446 West 38 Street
Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00735-0063Map
Owner of record: 446 West 38th Holdings LLC
446 West 38 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10018. It has 4 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 446 West 38th Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 79
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 17
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 79
- 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 2, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 25, 2019
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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jun 25, 2018
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 missing at 1 sty public hall.
Jun 7, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar.
Jun 7, 1999
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Jun 7, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty southwest apt 4rw delpaje. located at apt 4rw
Nov 9, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty south apt 2r delpaje. located at apt 2r
Nov 9, 1998 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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.
Nov 9, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 4rw. located at apt 4rw
Nov 9, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Nov 9, 1998 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at walls of fire stairs public hall all stys
Aug 19, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys public hall.
Dec 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder bent at front
Dec 8, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at front stack.
Jul 3, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at front of bldg.
Jul 3, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen 2 sty northwest apt 2fw. located at apt 2fw
Oct 31, 1996 · Apt 2FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen 2 sty northeast apt 2fe. located at apt 2fe
Oct 31, 1996 · Apt 2FE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 room from front at east 3 sty front apt 3f. , section '' ''
Sep 23, 1996 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty front apt 3f er1 , section '' ''
Sep 23, 1996 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system 1 sty public hall to 5 sty north apt 5fw. located at apt 5fw
May 8, 1996 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose striker plate entrance door 5 sty north apt 5fw. located at apt 5fw
May 8, 1996 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling bathroom 5 sty north apt 5fw. located at apt 5fw
May 8, 1996 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling north room 5 sty north apt 5fw. located at apt 5fw
May 8, 1996 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 5 sty north apt 5fw. located at apt 5fw
May 8, 1996 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty front east apt 5fe dunn. located at apt 5fe
Nov 14, 1995 · Apt 5FE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Nov 14, 1995
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty front east apt 5fe. located at apt 5fe
Nov 14, 1995 · Apt 5FE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 5 sty front east apt 5fe kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 5fe
Nov 14, 1995 · Apt 5FE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 5 sty north apt 5fw kitchen located at apt 5fw
Jun 5, 1995 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer intercom street door to 5 sty north apt 5fw located at apt 5fw
Jun 5, 1995 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jun 5, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock front door 5 sty north apt 5fw located at apt 5fw
Jun 5, 1995 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty north apt 5fw nerette located at apt 5fw
Jun 5, 1995 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 5 sty north apt 5fw thru out located at apt 5fw
Jun 5, 1995 · Apt 5FW
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline kitchen sink 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1992 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline washbasin bathroom 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1992 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity thru out 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1992 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile wall over bathtub 3rd sty front east apt 3f bathroom. , section '' ''
May 24, 1990 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear yard.
May 24, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling front east room 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f
May 24, 1990 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling front east room 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f
May 24, 1990 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front east room 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f
May 24, 1990 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling southwest room 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f
May 24, 1990 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixture at ceiling southwest room 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f
May 24, 1990 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 12
- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes noted:c of o#121075772 indicates to be legally approved as class a' for bldg apts#3;5;6;ph.2.now converted & used for less than 30
Jun 13, 2014 · Penalty $21,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied bldg.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy. 907.2.8
Jun 13, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner:failure to providerequired means of egress for every fl per bc1018.1 & 27-366,transiently occupied bldg w/o adequate means of egress.rem:discontinue illegal o
Jun 13, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:fire pump in cellar out of service(discontinued)off electrical power source.rem:repair/maintain fire pump for sprinkler system forthwith.
Jun 13, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
97##05. failure to maintain elevator device. respondent failed to allow mandatory annual inspection by the dept or approved agency per 28-304.6.1 and appendix k of the bldg code,multiple attempts to gain access
May 17, 2013
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approve plans.under application #104009270 d.t.01.07.05.non conforming work noted:redesign the south & north evetions by creating wider openings for windows t.o.created opening sleeves
May 9, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. interior demolition - interior partitions and ceilings has been removed in entire building. debris has been stored on each floor. remedy: stop all work until permit is obtained.
May 22, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt UNIT2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt UNIT2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt UNIT2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt UNIT2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 30, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
May 31, 2016 · Apt APT4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 31, 2016 · Apt APT4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 12,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,469 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 735 / 63
- Assessed value
- $2,581,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #134010, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 446 West 38 Street
Who owns 446 West 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 446 West 38th Holdings LLC.
Does 446 West 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.
Is 446 West 38 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 446 West 38 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 446 West 38 Street?
It has 4 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.