449 West 36 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00734-0007Map

449 West 36 Street is a hotel built in 2005 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Essence Hotel II LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 16
ECB violations: 32
HPD complaints: 0

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 · 16

Construction other optional
Department of buildings intends to revoke all approvals and permits issued in connection with application #m01000832-i1 within 15 days of this letter unless sufficient information is submitted to dob. new special inspector must supersede mr.kavi and submit an identifying tr-1 to the department to prevent revocation.
Nov 18, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 20, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 19, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 32

Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed gas and carbon monoxide spillage in sprinkler room. from hot water heater units. con ed shut off both hwt units, and a tagged both. located at bas
Mar 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed hole penetrations. located at basement level on the ceiling. partial hole covered with vent grill covers., repair and/replace
Mar 10, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. observed in elevator machine rm on room extension cord being used to power a/c from outside gfci lo
Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
@cellar mech room>gas hot water heaters have corroded flue@heaters+in drop ceiling+draft inducer@top of chimney is missing draft proving switch interlocked with each water heater, maintain boiler; correct viola
Jan 20, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
I observed in the basement area electrical room and the electrical ground system in the water meter room the equipment in a state of corrosion due to water leaks and standing water conditions. as per ec 110.11
Aug 13, 2024 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
I observed in the elevator motor room, the first floor, and under the basement stairs the unpermitted use of flexible cords as permanent wiring, as per ec 400.8 flexible wiring shall not pass through walls, con
Aug 13, 2024 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
I observed on all floors the failure to provide tamper-resistant/proof receptacles as per ll 39/2015 receptacles in the common hallways accessible to children shall be made tamper proof. this is an immediate sh
Aug 13, 2024 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Hole penetration and fire-stopping removed from walls and ceilings of all mechanical rooms cellar level., provide/maintain fire stopping
Aug 8, 2024
Resolve
Class - 2
Excessive storage underneath staircase located at cellar level., repair and/or replace
Aug 8, 2024
Resolve
Class - 2
No emergency lighting located at emergency exit leading street level, cellar level., repair/replace lighting
Aug 8, 2024
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Class - 1
Observed excessive storage in the mechanical rooms throughout building and also in the gas meter room located in the basement/cellar. as per e3 of the fuel gas code gas meter rooms, when provided, shall at all
Aug 8, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 1
Observed rusted and corrode gas piping in the gas meter room located in the basement/cellar. as per 102.3 on the plumbing code maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maint
Aug 8, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 1
Flue spillage at the diveter of both rheem water heaters. flue pipe is corroded & there is no chimney clean out for the flue pipe.cease use both water heaters. correct all hazardous conditions immediately., mai
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Category 5 test tag expired. brake maintenance tag expired. provide a/c ventalation in machine room. clean hoist machine and top of car. provide a updated maintenance log. eliminate noise from bottom car roller
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building wall(s)and appurtenances.note:atthe time of inspection observed(1)at expo#1 south elevation vertical crack(sw)corner at-4to8 fl level,(ii)detriorating mortar joint at sever
Feb 20, 2024 · Penalty $625
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Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. observed at exposure #1(south), between levels 4-8 a large vertical crack onthe left side with several spalling bricks above front door entrance o
Nov 28, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior facde and appurtenances observed at exposure #1, levels 6-4, a vertical crack, several spalling bricks. observed on roof elevation cracks on parapet and a vertical crack at bulkhead
Nov 28, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a and 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#913949.agg1:prior nov 37021148j
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#813949. agg1 prior nov 37010250m under 28
Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances.note at the time of inspection observed that respondent was not compliance with previous vilation#34458199z issued on 03/05/20.new violation
Jun 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.as noted:conditions from previous summons#35365846n have not been corrected and no protection is in place to protect public from such noted conditi
Mar 5, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior facade from vio#35265200x-3/8/18. roof vertical crack at brick vaneer and/or cementations elev.1 front entrance-defective louver-defective vent. brick cracked at front door and abov
Jan 7, 2020 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building. basement-rear exterior deck-missing railing at plumbing(water fall) exterior vertical wall panels-bulging. roof-joint flashing and caulk/sealant defective-misc debris on s
Jan 7, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 813949. rem: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building roof.cmu parapet grout debouding.eroded grout @ flashing cementations material and/eif verticle cracking @ buck vaneer joint.water tank dunnage rusting.stair to em room rus
Mar 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approve plans at premises, under application #103458385 at time of inspection,for nb exp.8.26.06.remedy:stop all work forthwith except that require to make site safe.
Jun 21, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to protect roofs, roof outlets or skylights of adjoing property during construction operations. defect noted: aluminum pieces of metal decking (approx. 4-8 pieces) not secured and in danger of falling.
Nov 23, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. observed new sprinkler & standpipe installation w/o a permit. the standpipe & sprinkler is installed throughout the entire bldg. sprinkler permit was filled under job #103580705 & st
Aug 26, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. observed new sprinkler & standpipe installation without a permit. the standpipe & sprinkler is installed throughout the entire building. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or
Aug 24, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by demolition operations. defect noted: contractor demolished building to foundation, leaving high open hole approximately 8'-0" deep, which exposed foundation
Sep 13, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Expired permit 'fence' departmetn of bldg records show that fence permit # 10347328 expired on 12.31.03 and had not been removed at time of inspection.at time of inspection 8'-0" plywood.fence was in place at
Feb 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet biulding code. violation noted: at times of inspection sidewalk shed was erected in front of building at the above address. however contractor failed to installed lights on electrica
Oct 20, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H3)
Year built: 2005
Floors: 10
Residential units: —
Building area: 12,340 ft²
Lot area: 2,469 ft²
Zoning: R8A
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 734 / 7
Assessed value: $1,685,700
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 449 West 36 Street

Who owns 449 West 36 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Essence Hotel II LLC.

Does 449 West 36 Street have violations?

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

Is 449 West 36 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 449 West 36 Street built?

City records list 2005 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.