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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 20, 2024

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
11
About 55% of the building's 20 apartments
Down from 12 in 2018

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 · 46

  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage biins at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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. lights not on.

    Jul 7, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditions at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty northwest apt 10 head. , section '' ''

    Jun 23, 1999 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty northwest apt 10. , section '' ''

    Jun 23, 1999 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 20, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 20, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls thru out public hall.

    Jun 20, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead stairs to roof.

    Jun 20, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening dead bolt and eye arranged to be locked at roof.

    Jun 20, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective chimney rear yard 5 sty to roof.

    Mar 23, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling bulkhead to roof.

    Mar 18, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry / wood flooring where required all stys public hall.

    Mar 18, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen wooden floor 2 sty front west apt 6. , section '' ''

    Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout.

    Mar 18, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls & ceiling throughout cellar.

    Mar 18, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.