Manhattan · Block 844 · Lot 17 · 10003

31 Union Square

16 floors · 82 apartments · 138,800 sq ft · built 1902 · class D6 · owner of record: David Ellis Real Estate, L.P.

40open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
70dto 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 70 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 70 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (2 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: 2025-10-07 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 70 days
2 of 2 without an accepted 2026 report yet
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 86 days
Annual
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 $133,000 in late-filing or failure-to-file penalties. Agency page

Feb 21, 2027
in 122 days
No Cycle 10 report on record yet
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 138,800 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 191 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 191 days
Annual filing
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 314 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
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 5 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 1166 days
Next cycle year 2029
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2034) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2034
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 844). Agency page

Dec 31, 2034
in 2992 days
Next due 2034

Open violations

ECB / OATH (3)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jul 18, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED INTERIOR RENOVATIONS BEING PERFORMED TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR. UPON RESEARCH OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS IT WAS NOTED THAT WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER APPL
#39556785X
Sep 24, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jun 17, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
3309.1;NO OVERHEAD PROTETCION AT EXPO#4 UPON COMPLAINT INSPECTION OF A 16 STORY ALT 2 I OBSERVED NO OVERHEAD PROTETCION AT EXPO#3 OF 35 UNION SQ BUILDING EPXO#4 OF 31 UNION SQ BELOW SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD WORK AREA
#35421585H
Aug 15, 2019
DEFAULT
$0
Jul 30, 2014Unknown CLASS - 2
UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,APPARATUS MATERIALS DEVICES APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE.THE ENTIRE APT 4FL:FLEXIBLE CORDS USED AS PERMANENT WIRING DEFECTIVE(RECIP)TACKS OUTLETS ARE IN USE RECI
#35038423N
Jan 15, 2015
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#07871
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#30026
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 31, 2018NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
#01554
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 24, 2017LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
#01578
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#04446
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 12, 1989LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
1
#01321
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (7)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 18, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 5)
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
May 31, 2018Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
Active
Feb 24, 2017Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (24) · C 1 · B 9 · A 14
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE COUNTER TOP AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Oct 21, 2020BApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AROUND THE TWO RADIATORS AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNov 25, 2020
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT TWO WINDOW FRAMES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WINDOW STOOL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Oct 21, 2020BApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL AND THE CEILING INSIDE CLOSET IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNov 25, 2020
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT DOOR FRAME AT CLOSET. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Oct 21, 2020AApt 4F · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT DOOR FRAME AT ROOM ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 24, 2021
Dec 26, 2019AApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st KITCHEN FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 30, 2020
Dec 26, 2019BApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 30, 2020
Dec 26, 2019BApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS. IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 30, 2020
Dec 26, 2019BApt 4F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 30, 2020
Nov 20, 2017CApt 3E · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 17, 2017
Jan 8, 2015ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING & ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYApr 13, 2015
Jul 21, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYAug 25, 2010
Jul 21, 2010BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BULKHEAD LANDINGAug 25, 2010
Jul 21, 2010ASECTION 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS FOR LOBBY,1ST ,2ND ,3RD & 4TH STY PUBLIC HALLOct 24, 2010
Jul 21, 2010ASECTION 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. AT LOBBYOct 24, 2010
Jul 21, 2010ASECTION 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 MISSING SIGN AT LOBBYOct 24, 2010
Jul 21, 2010BSECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM. AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYAug 25, 2010
May 27, 2010BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT BULKHEAD TO ROOFJul 1, 2010
Aug 18, 2008AApt 15D · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CLG 15TH STY WEST APT 15D SOUTH ROOM. , SECTION '' ''Nov 21, 2008

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Aug 31, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Closed
Jul 18, 2026ECBConstruction: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED INTERIOR RENOVATIONS BEING PERFORMED TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR. UPON RESEARCH OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS IT WAS NOTED THAT WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER APPLOpen

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City records as of Oct 22, 2026, 5:45 AM ET. BBL 1008440017.

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