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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 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

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 · 39

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening self locking panic bar installed at bulkhead's door, roof

    Jul 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening ; the lockable slide bolt on door to roof , 5th story

    Jun 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to roof , 5th story

    Jun 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material walls and ceilings at basement

    Aug 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor at basement

    Jul 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing rail at east parapet wall

    Jun 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at meter room

    May 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof

    May 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.