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220 West Houston Street · Manhattan · BBL 1005280015 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

$12,500 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

16 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Outdoor Dining (9) · Missed Collection (2) · Homeless Person Assistance (1) · Blocked Driveway (1) · Noise (1) · General Construction/Plumbing (1).

Filed construction activity

$411,500 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (6 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,430,000 $643,500
2026$1,396,000 $628,200
2027$1,482,000 $666,900

The city's market estimate has risen 4% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
BrooklyneerAmericanB—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

2 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2015 (0 in the last three years).

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayHouston St — 1 · 150 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Spring St — C E · 950 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Downtown only)
BusNearest boarding stop: West Houston St / Varick St — M21 · 50 ft
Citi BikeKing St & Varick St · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 003 Charrette School
Middle: M.S. 297. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

220 West Houston Street

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

16 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $749,000 on 1983-10-21 (lender: Bernstein, S.s. Exec&tr and Karnow, Florence L Dec'd), covering 5 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1983-10-21Mortgage $749,000 — from BOB & MOLLIE, INC. to KARNOW, FLORENCE L DEC'D; BERNSTEIN, S.S. EXEC&TR; KARNOW, LOUIS DEC'D $749,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201701214
201801135
201901034
202000202
202100224
202200123
20230122620
20240012416
2025343515
2026472215
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The last 12 months — 21 records

DateRecord
2026-09-29311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-09-29Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-08-17Job filed: Structural renovations to existing bar.
2026-08-13Boiler inspection
2026-08-13Boiler inspection
2026-08-12Job filed: Interior plumbing renovations to existing bar restroom and cellar.
2026-08-12Job filed: Mechanical system renovations to existing bar. Work excludes basement and kitchen.
2026-08-06Job filed: Interior renovations to existing eating and drinking establishment. no chagne in use , egress or occupancy.
2026-06-05FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-05-15FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-05-14FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-05-01FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2026-02-16FDNY inspection (AGED_OUT)
2026-01-13FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-01-12FDNY inspection (ALT)
2025-12-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-22Boiler inspection — defects found
2025-12-17Job filed: CONVERSION OF PORTION OF EXTG NON-RESID. BLDG TO MIXED USE BY CONVERTING NON-CONFORMING COMMERCIAL USE TO RESIDENTIAL USE. NEW INTER. RENOV.: INSTALLA
2025-11-18ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ATOI OF 3RD FL OBSERVED WORK CONTRARY TO DOB APPROVED PLANS ACTIVE JOB#M01203965.DOES NOT CONFORM TO PLANS. HAS AN ADDED SKYLIGHT
2025-11-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2025-11-17DOB complaint, category ?

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-29311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-09-29Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-08-17Job filed: Structural renovations to existing bar.$10,000
2026-08-13Boiler inspection
2026-08-13Boiler inspection
2026-08-12Job filed: Interior plumbing renovations to existing bar restroom and cellar.$30,000
2026-08-12Job filed: Mechanical system renovations to existing bar. Work excludes basement and kitchen.$50,000
2026-08-06Job filed: Interior renovations to existing eating and drinking establishment. no chagne in use , egress or occupancy.$80,000
2026-06-05FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-05-15FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-05-14FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-05-01FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2026-02-16FDNY inspection (AGED_OUT)
2026-01-13FDNY inspection (ALT)
2026-01-12FDNY inspection (ALT)
2025
2025-12-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-22Boiler inspection — defects found
2025-12-17Job filed: CONVERSION OF PORTION OF EXTG NON-RESID. BLDG TO MIXED USE BY CONVERTING NON-CONFORMING COMMERCIAL USE TO RESIDENTIAL USE. NEW INTER. RENOV.: INSTALLA$120,750
2025-11-18ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ATOI OF 3RD FL OBSERVED WORK CONTRARY TO DOB APPROVED PLANS ACTIVE JOB#M01203965.DOES NOT CONFORM TO PLANS. HAS AN ADDED SKYLIGHT $12,500
2025-11-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2025-11-17DOB complaint, category ?
2025-10-09FDNY inspection (ALT)
2025-10-09FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2025-07-10Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-06-26Boiler inspection
2025-06-26Boiler inspection
2025-05-28Boiler inspection
2025-04-16Job filed: CONVERSION OF PORTION OF EXTG NON-RESID. BLDG TO MIXED USE BY CONVERTING NON-CONFORMING COMMERCIAL USE TO RESIDENTIAL USE. NEW INTER. RENOV.: INSTALLA$120,750
2025-01-24311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-01-19311: Missed Collection — Trash
2024
2024-12-24311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-12-17Boiler inspection
2024-12-17Boiler inspection — defects found
2024-12-15311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2024-12-13311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-12-06311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-12-06311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-12-03311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-11-30311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-11-18Boiler inspection — defects found
2024-11-02311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2024-09-25311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-07-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-06-27311: Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
2024-01-24311: Homeless Person Assistance
2024-01-10311: Outdoor Dining — Street Zone Blocked
2023
2023-12-07Boiler inspection — defects found
2023-11-30Boiler inspection
2023-10-24Boiler inspection
2023-07-16311: Lost Property — Electronics/Phones
2023-07-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-02Restaurant inspection: BROOKLYNEER — grade B
2023-05-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-24311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2022
2022-10-26311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-06-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-05-11Restaurant inspection: BROOKLYNEER
2021
2021-12-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-11-10Boiler inspection
2021-04-28311: Mass Gathering Complaint — Mass Gathering
2021-03-24311: Street Condition — Pothole
2020
2020-12-07311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-10-31311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2019
2019-12-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-09-11Boiler inspection
2019-06-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2018
2018-12-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-09-19311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2018-06-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-03-23Boiler inspection
2017
2017-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2017-02-06311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2017-02-06311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016
2016-12-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-09-14311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-09-13311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-09-13311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-09-11311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-09-09311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-09-09311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-05-11311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2016-02-13311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2015
2015-10-10311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2015-06-07311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2015-05-26Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-05-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-01-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2014
2014-10-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-10-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-10-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PLYWOOD FENCE AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014-10-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF MATERIAL ONLY HOIST AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014-10-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF MATERIAL ONLY HOIST AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014-10-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-05-27Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-05-27Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-05-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014-05-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014-04-02Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-04-02Job filed: INSTALL CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN CONJUNTION WITH VAULT REPAIR APPLICATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCUPANCY.
2014-04-02Job filed: INSTALL CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN CONJUNTION WITH VAULT REPAIR APPLICATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCUPANCY.
2014-03-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2013
2013-10-24Job filed: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH FA?ADE AND ROOF RESTORATION. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$360,000
2013-10-03Job filed: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH VAULT REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$30,000
2013-10-03Job filed: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH VAULT REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$30,000
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-03-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-12-10311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2011-11-15311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2011-02-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-11-04311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2010-11-04DOB complaint, category ?
2010-03-03Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-02-04Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-06-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-06-05Job filed: FILING HEREWITH FOR UNDERPINNING AS PER PLANS. THIS APPLICATION IS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APPLICATION 110009794.$1,000
2009-06-05Job filed: FILING HEREWITH FOR UNDERPINNING AS PER PLANS. THIS APPLICATION IS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APPLICATION 110009794.$1,000
2009-05-07Job filed: EXTERIOR RENOVATION FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATI$80,000
2009-05-07Job filed: EXTERIOR RENOVATION FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATI$80,000
2008
2008-04-24Deed — from ESTATE OF WILLIAM GOTTLIEB; BENDER, MOLLIE to 220 WEST HOUSTON STREET LLC
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-06-28WSAT — from BOB AND MOLLY, INC. to KARNOW, FLORENCE L.DECEASED; BERNSTEIN, STEPHEN S. AS SOLE SERVIVING
1998
1998-02-11Permit EW — ISSUED
1995
1995-12-12Agreement — from BOB & MOLLY, INC. to MANHEIMER, JACOB A.TRUSTEE; KARNOW, FLORENCE L/W/T; KARNOW, LOUIS L/W/T
1994
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1994-04-29SMIS — from GOTTLIEB, WILLIAM to CHEMICAL BANK
1994-04-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1993
1993-11-17Permit EW — ISSUED
1993-07-19Permit EW — ISSUED
1991
1991-03-06Agreement — from BOB & MOLLY INC to MANHEIMER, JACOB A.TR; KARNOW, LOUIS LWT; KARNOW, FLORENCE L.LWT
1990
1990-12-12DECL — from GOTTLIEB, WILLIAM
1983
1983-10-21Deed — from BERNSTEIN, S. S. EXEC&TR; KARNOW, FLORENCE L LWT; KARNOW, LOUIS L/W/T to BOB & MOLLIE, INC.
1983-10-21Mortgage $749,000 — from BOB & MOLLIE, INC. to KARNOW, FLORENCE L DEC'D; BERNSTEIN, S.S. EXEC&TR; KARNOW, LOUIS DEC'D$749,000
1983-10-21Deed — from BOB & MOLLIE, INC. to GOTTLIEB, WILLIAM

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