98 Christopher Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00588-0057Map
Owner of record: Transferance Realty LLC
98 Christopher Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1856 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Transferance Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 5, 2026. 3 of the 36 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 39
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 36
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 12A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations ...defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules ...defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ...throughout yard
Apr 5, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge at fire door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front yard
Apr 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame at fire door at bulkhead to the roof , 6th story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge at fire door at vestibule , 1st story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 17, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 17, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 17, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 17, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 18, 2025 · Apt 12A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window spring balance in the bathroom located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 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.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ....south wall under window sill in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 5th story, apartment at south
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 5th story, apartment at south
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ....east and north walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12a, 5th story, apartment at south
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 12a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 6th sty balcony,front north at fire escape
Jan 17, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued 15 day letter of intent to revoke plumbing laa #140739431 due to audit objections. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe
Aug 1, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 30, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 30, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 30, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jul 30, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
42c
Mar 1, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Filed a certificate, form, application etc. containing a material false statement(s). i observed lmp filed electronically to supersede laa#140739431 which lmp knows he cannot do. remedy: comply with code
Aug 1, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
(1) having installed a sign w/o a permit. (2) having an illuminated sifn w/o a current permit (3) having installed a flag pole w/o a permit remedy : remove illegal work
Jul 31, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
(1) having signage double faced projecting more than 18" across the street line remedy : remvoe illegal signage
Jul 31, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. sections of masonry are being removed and new parapet is being created at rear at roof. remedy: stop all work, file necessary plans and applications, obtain approval and secure a permit
Sep 11, 1997
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to procide required means of egress. in that egress is blockedat 3rd story at rear at fire escape. remedy: provide egress by removing scaffold and const material from fire escape forthwith.
Sep 11, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit - stop work - noted: interior demolation, remove partitions, remove fire rating - install suspended ceiling. location - commercial space west remedy; 1) stop all work 2) obtain a permit an
Jan 8, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work witout a permit work noted new metal door at rear east public wall to store new sheetrock ceiling and partition at rear of east store 1st story removal of kitchen equipment and kitchen hood boxed inwith
Oct 11, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Steam or attitude guage defective.
Mar 1, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2025 · Apt 12A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 12A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 20
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt ENTRAN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt ENT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 25, 2013 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 14
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1856
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 7,374 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,687 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 588 / 57
- Assessed value
- $2,047,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #102565, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 98 Christopher Street
Who owns 98 Christopher Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Transferance Realty LLC.
Does 98 Christopher Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 98 Christopher Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 98 Christopher Street built?
City records list 1856 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 98 Christopher Street?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.