538 East 14 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00407-0027Map
Owner of record: Algernan LLC
538 East 14 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Algernan LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2024. 10 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 46
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing vestbule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories , all balconies and all componets at north stack building front at fire escape
Mar 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash,1st window from north at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to south court at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage biins at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2023
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2023
Open — False certification - 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 - 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed gate duplex upper level in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 20, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2005 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts. lights not on.
Jul 7, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditions at public hall stairs, 6th story
Apr 2, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Apr 2, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet east wall at front room 3 sty northwest apt 10. , section '' ''
Jul 6, 1999 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty northwest apt 10 head. , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1999 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty northwest apt 10. , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1999 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall north room 3 sty northwest apt 10. , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1999 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west and rear yard.
Jun 20, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling 2 sty public hall.
Jun 20, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Jun 20, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls thru out public hall.
Jun 20, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead stairs to roof.
Jun 20, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening dead bolt and eye arranged to be locked at roof.
Jun 20, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective chimney rear yard 5 sty to roof.
Mar 23, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling bulkhead to roof.
Mar 18, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry / wood flooring where required all stys public hall.
Mar 18, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating walls at lower west 1 sty public hall and vestibule.
Mar 18, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster walls at lower west 1 sty public hall and vestibule.
Mar 18, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire on ceiling 2 and 3 sty public hall.
Mar 18, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty front east apt 17 holman. located at apt 17
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen wooden floor 2 sty front west apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 2 sty front west apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls thru out 2 sty front west apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout.
Mar 18, 1998
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls & ceiling throughout cellar.
Mar 18, 1998
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate fire escapes window 5th sty rear east apt 16. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 16
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 5 sty rear west apt 15 ceiling at kitchen er1. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at cellar.
Feb 18, 1998
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Sccupancy contrary to that allowed by the c.o. or bldg dept records.c.o. #37673 allow's 10 ppl max to occupy the 1st fl store.premises d/b/a otto's shrunken head bar & lounge w/ occupancy for approx 50 ppl
Dec 2, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passenger or corridor required width decreased by obstruction:noted:at 5th & 6th story landings sheetrock stored in hallways causing a hazardous condition.remedy:removed obstructions immediately.
Apr 4, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 20
Close
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- General
Mold
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 20
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Nov 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - General
Floor
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - General
Floor
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 3, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 3, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - General
Locks
Mar 3, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 19, 2003 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 12,396 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,581 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 407 / 27
- Assessed value
- $1,489,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127065, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 538 East 14 Street
Who owns 538 East 14 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Algernan LLC.
Does 538 East 14 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 East 14 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 55% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 538 East 14 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 East 14 Street?
It has 20 residential units and 21 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.