Manhattan · Block 203 · Lot 23 · 10013

78 Bowery

8 floors · 14,697 sq ft · built 1915 · class O6 · owner of record: Bowery Tower Llc

14open violations
$24,405ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
853dto Facade inspection report (Cycle 10C)

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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 10C) Applies
Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2027 to Feb 21, 2029
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 1, 2 or 3 are in sub-cycle 10C. DOB facade records for this building show $64,000 in late-filing or failure-to-file penalties. Agency page

Feb 21, 2029
in 853 days
Filing window not open yet
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 2 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

Open violations

ECB / OATH (6) · $24,405 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 5, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O #110074286 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT GROUND FL CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS MASSAGE PARLOD "RENEW DAY SPA II" WITH 10 MASSAGE RMS,OILS & TOWELS., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP
#39165917K
Nov 19, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,280
Apr 8, 2025Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9C REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #917208. REMEDY: SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQU
#37034963Z
Apr 13, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Apr 15, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPT. OF BUILDINGS RECORDS. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT GROUND FLOOR HAS BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS MASSAGE PARLOR "RENEW DAY SPA 2" WITH 10 MASSAGE ROOMS, OILS AND TOW
#35676883K
Jun 20, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Mar 13, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O #110074286 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT GROUND FL CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS MASSAGE PARLOD "RENEW DAY SPA II" WITH 10 MASSAGE RMS,OILS & TOWELS.PREVIOUS ECB VIOLATION #356
#35668792P
Feb 15, 2024
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 9, 2022Zoning CLASS - 2
ILLEGAL USE IN COMMERICAL DISTRICT UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABISHMENT.PROHIBITED USE PER ZR12-10 OPERATING IN C6-1G ON 1ST FL LEVEL.NOTED:MASSEUSE OFFERED TO PERFORM FULL BODY MASSAGE AT RATE OF $50/HR
#35666082L
Feb 16, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Dec 9, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DEPT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT 1ST FL CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS 'RENEW DAY SPA II' WITH UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT MASSEUSE & 10 MASSAGE ROOMS,MASSAGE
#35666081J
Feb 16, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 22, 2024NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024
#01135
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 4, 2023FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00037
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Sep 18, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 2)
Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Feb 22, 2024Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 4, 2023AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
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 2022 Cat1 Test Report
Active
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City records as of Oct 22, 2026, 8:19 AM ET. BBL 1002030023.

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