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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation May 8, 2026

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 · 11

  • 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.

    May 8, 2026

    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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    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 22, 2024

    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 17, 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 31, 2023

    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 2, 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.

    Mar 10, 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 20, 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 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    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

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

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.