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4 West 28 Street

Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00829-0044Map

Owner of record: Mas Specialties INC

4 West 28 Street is a store building built in 1862 in Manhattan, 10001. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mas Specialties INC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 20 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
36
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 83% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx 5 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors door in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... south wall approx.6 sq.ft. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 5th story

    May 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department missing at basement

    May 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor too high cannot reach at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door erected at 3rd story public hall obstructing primary means of egress

    Apr 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor improper frame placed over 7 feet high at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 14, 2016

    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 walls and ceiling bathroom 4 sty front apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 26, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at bathroom 4 sty front apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 26, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing shut off valve at radiator 4 sty front apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 26, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor under radiator west room 4 sty front apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 26, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling west room 5 sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Feb 26, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceilings at 3 and 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 26, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires and box cables at 3 and 54 sty public halls.

    Feb 26, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bricks radiator 3 and 4 sty public halls.

    Feb 26, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective tunetion box cover 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 26, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 3 and 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 26, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Vio issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 18, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 25, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 36

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.respondent failed to complywith commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file

    Sep 6, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.respondent failed to complywith commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file

    Sep 6, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manufacturing district an unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a m1-6 district on the 2nd floor as per zr 12-10 noted business as renew body and mind spa an unlicensed in

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of buildings records.noted:illegal occupancy at 2nd floor converted/occupied illegally as an unlicensed massage parlor known as renew body and mind spa with 9 room

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement(s).respondent filed a certificate of correction on 01/23/2024 for nov#35675612y issued on 12/05/2023.upon inspect

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement(s).respondent filed a certificate of correction on 07/16/2024 for nov#35674253j issued on 06/07/2024.upon inspect

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.respondent failed to complywith commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file

    Sep 6, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.respondent failed to complywith commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file

    Sep 6, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.respondent failed to complywith commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file

    Sep 6, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.respondent failed to complywith commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file

    Sep 6, 2024

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement(s).respondent filed a certificate of correction on for nov#35675613x issued on 12/05/2023.upon inspection i found

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other materials containing material false statement(s).respondent filed a certificate of correction on 04/05/2024 for nov#35675618p issued on 12/05/2023.upon inspection i fo

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement(s).respondent filed a certificate of correction on 07/16/2024 for nov#35679252h issued on 06/07/2024.upon inspect

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement(s).respondent filed a certificate of correction on 04/05/2024 for nov#35675617n issued on 12/05/2023.upon inspect

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted:2nd floor illegally occupied as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment doing business as renew body and mind spa with 8 massage

    Jun 7, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manfacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment.a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a m1-6 zoning district on the 2nd floor doing business as renew body and mind spa wi

    Jun 7, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manufacturing district. unlicensed physical treatmentestablishment. a prohibited use per zr 12-10, operating in a m1-6 zoning district on the 2nd floor, doing business a "renew: body and mind s

    Dec 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement.respondent filed a certificate of correction on 9/1/22 for ecb#35661662p.upon inspection,found condition which re

    Dec 5, 2023 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correctoin or other related materials containing material false statement.respondent filed certificate of correction on 8/26/22 for ecb#35661663r.upon inspection found condition which res

    Dec 5, 2023 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings. for ecb #35661663r issued on 8/23/22. remedy: file a certificate of correction.

    Dec 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob records. noted: 2nd floor illegally occupied as a "renew: body and mind spa" prev. #35661663r.remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for ecb #35661662p issued on8/23/22. remedy: file a certificate of correction.

    Dec 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for ecb #35661932x issued on8/23/22. remedy: file a certificate of correction.

    Dec 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted:@2fl has been converted/occupied as unlic phys treatment estb w/8massage rms discont illegal occupancy

    Aug 23, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Alt/changed bldg occupied w/o valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1&28-118.3.2 noted:tco121959675 expired3/2/20 prev ecb35489391k issued10/28/20 obtain valid c/o or discont illegal occupancy

    Aug 23, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    File a certificate of correction or other related materials containingmaterial false statement.respondent filed a certificate of correction on 04-08-2022 for nov#35634981z,upon inspection,i found that the condi

    Aug 23, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in manufacturing dist unlic phys treatment estb op in m1-6dist on 2fl.as per zr12-10 noted:biz as "renew" body&mind spa unlic individual who isnt healthcare prof-lic by nys or under supervision of n

    Aug 23, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:use of 8prohibited door &or hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371j.installed sliding barrel bolt lock on 2fl rear exit door.provide legal hardware

    Aug 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in manufacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment operating in m1-6 district on 2nd floor as per zr 12-10 noted:5 masseuse not health care professionals licensed by nys or under

    Mar 29, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per bc 28-118.3.1,28-118.3.2 noted:tco#121959675 expired on 03/02/20.rem:obtain valid cofo or discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At 2nd floor level occupies as an adult physical culture establishmentand physical culture establishment "review body mind spa" without an bsa approval as required per zr 12-10.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy#121959675.illegal occupancy noted:at 2nd floor level converted/occupied as a physical culture establishment massage parlor "revew body mind spa

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.work noted:at 2nd floor level.erected pertition walls creating 8 rooms(7 massage room & 1 bedroom shower.installed water & waste plumbing lines for 1 stand in shower & 1 residential sink.i

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.note:on 5th fl apt #3 obs new gas pipiing and fitting in the apt behind stove w/new gas valve and no permit issued.con ed locked off service and meter to apt because of leak.rem:obtain permit.

    Apr 13, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to have new or altered plumbing system tested.note:obs on fl 5 at apt #3, new gas pipe and valve behind stove in kitchen w/o any test ing of gas piping.con ed locked meter.rem:perform test.

    Apr 13, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Emergency lighting inoperative or defective throughout. remedy: repair of replace emergency lighting forthwith.

    May 1, 1990 · Penalty $85

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Store building (K4)
Year built
1862
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
11,520 ft²
Lot area
2,469 ft²
Zoning
M1-8A/R12
Community board
105
Council district
3
Block / lot
829 / 44
Assessed value
$1,278,450
Landmark / historic district
Madison Square North Historic District

HPD registration #108498, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 4 West 28 Street

Who owns 4 West 28 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mas Specialties INC.

Does 4 West 28 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 4 West 28 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 4 West 28 Street built?

City records list 1862 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 4 West 28 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

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