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44 Avenue B

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00399-0035Map

Owner of record: 44 Ave B LLC

44 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 44 Ave B LLC. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
557

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 13% of the building's 16 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder using 3/8 bolts and nuts at east stack at 1st fire escape from east, 2nd story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west south walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north east south and west walls and ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and south,north walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide metal screen under skylight at bulkhead

    Feb 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materail at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south,north walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling and west wall at bulkhead

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at bulkhead

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door

    Feb 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of push paddel alarm device at bulkhead door

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at bulkhead

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations improperly located at foyer in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules improperly located at foyer in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 1, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories balconies at front east at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door

    Aug 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling. at public hall, 5th story

    May 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor incorrect frame. at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling. at public hall, 5th story

    May 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retardant material at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door at roof , 5th story

    Nov 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective boiler at boiler room

    Dec 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 30, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 30, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 2, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p37714

    Sep 21, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. rear metal chimney stack partially fell into rear yard. 4 sections are loose,defective in danger of falling into rear yard at this time. remedy: maintain exterior

    Sep 21, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar columns installed at cellar to help support washing machines and done w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit. obtain engineer's report on load of flr & shoring.

    Aug 30, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-301.1 failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner.noted: at cellar ceiling fire rated material has been allowed to deteriorate & fall,leaving ceiling unprotected. remedy: replace fire rated

    Aug 30, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at 5th fl apt # 5b, full demo, debris piled up on floor of apt bricks,lumber,sheetrock, from demo under appl # 110446401 exp 12/3/09

    May 19, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at public hallway 5th fl live electric receptacle protruding out with exposed wires into public hallway from wall approx 6" creatin

    May 19, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violating conditions 3a,50a,50b,50c 50a-1/2 space in joint off flue pipe 50b-flue pipe not supported properly on the top 50c- flue pipe/chimney must be raised 3' above the 46 ave b building wall.

    Feb 18, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154 51.3b.7a.15.16.21b.25b.32a.34b.39.40.45b.48a.50.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e. fumed smoke sealed boiler repair immediately call dob for reinspection 50 chimney doesn't extend 2 ft above structure w/i 10ft w/ suppor

    Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154 51.50.50a.50b 51 hwh missing gas vent (b vent) to roof w/support 2ft above structure w/i 10ft w/ weather cap 50 flue pipe bach piched flue reduced in size from hwh flue outlet also supported w/ band iron

    Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances. defect noted: building having at rear (exposures #3) appr. 18" in diameter metal chimney(exhaust duct) from 1st flr laundry & dry cleaner out of line & deteri

    Dec 9, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted:at the rearof bldg (west exposure) the chimney at the northwest bldg. corner is made of thin gage sheet metal & the top 5' is being held in place using

    Oct 14, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Sec 28-401.5.2 misc viol: exhaust opening fail to meet construction code. noted: at bldg rear northwest corner the exhaust chimney terminates within 10' of residential window immediately north of chimney. rem

    Oct 14, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Worn doesn't conform to approved plans # 104762892 non conforming wornnoted layout of kitchen & nearest closets not on plan suspending ceiling with spot lights transom window abov french doors.remedy:stop all w

    Feb 20, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely & properly remove construction debris from site app#104762892 defects noted:accum. of construction debris stored in apt 2cremedy:remove debris forthwith

    Feb 20, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide fire stopping where required due to construction in apt 2d' part of wall (fire rated material) demolished approx 20x10'x6remedy:provide fire stopping

    Feb 20, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain- in that constr. debris & garbage is being stored at the 1st fl rear yd creating a fire & health hazard. remedy: remove all garbage & debris forthwith

    Apr 17, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/50a/50b/32a (50a) the pipe not sealed to chiminey (50b)the pipe need support trap

    Nov 16, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/32a/32b/44b/27a/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/50h/(50a)the pipe not properly sealed to chiminey (50b)remove waste oil from boiler room (50c)back flow prevent or missing (50d)tire chamber need repair

    Nov 16, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building - in that metal chimney at rear is loose and defective between the 3rd and 4th stories, and being sealed with foil. chimney is also out of plumb. remedy: make all required repairs

    Nov 9, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. hazardous brick wall, at basement east at steps is cracked, defective and loose with part of wall, missing causing soil to be unsupported. (1) six foot high brick wall at south rea

    Dec 9, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 4B4THF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 4B4THF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 29, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 29, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 30, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
8,052 ft²
Lot area
1,920 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
399 / 35
Assessed value
$1,310,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105612, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 44 Avenue B

Who owns 44 Avenue B?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 44 Ave B LLC.

Does 44 Avenue B have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 44 Avenue B rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 44 Avenue B built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 44 Avenue B?

It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.