199 East 4 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00400-0058Map
Owner of record: 199-203 E4 Property Owner LLC
199 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 199-203 E4 Property Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 105
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 · 69
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at rear yard yard
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at rear yard court
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding from window obstructing egress balcony at 4th and 5th story balcony at building front
Aug 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit protruding outside window in fire escape balcony at building front at fire escape, 5th story
Dec 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner units protruding outside window at balcony at building front , 4th story
Dec 11, 2019
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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Sep 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt gful, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2016 · Apt GFUL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt gful, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2016 · Apt GFUL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling lighting fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 3rd and 8th marble treads at the 4th story leading to the 5th story at the public hall stairs.
Jan 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at shower stall in bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at shower stall in bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 3rd and 8th concrete treads up from bottom at public hall stairs, 4th story
Nov 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bent metal nosing at 1st, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th concrete treads up from bottom at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 2, 2015
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods south drop ladder at fire escape
Sep 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Sep 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at water closet compartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the water closet compartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Filed a certificate form, application etc, containing a material falsestatement(s). noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on section #26 of pw1 job application #122168572, which was filed on
Mar 21, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form, application etc, containing a material falsestatement(s). noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on section #26 of pw1 job application #122168572, which was filed on
Mar 21, 2018
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the dept.noted:written based upon prior ecb violation #34534936p is in default, no records or permits issued as per dob records. remedy:comply w/ an order of the dept.
Jan 12, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: note: the ceiling in ground fl store "venus body art is unsecured, has significant bulge & is in danger of collapse. remedy: vacate premises make necessary repairs & provide engineers
Sep 20, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Viol written based upon no record of correction for vio #3452331z on 5/24/06 for work w/o permit. no permit on record. remedy: comply w/ commissioners order & contract boro office for inspection.
Sep 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dob records which indicate cellar legal for storage & boiler rm cellar now occupied as retail (tattoo) establishment tattoo parlor w/ tattoo rms in cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal
Sep 20, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit at the ground fl an opening for a staircase leading into basement has been installed also partition walls have being eredted creating 2 tatooing rooms & 2 rms for storage.
May 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dob records. legal use is storage at the basement level. illegal use is being used as tatoo rms (2) & also as a jewerly maanufacturing area w/workstations & tools.
May 24, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. at the ground fl level the ceiling (approx. 6' x 12') section is bowed & appears to be in danger of falling. remedy:make safe/make all necessary repairs maintain bldg
May 24, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt UNIT6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt UNIT6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt GROUND
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt GF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt APTGF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt GF
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt GF
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt GF
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 9, 2019 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 17, 2016 · Apt GFUL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt GF
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt GF
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt GF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt APT3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 7,110 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,404 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 400 / 58
- Assessed value
- $2,014,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120797, last renewed Nov 21, 2024.
Questions about 199 East 4 Street
Who owns 199 East 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 199-203 E4 Property Owner LLC.
Does 199 East 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 199 East 4 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 199 East 4 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 199 East 4 Street?
It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.