234 West 4 Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00620-0071Map
Owner of record: Penta Two Realty
234 West 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Penta Two Realty. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on August 26, 2018. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 1
- BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Aug 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 25
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 7, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 17, 2008
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 2, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Aug 25, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 25, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 29, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 29, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 29, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 31, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 31, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 23, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
May 20, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Aug 21, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructured exit passageway note observed an outdoor shed construction over sidewalk in front of restaurant(due west)to create an eating area.structure has a roof of coragated clear plasti
Jan 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed erected a temporary outdoor wooden shed over sidewalk in front of the restaurant along west 10 street which obstructing active 2-fire escapes drop ladders at expo # 01. also obser
Nov 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39014899h issued on 06/15/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Mar 19, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted, at time of inspection observed the restaurant chimney (circle metal duct around 8in dia.) has defects and/or damage causing the grease and oil (comb
Jun 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: upon inspection ongoing work throughout w/plans at time of inspection under permit #120440139. remedy: stop all work. provide plans
Oct 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post work permit at premises. no permit posted at premises for job #120440139 at (inspection). remedy: post permit.
Oct 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/a order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions in #34828024-x improper exhaust system for restaurant as per prior violation. remedy: comply w/code.
Jun 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner:exhaust discharge must be no closer than 10'-0"from bldgs openings as per rs2-2,1,4 & mc401.5.2!defects noted:exhaust duct system for restaurant/ on the 1st
Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway:defects noted:window thru ac units found installed @ windows to fire escape balcony @ south elevation 2nd to 5th flr & east elevation @ one balcony.wood frame str
Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted:improper exhaust duct system for restaurant/bar on the diffuser @ facade adjacent & below wall thru with blower to md with wood frame storage for garbage containers @ lobby
Jan 8, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner! respondent failed tocorrect the conditions cited in the prior nov w/ecb #34700904l issued 9.2.08 for landmarked bldg renovated at 1st flr commercial space on
Jan 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob! noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for
Jan 5, 2010 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the following conditions: 1) the bldgs entrance door stair does not have a uniform riser heights. 2) the entrance door store landing is more than fo
Jul 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site. noted: shed under pmt # 110331588 and scaffold under pmt #120023679 at exp#'s 1,2 scaffold approx 5-' to 60' high. there are no plans available for inspe
Jun 12, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of supported scaffold and sidewalk shed. performed by authorized person at site. noted supported scaffold approx 50' to 60' high and shed at exp #1.2 there are records available fo
Jun 12, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain sidewalk shed decking. noted: sidewalk shed at exposure # 1 & 2 under pmt # 110331588. fire escape access areas are not covered so as to let debris fall to side walk. remedy: cover full side
Apr 8, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec.3301.2 failure to institute maintain safety equipment measures or temp const no safety cage for flamable cylinder (acetylene tank and oxygen tank) noted acetylene tank and oxygen tank stored on sidewalk
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements noted work under job 110378911 on 2nd fl east and south elevations noted material and debris stored on top of sidewalk shed at time of inspecti
Apr 1, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
The underside of sidewalk sheds shall be lighted at all times either by natural or artificial light. artificial lighting units shall be inspected nightly;& burned out or inoperative units shall be replaced or
Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post a permit for sidewalk shed. remedy: post permit.
Nov 29, 2008 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications noted parapet walls are not secured correctly there are no contractors signs or permits posted
Sep 5, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: building landmarked noted: at first floor commercial space interior renovation if commercial establishment w. full height partitions erected and electrical wiring throughout. perm
Sep 2, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall. defect noted: bldg having front facade at w 4 st bulging out at 2nd & 3rd fl level appr 1'-0", cracked throughout floors, missing, loose, falling stucco, rusted, deteriorated stee
Aug 21, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects noted at front of premises along w 10 st bulging stucco at 3rd fl 4th fl and loose stucco above 5th fl along w 4 st facade has loose stucco cracks at various locations remedy: repair
May 17, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building defects noted:missing loose cracked mortar pulling away from brick substrate at 2nd, 3rd 4th floors and also 5th floors location of defects parallel to w 4th street
Aug 10, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 11,877 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,603 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 620 / 71
- Assessed value
- $3,370,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #111905, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 234 West 4 Street
Who owns 234 West 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Penta Two Realty.
Does 234 West 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 234 West 4 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 234 West 4 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 234 West 4 Street?
It has 20 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.