438 Broome Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00483-0038Map
Owner of record: 4 Arts Cooperative Corporation
438 Broome Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1885 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 7 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 4 Arts Cooperative Corporation. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 12 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 64
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- 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, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5s, 5th story
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5S
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 north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling apprx 4 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 5N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening self locking panic bar installed at bulkhead's door, roof
Jul 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure stringer of metal stairway to ground at 1st story fire escape at yard at north
Jun 5, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening ; the lockable slide bolt on door to roof , 5th story
Jun 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors to roof , 5th story
Jun 5, 2017
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material walls and ceilings at basement
Aug 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5s, 5th story
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 5S
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 21, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 21, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor at basement
Jul 21, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing rail at east parapet wall
Jun 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at meter room
May 8, 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
May 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner. yard
May 8, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof
May 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2015 · Apt 5N
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling ( 140 sq ft ) throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2015 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose east braces bar at gooseneck ladder, rear at fire escape
May 8, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 3, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 24, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 21, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 21, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 8, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boiler boiler optional
42c/32 replace all corroded pipe line by circulating pump
Apr 13, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) properly date & tag governor for 5 year safety test (21 & 24 ) reshackle & tag governor for same
Aug 16, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware. noted: having installed dead bolt(locking device)onrear exist door at basement level. remedy: remove illegal hardware and
Jul 24, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: approx 1/4" wide & 60'-0 long cracks opened in cement concrete floor in basement. remedy: repair all defects & maintain bldg.
Jul 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display without a permit. (42 crosby residential condominium). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Jan 14, 2015 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (42 crosby residential condominium). remedy: remove illegal si
Jan 14, 2015 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric. (42 crosby residential condominium). remedy: remove illegal s
Jan 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign. (42 crosby residential condominium). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Jan 14, 2015 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied w/out a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1- 28-118.3.2.note:the following conditions:the existing c of o does not indicate the individual art studio rooms at the cellar and the har
Nov 16, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit.noted:the following conditions;the cellar area hasbeen divided into non living artist studios & storage area w/out a pe rmit being issued.owners is to provide approved plans w/fire rated wal
Nov 16, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1 & 27-542.noted the following conditions:the cellar corridor & the enclo
Nov 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to mantain building in code compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc712.3 & 27-345.noted the following conditions:located in the cellar there are openings at walls & ceilings where pipes penetrate.this
Nov 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: at rear/north fire escape at the 1st fl level window bars with a protruding air conditioner space is blocking the escapes path & forcing the window shutter
Nov 9, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. use of illegal door hardware. noted: at the cellar level. the fire door at the baseof the stair to cellar was held open with door stop at it's base which
Oct 19, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Replace all corroded pipe line by circulating pump.
Apr 13, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 5S
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Porch/balcony
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D0)
- Year built
- 1885
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 14,253 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,357 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R9X
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 483 / 38
- Assessed value
- $4,353,300
- Landmark / historic district
- SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District
HPD registration #139452, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 438 Broome Street
Who owns 438 Broome Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 4 Arts Cooperative Corporation.
Does 438 Broome Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 Broome 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 438 Broome Street built?
City records list 1885 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 Broome Street?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.