439 Lafayette Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00544-0020Map

439 Lafayette Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 5 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Lofts INC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on November 6, 2017.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 38
ECB violations: 14
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 6, 2017

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

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HPD housing violations · 2

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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 38

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 27, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Nov 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Nov 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
.boro-comm
Nov 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 11, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2004
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1f2024
Feb 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1f2024
Jan 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1f2024
Oct 12, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
74-repair annunciation 74-repair door 74-provide a lock for the o verhead door 18-basement 74-renew the hoistway door tract 18-provide c overs
Jun 20, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
21-24 properly align cable on drum 33-provide approved type hositway door & interlocks 35-at street level
Jan 30, 1989
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.now 2a used/converted transiently.having up to 4 guests staying without host for less than 30 days.(booked on airbnb).rem:restore t
Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code)27-366,bc 1021.1(2014 code)for transient use at apt#2a(2nd floor).rem:comp
Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apt#2a(2nd floor).rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Partial swo for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 and posted on premises. failed to provide safe point of anchorage.noted:at time of inspection c-hook tieback for suspended scaffold at exp#3 unsafely attache
Sep 3, 2014
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having ad signage w/ a total surface area greater than 1200 sq ft. outdoor advertising company installed as signage in an district where residences, loft dwellings occupy the space
Aug 13, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having installed non illuminating flex & sign that extends higher that 75ft above curb level. noted: signage installed @ 2nd flr level extending to roof level of 6 sty bldg. remedy:
Aug 13, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failed to obtain all necessary permits forthe installation of a "flex type" advertising sign on a bldg. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 13, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Property owner acting as an outdoor ad co failed to obtain a valid (oac) "outdoor ad co" registration # while engaging in the outdoor as co business. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 13, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failed to submit affidavit that outdoor adsign was made of fire retardant or non combustible material. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 13, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising is made from fire retardant or non combustible. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 13, 2007
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failed to affix the date the ad sign was installed. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 13, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failed to affix the decal bearing the mae # ul classification mark on the as signage. remedy: remove illegal singnage.
Aug 13, 2007
Resolve
Hazardous
No riggers licence.no proper danger signs, no board.
Aug 27, 1995 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve
Non-hazardous
35p.
Sep 13, 1993
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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: 1890
Floors: 6
Residential units: 5
Building area: 23,328 ft²
Lot area: 4,135 ft²
Zoning: M1-5/R9A
Community board: 102
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 544 / 20
Assessed value: $6,554,250
Landmark / historic district: NoHo Historic District

HPD registration #139850, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 439 Lafayette Street

Who owns 439 Lafayette Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette Lofts INC.

Does 439 Lafayette Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 439 Lafayette 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 439 Lafayette Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 439 Lafayette Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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