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445 West 37 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00735-0010Map

Owner of record: 443-45 West 37 St HDFC

445 West 37 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10018. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 443-45 West 37 St HDFC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 14, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2020

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 4th story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Dec 14, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Dec 14, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes christmas tree stand on fire escape at building front , 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2020

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt lock with key hole for padlock install on door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, east wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water penetrating from ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 4, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 4, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 4, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 1FE

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 1FE

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line : at north/ west front yard

    May 5, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Jun 2, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Jun 2, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front fire escape all stys balcony flower pots.

    Jun 2, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear fire escape 5 and 3 sty balcony flower pots.

    Jun 2, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar.

    Nov 13, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 yard.

    Aug 9, 1983

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wood boxes party wall balconies all stys.

    Jun 2, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rugs wood party wall balconies front all stys.

    Jun 2, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots clothes lines etc front party wall balcony all stys.

    Nov 23, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 night insp fixtures present lights not on.

    Sep 29, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots front party wall balconies.

    Apr 29, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes bicycles wood & flower pots front party wall balconies all stys.

    Jul 26, 1976

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty party wall balconys front of bldg.

    May 24, 1976

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front party wall balconies all stys.

    Apr 6, 1976

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 5 sty front party wall balcony rubbish.

    Jun 25, 1975

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2,3,and 5 sty rear party wall balconies bed spring plywood,wood boxes and rubbish.

    Jun 25, 1975

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to cellar boiler room.

    Jun 25, 1975

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 rubbish at front fire escape at 3rd 4th and 5th stories balconies.

    Jun 5, 1973

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes clothes line at 3rd sty balcony front fire escape.

    Jun 5, 1973

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of wires for clothes lines on roof vent pipe.

    Jun 5, 1973

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 25

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 10, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 10, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in vio#35373945z issued on 01/10/19,and to file a cofc pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable cert has not yet been filed despite the respondent ent

    Dec 9, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed storage shed constructed in rear yard aproxmately 5 wide by 20 long/storage shed has water height roof and walls have vunyl siding finish shed is fullof miscellaneous ietms belong

    Jun 27, 2019 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupany contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records at time of inspeciton observed rear yard set up as recreational area with seating and bar in place with overhead canopy constructed with lumb

    Jun 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: apt#5r at 5th fl having erected full height partition walls to create 2 furnished rooms. remedy: obtain all permits.

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner order to file a cert of correction w/the dob. ecb#35291299y. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order. to file a cert of correction w/the dob. ecb#352912962. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous vio#35291299y. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1;1021.1 & 27-366 for transient use. previous vio#35291298m. remedy: disc illegal

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob's. ecb#35291297k. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: at5th fl apt#5r,having created bedroom w/key locking device where fire escape is located,obstructing egress for entire apt. remedy: remove obs

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner order to file a cert of correction w/the dob. ecb#35291298m. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c of o#112514 indicates permises to be legally approved as a class'a'multiple dwelling illegal occupancy. noted: in apt#5r being

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per per bc 9003.2 & ac 27-954 for transient use. previous vio#35291297k. remedy: discontinue illegal

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent-residential purposed,dob records indicates buildong to be legally approved as a class"a"multi-dwelling.now apt 5r is being used/converted to transient u

    Sep 18, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8:failure to provide fire alarm system for a transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 18, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.lack of a automatic sprinkler system wher is reqd as per bc903.2 and ac 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 18, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner failure to provide #or reqd means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 and ac 27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use

    Sep 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    1001.3 failure to maintain egress clear and unobstructed noted@front of bldg found fire escape drop down ladder obstructed by storage of bicycles,motor cyde; and steel gate directly below fire escape.remedy:rem

    May 8, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2019 · Apt FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 30, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 30, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 22, 2010 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2009 · Apt 1FW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2009 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 13, 2008 · Apt 5F

    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 (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
12
Building area
9,060 ft²
Lot area
2,469 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
735 / 10
Assessed value
$760,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101477, last renewed Dec 22, 2025.

Questions about 445 West 37 Street

Who owns 445 West 37 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 443-45 West 37 St HDFC.

Does 445 West 37 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 445 West 37 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 445 West 37 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 445 West 37 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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