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
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 · 10
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand permanently installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at 1 sty public hall.
Aug 26, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.