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296 West 4 Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00623-0038Map

Owner of record: 298 W 4 St Corp

296 West 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 10 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 298 W 4 St Corp. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
62
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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
6
About 60% of the building's 10 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 · 62

  • 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

    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 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall

    Aug 13, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story

    Aug 13, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Aug 13, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. , 1st story

    Aug 13, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Aug 13, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling installed at basement apt.

    May 10, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to basement apt.

    May 10, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing basement apt.

    May 10, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wooden stair 1st sty public hall to basement.

    Aug 19, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer 3 sty north apt to & from 1 sty pub hall vestibule.

    Dec 22, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs & walls of entire 3 sty north apt.

    Dec 22, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles ladder refrigerator & motor under 1 sty pub hall stairs.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring 1 & 2 sty pub hall.

    Apr 5, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg 1 to 2 sty pub hall.

    Apr 5, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of rolls of tar paper & mastic stored in pub hall bulkhead to roof.

    Apr 5, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light clg fixture north east room & bathroom.

    Apr 5, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 6 sty north west apt 10 north east & west rooms. located at apt 10

    Apr 5, 1977 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak over 6 sty north west apt 10 north east & west room. located at apt 10

    Apr 5, 1977 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clgs 6 sty north west apt 10 thru out. located at apt 10

    Apr 5, 1977 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cold water faucet handle 6 sty southeast apt 10 kitchen sink. located at apt 10

    Jan 11, 1977 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 6 sty southeast apt 1b bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jan 11, 1977 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door rear west room 5th sty frnt west apt 109. , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1976 · Apt 109

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs 5 sty frnt west apt 10 east & west frnt room & bathrm. located at apt 10

    Sep 27, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty south east apt 10 north east room. , section '' ''

    Jun 17, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling public hall bulkhead.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit public hall door at 1st sty rear to west court.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of disused pigeon coop roof at rear.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing shoe of drop ladder front fire escape at west.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of disused pigeon coop roof at rear.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing shoe of drop ladder front fire escape at west.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak over 5 sty east apt 10 throughout. , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective oven temperture control 4th sty south apt 4 kitchen stove , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bike 3 sty public hall.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty east apt 10 front and rear west rooms. , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling front east apt 10 front east room. , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet 5 sty front east apt 10 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the pproof bulkhead.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of steam & dust enters apts above from exhaust pipes west air shaft.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection 5 sty south apt 10 bathroom. located at apt 10

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit doors 5 sty south apt 10 all room doors. located at apt 10

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 5 sty south apt 10 entire apt.

    Apr 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires 4 sty south apt 6 private hall. located at apt 6

    Apr 5, 1976 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 2, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 4, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Aug 25, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 25, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 6, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 2

    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 (C4)
Year built
1903
Floors
6
Residential units
10
Building area
8,760 ft²
Lot area
1,680 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
623 / 38
Assessed value
$1,721,700
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #125003, last renewed Aug 30, 2024.

Questions about 296 West 4 Street

Who owns 296 West 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 298 W 4 St Corp.

Does 296 West 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 296 West 4 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 296 West 4 Street built?

City records list 1903 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 296 West 4 Street?

It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.

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