181 Varick Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00580-0063Map
Owner of record: Soho Hotel LLC
181 Varick Street is a hotel built in 2010 in Manhattan, 10014. The owner of record is Soho Hotel LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 46
- ECB violations
- 45
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 11
- 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.
May 8, 2026
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.
Jun 13, 2025
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 22, 2024
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 17, 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 31, 2023
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 2, 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.
Mar 10, 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 20, 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 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Dec 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 46
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Site safety none
Cs-site safety none
Nov 28, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
Work does not conform to approved plans noted: nb#104898336 plans note underpinning and shoring however no specific data of illustration dis plays depth of footings versus adjoining bldgs north/south also underp inning box pit design illustrations are blurred remedy: stop all work provide clean details for all proposed methods thru out 718 802-4594
Apr 7, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 19, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 19, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 45
- Class - 2
Work contrary to plan does not conform to approved const documents or approved amendments noted shed @ exp 1 the approved plans show driveways entrance secured to ground these areas are not secured remedy:
Mar 5, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations: upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to roof (20th) there was smoking refuse,cigarette box on the roof top lev
Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3313.1 failure to store combustible compressed gas cylinder's in a safe & proper manner: upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to roof (20th) there were 4# gas bottles standing unatten
Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements: upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to roof (20th) there was an excessive amount of debris,empty box's 2"x 4" carpet cut
Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute & maintain safety equipment measures or temporaryconstruction. no handrails: upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to roof (20th) there were no handrails installed on the
Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. bc 3307.4.3 vehicular traffic no warning lights lanterns upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to roof (20th) there is approx 90ft of wooden barriers blocking 1# lane of traffic to warn
Jan 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Areas to be protected shall be provided for those sdwlks or wlkways that are infront of the bldg that lead from street to an entrance on exit in or out of the bldg that cannot be officially closed shall be sim
Nov 28, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.9.2(misc)fail to provide adequate foundation for supported scaffold noted@time of insp scaffold erected front of bldg mudsils & base plates missing on scaffolding,scaffolding set up 3 tier high & not brace
Nov 28, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to have site safety manager present as req noted@ time of insp on saturday 11/28/09 inspected address above men wrking in stairwell handrails flrs 8thru 11 no site safety mgr present @ time of insp men als
Nov 28, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at time of inspections at street level front of premises & open mini containers full of garbage over flowing,wooden studs,construction
Nov 7, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Inadequate guardrail system of the perimeter of bldg note at time of insp at above active site bldg complete to the roof observed guardrail system at exposure 3 west elevation of site is not secured of reinforc
Oct 27, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide users certificate for suspended scaffold.noted@ time of inspec.@ above active bldg up to the roof observed 2 workers on 2pint suspended scaffold without user certificate of fitness on the 15t
Sep 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
3301.7misc.vio.failure to provide design drawings for hoist plate.note:@ time of inspec. at above active site bldg up to the roof.observed hoist plate for loading & unloading materail there is no engineered sta
Sep 21, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments.note:@ time of inspection at above active site bldg up to the roof.observed there is no valve for hose connection in cellar,appro
Sep 21, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
05i10.03m7 16a10.05i10 repair rear gate 03m7 provide cover for 1900 bx 35b6 secure wiring from drive motor to the electrical box 16b11 landing gate locking bar replace 5,12 & 16 fl 16a10 16-18 fl landing gate
Aug 12, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3308.3,27-1021(g)(2) vertical safety netting requirements as noted: at time of inspection on a active construction site,building up to 21 stories (bulk head),vertical safety netting on exposure #1 (east si
Jul 7, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents & or approved amendments. as noted: at time of inspection on a active construction site,building up to 21 stories (bulk head) on standpipe approved const
Jul 7, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Requirement for workers who use a supported scaffold noted two electricans working at an approx (arget) of 12fl on a supported scaffold w/ no 4fr cert rem: obtain 4hr cert
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 3301.2 failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations noted a supported scaffold approx 18' high has been erected w/ two electricians working on top of platform w/ no ladder or
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 3301.2 failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction noted supported scaffold erected at entrance of construction site has been erected improperly missing cross brace at first section of
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10.100bb05.97x10 provide an elevator in reading for fdny 100bb05 current 90 day temp cert. exp. on 2-19-09
Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.12 elevator in readiness requirement: noted: temporary elevator certificate #es237310s has expired as of 2/19/09. remedy: stop all work above 75ft obtain temp certificate permit call best squad for re
Feb 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: at time of inspection fence/guardrail provided/constructed on elevator shaft (elevator in readiness) does not conform to the approved plans that
Feb 6, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: at time of inspection, observed recent smoking refuse w/i construction site in violation of nyc fire code 1404.1. smoking
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: at time of inspection: bldg construction operations in progress, concrete stripping operations in progress on the 15th and
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guard rails - noted: at time of inspection bldg construction operations in progress, stripping concrete operations on the
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no toe boards. noted: at time of inspection bldg construction in progress, stripping concrete operations on 15 & 16th fls form
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide escape hatch. upon inspection at active jobsite heating equipment on 14th floor in use for concrete placement. no escape hatch provided for, rem: stop all work from 14th floor above. install
Jan 20, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1906.6.1.2 w/i 10'ft of facade secured from fall requirement noted: at 9th flr west end 4 reshores are unsecured at 10th flr east end 1 reshore unsecured. remedy: secure all reshores w/i 10ft.
Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations noted safety straps have been installed w/o design drawings outlining locations for each fl from 2nd to 10th fls rem: provide obt
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 1906.6.1.2 & 27-1009 (d) reshores not secured with-in 10'. noted: rom 6th to 9th floors. at east & west ends approx 30 reshores are not secured. remedy: secure all reshores with-in 10ft.
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments in a manufactoring district for residential use upon inspection active jobsite formwork and bracing does not conform to
Sep 16, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures no guardrails.upon inspection active jobsite on 1st and 2nd flr on southwest side ofbldg no and guardrails mezzanine flr on westside no guardrails ad
Sep 15, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institue/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary constrution no toe boards. upon inspection on active jobsite observed on1st and 2nd flrs on south west rife of bldg no toeboards also on mezz
Sep 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. upon inspection acting jobsite on mezzanine level material scattered about debris on flr not in car trainers. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping.
Sep 15, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. noted: work ongoing under permit (#104598336) for new bldg. soldier piles installed at varick st sidewalk have not been backfilled.
Apr 7, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post d.o.t. permit for street closing. as noted: upon inspection on active demolition site contractor occuped one lane of trafficin front of the above address. there is no d.o.t. permit posted. lane
Jan 15, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. as noted: upon inspection at the above property demolition in progress. bldg down to 1st floor construction fence erected at front of
Jan 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Place of assembly exit sign does not meet dept. of bldgs code standards.defect-exit sign above north stairway exit at 2 sty (b) not illuminated.remedy:repair & replace exit sign forthwith.
Dec 10, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Emergency lighting is inoperative.3 pack emergency light at 1sty at north exit is inoperative & 1 double pack emergency light is inoperative at north stairway between 1sty & 2sty.remedy:repair emergency lightin
Dec 10, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of prohibited door in place of assembly.double doors located inside of south & north primary exits are not fire rated.(located on 1st floor level).remedy:remove illegal doors and provide fire rated doors.
Dec 10, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73p, provide means of access.
Jun 30, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit.pa73/43 expired 5/17/94 for occupancy of 500 persons at ground floor level.remedy:obtain a current pa permit and have available at premises at all times
Jun 16, 1995 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74# repair car swing.
Nov 19, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Approved place of assembnly plans not available at tme of inspection for 1 sty front remedy provide approved place of assemble plans forthwith
Dec 4, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2014 · Apt 508
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H2)
- Year built
- 2010
- Floors
- 19
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 52,155 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,375 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 580 / 63
- Assessed value
- $12,375,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #144364, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 181 Varick Street
Who owns 181 Varick Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Soho Hotel LLC.
Does 181 Varick Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 181 Varick 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 181 Varick Street built?
City records list 2010 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.