87 East 4 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00460-0043Map
Owner of record: Rc 87 East 4th Street LLC
87 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1857 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rc 87 East 4th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 14 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 30
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 · 37
- 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in closet approx 2 sq.ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door at bulkhead to the roof , 4th story
Sep 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at bulkhead to the roof , 4th story
Sep 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling at bulkhead to the roof approx 4 sq.ft , 4th story
Sep 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at vestibule at basement
Sep 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at vestibule at basement
Sep 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in closet approx 2 sq.ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16215303 issued 10-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling at bulkhead to the roof approx 4 sq.ft , 4th story original violation 16215309 issued 10-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 10, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at door leading to compactor room at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the hook and eye installed at vestibule door to public hall , 1st story
Nov 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to garbage collection area at compactor closet, 1st story
Nov 21, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 12, 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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 9, 2016
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 - 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Sep 9, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans basement sty public hall & vestibule
Sep 9, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches at 3 sty front apt 3a. , section '' ''
May 14, 1997 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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 · 3
- Class - 1
Work without a permit.observed at exp1 of 87 east 4th street,a structure attached to facade of building approx 24ft x 6ft this structure is enclosed with electricity installed.no permit on file for this work al
May 5, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed front fire escape drop ladder obstructed / blocked by restaurant enclosure on sidewalk. enclosure ceiling and top built with solid surface without an accessible opening for fire e
Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,50a,b,c,d,e,f.50a-back flow preventor leaking.50b-pipe hot water relief valve discharge down no threaded end.50c-pigtail on steam leavage missing.50d-fusable link fire damper missing on fresh air intake.50e
Jan 18, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1857
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 4,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,696 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 460 / 43
- Assessed value
- $1,537,650
- Landmark / historic district
- East Village / Lower East Side Historic District
HPD registration #101946, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.
Questions about 87 East 4 Street
Who owns 87 East 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rc 87 East 4th Street LLC.
Does 87 East 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 87 East 4 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 87 East 4 Street built?
City records list 1857 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 87 East 4 Street?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.