20 John Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1920
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 4 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Financial District-Battery Park City, containing 3 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Financial District
Manhattan · 471 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,109 1BR · $4,998 2BR
9 subway stations nearby
8 parks · 3.1 acres · incl. Bowling Green
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Safety4
- Pests2
- Structural2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE TO BUILDING, , 1st STORY
May 18, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Feb 25, 2022Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE APARTMENT PANEL AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 18, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 18, 2026Class B - Safety
OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Feb 25, 2022Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,337.25 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,109 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,997.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $6,300 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
JOHN STREET COMMONS LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 12 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 442 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Financial District is about $5,109/month for a one-bedroom.