43 East 20th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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 1901
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 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 8-story building located in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, containing 4 residential units. Built in 1901.
The neighborhood: Flatiron District
Manhattan · 274 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,915 1BR · $9,000 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
1 park · 0.3 acres · incl. Worth Square
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
- Pests6
- Structural6
- Safety3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS 5PCS AT CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
May 1, 2007Class C - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 8FL, 8th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Sep 20, 2006Class C - Security
ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIRED 100 WATTS (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT) AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORY
Sep 6, 2016Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Aug 27, 2007Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK FROM ABOVE, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jun 28, 2007Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,915.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,915 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $9,000 | — |
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
FORTY THREE EAST
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 18 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 91 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 Flatiron District is about $4,915/month for a one-bedroom.