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165 West 4 Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00592-0029Map

Owner of record: South New York Ventures LLC

165 West 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is South New York Ventures LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2026. 6 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 22, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 13% of the building's 31 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand permanently installed at door to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand permanently installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Sep 22, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect bathroom floor sinking causing 1 inch gap around bathtub walls 6 sty southwest apt 30 dob 1054347 , section '' ''

    Dec 22, 1997 · Apt 30

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dumbwaiter doors sealed over all stys public halls.

    Aug 26, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 26, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room 2 sty northeast apt 9. located at apt 9

    Aug 26, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling south room 2 sty northeast apt 9. located at apt 9

    Aug 26, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 4 sty southwest apt 18. , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1990 · Apt 18

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 7, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 24, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 6, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 6, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 6, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 6, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 1, 2000

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Aug 28, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in commercial district.noted as per zr 32-01,1 operation adult establishment store on 1st foor"pink pussy cat"in c1-5 location district which is permitted in c604 or higher zoning district.remedy:di

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation#35203227m issued on 10/12/2016 pursuant to 28-201.2;

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob records.illegal occupancy noted 1st floor store"pink pussy cat"converted to adult store.remedydiscontinue illegal occupancy.

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    1029.5.1 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection there were 2 ac uits installed in the fire escape emergency pathway partially blocking the exit at 5th floor and 2nd floo

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted at time of inspection there are missing handrails on fire escape ladder and basketon front facade directly above to stone entrance which poses a hazardo

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation#35203226k issued on 10/12/2016 pursuant to 28-201.2;

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occuapncy contrary to that allowed by the dob records.illegal occupancy noted 1st floor store"pink pussy cat converted to adult store. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 12, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in commercial district:noted: as per zr 32-01 1-operation of adult establishment store on 1st floor "pink pussy cat" in c1-5 local retail district which is peritted in c604 or high zoning districts

    Oct 12, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passage require width decreased by obstructions:noted:(1)rear side passageway blocked by storage of garbage pails and recycle materials (2)west rear exit passage blocked by construction debris (pails)(3)

    Jan 15, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failrue to maintain exterior.noted:rear west cellar level passage way exterior steel stairs defective (loose).remedy:repair or replace defect

    Jan 15, 2004

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.noted:at 4th flooor apt.21 interior renovation consisting of new partitions & sheetrock throhout plans dated 1/26/98 permit#101621997 does not authorize work in apt.#21.work approx.75% com

    Nov 1, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: permit #101621997 posted. new partition walls & bathroom in- stalled. location: apt #26 -5th fl. remedy: stop all work & provide

    Apr 26, 1999 · Penalty $130

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. plan# 101621997 noted: renovations in apt # 8,13,15,24,28,31,32, partitions and new floors in bathroom's and kitchen areas. structural stabil

    Dec 15, 1997 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 29

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 29

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jul 16, 2011 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2011 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 12, 2007 · Apt 24

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Feb 6, 2005 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2005 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2005 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2005 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2004 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 27

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 26, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 25, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 27

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1905
Floors
6
Residential units
31
Building area
20,670 ft²
Lot area
4,875 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
592 / 29
Assessed value
$3,943,800
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #137636, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 165 West 4 Street

Who owns 165 West 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is South New York Ventures LLC.

Does 165 West 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 165 West 4 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 165 West 4 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 165 West 4 Street?

It has 31 residential units and 34 units in total.

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