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197 East 4 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00400-0059Map

Owner of record: Marmel Realty Corp

197 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Marmel Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 58

  • A

    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
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Oct 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock to fire escape window. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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 15, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 15, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Apr 14, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to the roof at public hall

    Aug 14, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall

    Aug 14, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads throughout all stories at public hall

    Aug 14, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 5th sty front apt 5fl missing. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1988 · Apt 5FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition commercial converted to class a apt 1 sty in conjuction with cellar contrary to c of o 75156. , section '' ''

    Sep 2, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner extending through bldg front exterior brick wall out over 5th sty front fire escape balcony.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door from street to vestibule.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts required no fixture present.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3rd sty apt.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 4th sty apt.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder and wood at 5th sty public hall.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at front all stys.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective spalling brownstone east all stories.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and soffits 1st sty to 5th sty public hall all stys.

    Sep 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. work noted: ar apartment 2 on the 2nd floor, erected full height partition wallsto create an additional room, equipped and arranged as a bedroom(labeled "b"). remedy: obtain all permits.

    Apr 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide required natural light and ventilation for every bedroom. noted: at apartment 3 on the 2nd floor having created an additional room, equi

    Apr 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. defect noted: exterior concrete block window lintel at front of building is missing asection located on sro floor adjacent to 199 east 4 street. remedy: ma

    Mar 12, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes.c/o75156 indicates bldg to be legally approved as classa multiple dwelling.now unit2 used/converted to transient use having guest w

    Jul 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.lack of system of automatic sprinkler where required as per bc903.2&27-954 for transient use@unit2 on 2fl.discont illegal occupancy

    Jul 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.failure to provide #of required means of egress for every fl per bc1018.1&27-366 for transient use in apt2(2fl).discont illegal occupancy

    Jul 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use in apt2(2fl) discont illegal occupancy

    Jul 27, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 15, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    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 (C4)
Year built
1913
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
7,904 ft²
Lot area
2,404 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
400 / 59
Assessed value
$2,240,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #139283, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.

Questions about 197 East 4 Street

Who owns 197 East 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marmel Realty Corp.

Does 197 East 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 East 4 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 197 East 4 Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 East 4 Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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