of record: Vjhc Holding Corp.

53open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
4HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
62dto Bedbug annual filing

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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 62 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 62 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 78 days
Annual
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

Sep 1, 2027
in 306 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
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 793 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 21, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
CEASE USE: UNSAFE USAGE OF DEVICE. WORK WAS BEING PERFORMED ON DEVICE AND HOISTWAY DOOR WAS LEFT WIDE OPEN AND ESCAPE HATCH WAS OPEN WITH NO BARRICADES. PUBLIC COULD HAVE FALLEN DOWN INTO ELEVATOR. CEASE USE #
#39049817P
Sep 22, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jul 17, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. DEFECT NOTED: BLDG HAVING, 1- CRACKED BRICK WORK. LOOSE BRICKS, BULGING, BRICK WORD, 2- LEAVING OUTWARD PARAPET WALL OF NORTH FACADE (EXP #4) 3- SPALLING STONE
#34789567N
Apr 1, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (28)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 21, 2019ELEVATOR

#9027/654285
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 5, 2019ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST
#00311
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 4, 2018ELEVATOR

#9027/630294
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 15, 2017ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TEST
#00332
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 30, 2017ELEVATOR

#9027/606175
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00467
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2016NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
#00119
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 11, 2016ELEVATOR

#9027/576321
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 10, 2015ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST
#00250
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
#00249
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
#00384
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 26, 2013ELEVATOR

#9028/487405
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2012ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
#00232
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 15, 2012(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2010 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00060
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 18, 2012ELEVATOR

#9028/416126
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 26, 2010ELEVATOR

#9027/362220
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 8, 2010ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST

#00332
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 2, 2010ELEVATOR

#9028/327570
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 29, 2008ELEVATOR

#9444/282858
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 13, 2007ELEVATOR

#94441205599
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 10, 2006ELEVATOR

#9444/160346
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 2, 2005ELEVATOR

#94441137254
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 27, 2004ELEVATOR

#9444/107262
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 8, 2003ELEVATOR

#9011/179273
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 3, 2002ELEVATOR
1P14428
#9013/150269
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 19, 2002LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#00235
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 25, 1999ELEVATOR
1P14428
#9013/101548
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 20, 1990CONSTRUCTION

#A4AM06
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (18)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 2, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection 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 2019 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Apr 5, 2019Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Sep 15, 2017Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Jan 3, 2017Elevators ACC1
Active
Jun 1, 2016Elevators EVCAT5
Active
Jun 10, 2015Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Oct 31, 2014Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Mar 31, 2014Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Oct 1, 2012Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Aug 15, 2012Elevators ACC1
Active
Oct 8, 2010Elevators VCAT1
Active
Feb 19, 2002Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (5) · C 4 · B 1 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 11, 2025B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 5TH STORY BALCONY, 1ST STACK FROM SOUTH AT EAST WALL AT FIRE ESCAPEOct 16, 2025
Aug 6, 2009CApt 2 · § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES 2 STY APT 2 KITCHEN & BATHROOM ER1 LOCATED AT APT 2Aug 12, 2009
Aug 6, 2009CApt 2 · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2 STY APT 2 KITCHEN & BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2Aug 12, 2009
Aug 6, 2009C§ 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 AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES 1 STY PUBLIC HALLAug 12, 2009
Aug 6, 2009C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILE ROOM DOOR LOCKED CELLARAug 12, 2009

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City records as of Oct 30, 2026, 8:20 AM ET. BBL 1002980020.

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