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
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
- 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 29, 2026
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 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 10
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Apr 6, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling , 6th story
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling , 6th story
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective corroded metal brackets at intermediate landing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.