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228 West 4 Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00619-0069Map

Owner of record: 228 W 4 Owners Corp

228 West 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 228 W 4 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 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
22
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
86

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
2
About 13% of the building's 16 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 · 36

  • 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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , north and east walls at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, north and east walls at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 6, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Apr 6, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 17, 2025

    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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Feb 18, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling , 6th story

    May 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling , 6th story

    May 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 19

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 19

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at room door leading to the fire escape window located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at north balcony , 4th story

    Jan 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective corroded metal brackets at intermediate landing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3rd, 4th and 5th stys balconies flower pots front at fire escape

    Sep 7, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 21

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... in the closet in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 21, 6th story

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 21

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 19

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 19

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes carbage bags on 3rd sty north balcony at fire escape

    Jan 5, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 2nd story

    Jun 13, 2002 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 2 sty northwest apt 10 , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1993 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 22

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 7, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 21, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 31, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 31, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 21, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 25, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 2

    B254/36/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50a-pipe safety valve down no threaded end56b-no emergence fuel cut off switch out side of boiler room door/50c-install gas fule pipe above oil flue switch,50e-storage tank corroded

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254/36/50a/50b/50a-no emergence fuel cut off switch out side of boiler room door/50b-installed spill switch

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    B254/101/50a/50b/50a-no work permit filed w/dob for the installation of the boiler/50b-work w/o a permit 28-105.1

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with a commissioner's order. noted: astop work order was issued with ecb,nov's on 4-29-08. as since all equioment has been removed w/o sst/dob approval,no compliance has been

    Aug 21, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Stop work order issued no. 535 failed to notify the dob proir to the use or installation of "c" hooks or out rigger beams. in connection with suspended scaffolds

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Stop work order issued no.535 operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Section 27-1042 stop work order issued no. 535 all scaffolds shall be erectd and maintained so that the public will not ne impaired by failing material, tools and debris or by the collapse of the scaffold.

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Provision 27-1055 stop work order no 535 no protection of ropes and/ or cables around sharp bends, corners. ropes or cables shall not be made fast to sharp objects or surfaces.

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Provision 27-1045 stop work order issued no.535 suspension elements not vertical or parallel to wall;

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Stop work order issued no.535 less than two (20 tiebacks oer rig. 1. tie back for rig

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
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  • Hazardous

    Stop work order issued no 535 failure to provide top guard rails or mid-rails on two point or multi-point suspension scaffold.

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $750

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Licensed rigger failed to ensure that the scaffold workers met minimumrequirements. "no certificate of fitness"

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $1,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Stop work order issued no.535 licensed rigger failed to name a designated foreman. no foreman on job site.

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit.noted:above ground floor in apt #4 (2nd flr) erected two wood and gypsum partitions.both near entry door and exit door front and back of apt creating interior room.remedy:stop work.obtain pe

    Feb 27, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permits noted : @ 1st floor apt. # 4 (2nd dr.) east side of building partitions erected to create 5 rooms (2) @ middle room - loft w/ elec'l for light'c. created remedy : "stop all work" / obtain perm

    Feb 18, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted: decorative stone facade cracked & fell onto sidewalk at 1fl level. creating a hazardous condition. location:front facade, remedy:provide an engineers report of stab

    Jan 15, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a equipment use permit noted carrier a/c installed on roof top location roof remedy obtain permits & approval fron the dept of buildings

    Jan 5, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit:work noted:interior demolition of center bearing wall 3 sections(2app10',15')installation of steel i-beam across openings,interior demolition of walls worth side and demolition of partitio

    Jul 23, 1992 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit erected a flag pole above 3rd story north corner of front of building. an oval illuminated right angle hanging sign 2' x 4' above 1st story. two awning one at left side of restaurant and o

    Nov 7, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt APT17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 24

    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
1899
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
10,437 ft²
Lot area
2,676 ft²
Zoning
C4-5
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
619 / 69
Assessed value
$2,011,950
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #111196, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.

Questions about 228 West 4 Street

Who owns 228 West 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 228 W 4 Owners Corp.

Does 228 West 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 228 West 4 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 228 West 4 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 228 West 4 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.

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