444 West 15 Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00712-0001Map

Owner of record: Black Lark Enterprises LLC

444 West 15 Street is an office building built in 1936 in Manhattan, 10014. The owner of record is Black Lark Enterprises LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 116
ECB violations: 34
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 116

Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 34

Class - 1
Failure to safeguard the public and property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection observed a sidewalk shed deck approximately 40 linear feet planks. aluminum tin and parapet panel collapse
Jul 3, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #901442. remedy: submit acceptable require
Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for notice of violation#35542326y for failure to provide adequate safety measures for a unsaf
Mar 19, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances. note:at the time of inspection view at exposure 3 south elevation various defect at parapet wall. on 8-27-2020 vio#35539043r issued. remedy:
Nov 9, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to take and provide adequate safety measures such as sidewalk shed fence etc. where require to protect and secure public safety as per 1rcny 103-04. note at the time of inspection respondent did not com
Nov 9, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exteiror building facade and appurtenances south elevation exposure #3 observed defectiev parapet wall with cracks spalling bricks and open joints there is no sidewalk shed or any other
Aug 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to procide adequate safety measure such as shed netting etc where required to protect and secure public safety form documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04 facade technacal report filed as unsafe
Aug 27, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Lifelines,tiebacks,& suspension ropes shall each be attached to a different point of anchorage. noted at time of inspection on exp #1 2 lifelines & 2 tieback cables were all on 2 anchorage point w/3 on 1 point
Sep 26, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Pswo (supported scaffold) issued pursuant to 28-207.2 posted. work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: supported scaffold on exp #1 missing handrailings on staircase & top rail & toeboar
Sep 26, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 1
Partial stop work order (suspended scaffold) issued pursuant to 28-207.2 posted inadequate safety measures: operation hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. noted at time of inspection 2 men on suspended scaffold
Sep 26, 2014
Resolve

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Class - 2
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirements. noted jeser calix did not have certificate of fitness from the rigger while working on suspended scaffold. remedy: comply w/code.
Sep 26, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate. noted at time of inspection 3 men working with 4hour user card; 1-sergio melendezcaltitlan; 2-luis encalada; 3-carlos ramiro martinez lopez.rmdy:discon
Sep 26, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises failed to notify dept prior to use/installation off c-hooks/outrigger beams in connection w/suspended scaffold. noted: at time of
Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3314.10.1 partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises failed to install suspended cables in a plane parallel to the wall. noted: at time of inspection 1 of the suspende
Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo:as per cofo #107996 dated 9-14-95. 4th flr is to be used as "storage" only, found that 4th floor hs been converted from storage facility only to 4th flr now being offi
Oct 23, 2012 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.no fire stopping as per bc712.3;27-345 dfect noted at cellar:found elevator shaft and elevator taken out of service under alt 2 job #120939084 to "not" be fir
Oct 23, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dob rules & regulations. r
May 17, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
41t0752h14100m0760l10100o0799m05. 41t07 provide on door signage 52h14 rope stretch only one inch clearance. provide clearance according to code. 100m07 provide counter weight runby according to code. 100m07
Aug 31, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
51o02,55b10,55y13.55-machine noise repair
Aug 22, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
86u05
Jun 28, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
69m07/66a01. (69-m-07) provide updated 5 year tag on beffers in pit. (66-a-01) adjust governor tension weight in pit rubbing on cable.
Sep 21, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16l10 56e10 55e10 03m07 (16)repair basement door unlocking device (56-55) eliminate noise-vibration from main machine/drive motor (03)install required signs in cab for general fright loading
Sep 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83## 83-operating elev device # 1w5207 without acceptance test "certificate" rem call 212 566 5524 to arrange for appiontmenmt
Mar 4, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
06x11. 06x11-car door does not open when elevator stop on 8th flr elevator return to lower floor
Nov 12, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02,l,10 83,u,15 # 83 u 15 provide city id no 1w5207
Oct 31, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85,bb,05 86,bb,05 84,l,10 66,0,02 38,0,02 # 84 l 10 repair intercom system
Oct 31, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85,b,05 86,bb,05 84,l,10 74,b,14 66,0,02 38,0,02 # 84 l 10 repair intercom system
Oct 31, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85,bb,05 86,bb,05 66,0,02 38,0,02 84,l,10 # 84 l 10 repair intercom system
Oct 31, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
4a,49a,49b. a- missing manuel reset aquastat, stove pipe to open air in mech room no permenent connection to the outside air (boiler sealed )gas shut off
Jan 31, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
49a- 49a -hot water gas heater not vented
Jan 31, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36,49, 49 boiler installation -work permit not pulled or filed bq-9(27-147)
Jan 31, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without permit. noted: stop work order previously issued no. 082699cb4wb02. work still progress. violation issued. remedy: obtain per- mits from dept of buildings and have stop work order lifted.
Sep 13, 1999 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: demolition work done on 4th floor. also removal of bathrooms on 4th and 5th floors. windows being removed on 4th floor approx. 40 percent comp. remedy: obtain work permit from
Aug 26, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approvaled plans on job at time of nspection noted. demolition and renovation work being done on fourth and fifth floor approx 35 percent of work done installation of new bathrooms and some
Jul 26, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

General
Signage missing
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1936
Floors: 8
Residential units: —
Building area: 281,361 ft²
Lot area: 34,188 ft²
Zoning: M1-5
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 712 / 1
Assessed value: $55,632,600
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 444 West 15 Street

Who owns 444 West 15 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Black Lark Enterprises LLC.

Does 444 West 15 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 444 West 15 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 444 West 15 Street built?

City records list 1936 as the year it was built.

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