638 East 14 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00396-0026Map
Owner of record: Gmart De 2022
638 East 14 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Gmart De 2022. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 26, 2023. 13 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 31
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 17
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 26, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story
Apr 26, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall
Apr 26, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide operable door knob at roof bulkhead door for re-entry at public hall
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening at roof bulkhead door at public hall
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing at west exterior wall at roof bulkhead at public hall
Apr 26, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east court at cellar
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 400 sq ft fire retardant material at ceiling throughout at cellar
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 15951856 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose lower window sash at fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 17
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 17
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective slopping wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 17
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to front area way at building front at cellar
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2018
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window sealed with plywood 5th sty to roof at bulkhead.
May 8, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1st sty rear east apt 4. , section '' ''
Mar 26, 1986 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35666668z issued on 04/26/2023 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to file permi
May 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#3566668z issued on 4/26/23 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01., comply wit
Feb 12, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#3566668z issued on 4/26/23 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to
Dec 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note:at time of inspection observed excessive amounts of stored bags of plastic bottles and cans from floor to ceiling. this causes a safety hazard to the occupants of
Apr 26, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712-27-345. note:at time of inspection observed fire stoppingmaterials removed from the ceiling in the cellar in 2 different areas
Apr 26, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note at time of inspection observed walls erected from floor to ceiling w/ doors creating a living space. there was food furniture refrigerator microwave close. on the dob records c of o stat
Apr 26, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Glass in rear of blr missing seal base of chimney,hard pipe gas line to regulator,coil gsk rotted,seal hole above oil tnk
Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Hazardous
Corroded iron supportangles and stringers. remedy: remove and replacecorroded iron support angles and stringers.
Jul 6, 1988 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 8A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 16
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 30, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 30, 2006 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,740 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,779 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 396 / 26
- Assessed value
- $1,494,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104055, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 638 East 14 Street
Who owns 638 East 14 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gmart De 2022.
Does 638 East 14 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 638 East 14 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 638 East 14 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 638 East 14 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.