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
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 · 62
- 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
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 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Aug 13, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to basement apt.
May 10, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit public hall door at 1st sty rear to west court.
Apr 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of disused pigeon coop roof at rear.
Apr 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of disused pigeon coop roof at rear.
Apr 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bike 3 sty public hall.
Apr 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.