44 West 4 Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00535-0001Map

44 West 4 Street is a school building built in 1990 in Manhattan, 10012. The owner of record is New York University. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 203
ECB violations: 34
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 203

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 34

Class - 1
Failure to comply with manufacturer specification.note:at time of my inspection on a 9 storeys building with general construction work goingon i observed at expo#3 different type of street barrier more use whic
Feb 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc330348-failure to provide proper and adequate guarded/barricade for construction equipment.note:at time of my inspection on a 9 storeys building with general construction on going i observed at expo#3,2 machi
Feb 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
39b7,40z9,70o2,71x10. 39-car to light inoperative; 40-water leaking from a/c units; 70-pit dirty; 71-pit light inoperative.
Jun 27, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
5k2,cu5j1. c/u-car gae will not close, needs to be adjusted, was being used with gate switch jumped; 5-car gate rusted.
Jun 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
99.bb.5;cat 1 tag expired performed and filed test
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc3012.1:50r##:when an accident involves the failure or destruction ofand part of the construction or operating mechanism of an elevator no part shall be removed from the premises until permission to do so has
Jul 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
56l10,50l10.cease use items.hoist motor & generator defective causing the elevator to shut down multiple times w/ people stuck inside of elevator.make necessary repairs & contact nyc dob @ ejrobuildings.nyc.gov
Jul 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
3314.10.1 partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on prem failed to install suspended cables parallel to the structure.noted:@ time of insp suspended cable in connection w/suspended
Jul 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
97x10)as per bldg code (3010.1)failure to report an accident promptly.
May 5, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
97x10)elevator shut down(due to scr drive board)cease use call dob @ 212-566-5542 for a full inspection of this device.
May 5, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the d.o.b. rules & regulation
Nov 28, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rule
Apr 29, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and apprurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations.remedy:file th
Aug 20, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
67b01,68b01,51m07,05m06,16m07,03m07,67/b, car rails are landed 68/b,cwt rails are landed 51/m missing retiening clips,05/d zone restricter.16/m second floor dust cover.03/m. emergency phone inside the car
Jun 16, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
05d06,16b01,55y13,55b07,67b07,68b01,65b07,03d06,16b01,39q03,51m07,51m07,05/d,zone restricter.16/b adjust exentrics of all floors.55/b add o il.67/b car rails are landed .68/b cwt rails are landed 65/b provide
Jun 16, 2003
Resolve
Hazardous
28,x,11 80,b,07 28/x repair pot final light 80/b car and cut rails landed
Jun 11, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Cease use, 01x11,52y14,81u#,80p07. 81/u properly tag car buffer. 80/p provide access to car safeties so proper inspection can be performed as per {c26-1802.3 27-99 of the building code. call 212-566-5542 before
Jun 9, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
33r09 85u07 66b10 33m07 33i10 33-r-09 remove high voltage wire from hoistway. 85-u-07 tag governer. 66-b-10 - move buffer pit steel down to provide more clearance for car roller guider. 33-m-07 provide covers
May 28, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85bb05 86bb05 13b10 51u16 16m11 05m11 58b09 38q03 71i10 13b10 emergency lights dim - indication of defect-repair as needed 51u16 property tag ropes with daja information. 16m11 replace hoistway door sight
May 27, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round techincal report periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of building rules and regulations remedy : file th
May 19, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
59d06/ 42m07/ 39g07/ 16i12/ 59/d - properly secure city i.d. tags 42/m provide missing seal & retest gov. 39/g properly fuse contoller 16/i - replace damaged sight guard
Apr 28, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
04111-15p07-46k02-57l11-repair damage provide access to sixth fl eliminate excessive rust on hoist cable. repair pit door switch.
Oct 16, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
47-governor cabled kinked. remove and replace.
Jul 22, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74u,75u, 74-n.y.c id tags missing 75- perform 5 year test (pressure test)
Jul 22, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74u,75u, 74-n.y.c i.d tags missing 75- perform 5year test (pressure test)
Jul 22, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02,50y14, clean pit oil leaking.
Jul 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02,50y14,. 57 clean pit 50- seal oil leak.
Jul 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02,50y14, 57 clean piy 50-seal oil leak
Jul 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02,50y14, 57- clean pit 50 seal oil
Jul 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Y section 24-224 of the administrative code dance with applicable laws and regulations in that construction actives are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7am and 6pm without a variance
Aug 3, 1996 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit light pursuant to becstandards. failure to provide adequate emergency power exit/directional signs pursuant to bec standards. remedy: provide adequate emergen
Mar 9, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit light pursuant to bec standards. failure to provide adequate emergency power exit/directional signs pursuant to bec standards. remedy: provide adequate emergency
Jul 9, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit lights. failure to provide adequate emergency power exit/ directional signs. remedy: provide adequate emergency ower lights and signs according to b.e.c.stands
Mar 11, 1991 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide work variance for construction activity at w 4 street of building. rmeedy: obtain necessary variance
Aug 31, 1990 · Penalty $55
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2021 · 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: School building (W6)
Year built: 1990
Floors: 11
Residential units: —
Building area: 305,900 ft²
Lot area: 51,205 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 102
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 535 / 1
Assessed value: $45,073,350
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 44 West 4 Street

Who owns 44 West 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York University.

Does 44 West 4 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 44 West 4 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 44 West 4 Street built?

City records list 1990 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.