Manhattan · Block 202 · Lot 25 · 10013

46 Bowery

3 floors · 47,500 sq ft · built 1960 · class K4 · owner of record: China Arcade,

37open violations
$12,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
191dto Energy and water benchmarking

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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)
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 47,500 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
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 (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: 2026-09-18 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1) · $12,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Feb 6, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED NEW ELECTRICAL WORK THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETED WITHOUT REMOVAL OF STOP WORK ORDER NUMBER 1478586 FOR REMOVAL OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY WIRING, C
#39079143P
Dec 21, 2023
DEFAULT
$12,500
DOB (15)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 5, 2021CONSTRUCTION
EMERG WRK ORDR:A PORTN FRNT FACDE@BOWERY ST APPROX(50'WX30'H)PARTIALLY COLPSED,DETACHING FRM BACK UP WALL ONTO SIDEWALK.THERE ARE MORE PIECES OF FACADE IMPROP ATTACHED&AT RISK FURTHER COLP.THIS REPRESNTS ADANGER TO THE PUBLIC.OWNR TO IMMD ENGAGE NYSPE&CONTR,INSTL SW SHED@EXP1.REMVE ALL LOOSE DEBRIS.
#FEU10301FF
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 5, 2021CONSTRUCTION
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55'-0" X 15'-0" SECTION OF STYROFOAM STUCCO COLLAPSED FROM 3RD FLOOR LEVEL FACADE ON TO PEDESTRIANS SIDEWALK AT EXPO # 01. REMAINING STUCCO OBSERVED LOOSE AND POTENTIAL COLLAPSE CONDITION.
#21-00104
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 5, 2021CONSTRUCTION
FTM:A PORTN OF FRNT FACDE@BOWERY APPROX(50'WX30'H)PRTLY COLPSD DETACHG FROM BACK UP WALL ONTO SIDWLK.BOTH FACADES PRESENT THE SAME DEFICIENCY AND ARE IMPROP ATTCHD TO BACK UP WALL.REPRESENTS A DNGER TO THE PUBLC OWNR TO ENGAGE NYS PE&CONTR & EVALU THE WHOLE BLDG(BOWERY&ELIZ).OBTAIN PRMTS TO RPR N/L/
#FEU10303FF
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 5, 2021CONSTRUCTION
FTM:PORTN OF FRNT FACDE@BOWERY ST APROX(50'WX30'H)PRTLY COLPSD,DETCHG FRM BACK UP WALL ONTO SIDEWLK.BOTH FACADES PRESENT THE SAME DEFICIENCY AND ARE IMPROP ATTACHED TO BACK UP WALL.THIS REPRESENTS A DNGER TO THE PUBLC.OWNR TO ENGAGE NYSPE&CONTR&EVAL THE WHOLE BLDG(BOWERY&ELIZ ST) OBTAN PRMTS TO RPR
#FEU10302FF
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
#00365
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
#00366
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
#00367
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00422
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00420
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00421
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 14, 2016(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00512
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 14, 2016(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00511
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 19, 1991CONSTRUCTION

#NELA02
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Jun 29, 1991CONSTRUCTION

#EM11A
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Jun 15, 1991CONSTRUCTION

#EM2
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (22)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
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 2020 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 26, 2018Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 26, 2018Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 26, 2018Elevators ACC1
Active
Nov 14, 2016Elevators ACC1
Active
Nov 14, 2016Elevators ACC1
Active
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City records as of Oct 22, 2026, 6:31 AM ET. BBL 1002020025.

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