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209 East 14 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00896-0009Map

Owner of record: Best Inns Usa LLC

209 East 14 Street is a hotel built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is Best Inns Usa LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 39 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
33
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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
1
Down from 3 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 · 41

  • 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
  • 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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 303, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 303

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 303, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 303

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead to roof

    Aug 18, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the boiler room leading to rear yard

    Aug 18, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories at fire escape

    Jul 9, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration new bathroom installed in room located at b-room 505, 5th story, 2nd b-room from north at east

    Dec 27, 2000 · Apt 505

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration new bathroom installed in room located at b-room 403, 4th story, 3rd b-room from north at east

    Dec 27, 2000 · Apt 403

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration new bathroom installed in room located at b-room 404, 4th story, 2nd b-room from north at east

    Dec 27, 2000 · Apt 404

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration new bathroom installed in room located at b-room 301, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Dec 27, 2000 · Apt 301

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, hot plate at 2 sty room 3

    Oct 14, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at 3 sty north section room 22.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar front & rear.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble treads 2nd from top 4 sty public hall stairs.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 2 sty rear east bathroom.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective bathroom door 2 sty rear east bathroom.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty room 8.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling 2 sty room 8.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling 2 sty room 8.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble treads 3rd thru 5th from bottom 1 sty public hall stair.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling at cellar front & rear.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at cellar front & rear.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing circuit breaker box cover at cellar front.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty front west bathroom.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick retaining wall from rear cellar door to rear yard.

    Oct 15, 1998

    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 h all at or near mailboxes.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty rear east bathroom.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide guardrail & handrail platform & stair rear yard.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the throughout roof.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling 3 sty north section room 22.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window sash at bottom 3 sty north section room 22.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 2 sty front east community bathroom.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at cellar.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at front center and rear cellar.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 east and west court.

    Oct 15, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hook bolts 2 sty room 13.

    Jul 8, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling 3 sty room 22.

    Jul 8, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jun 2, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar northeast

    Jun 2, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive exposed electrical wires throughout walls and ceiling cellar

    Jun 2, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 20

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide approximately 30 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure 1 to protect pedestrians from falling debris

    Sep 14, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The borough commissioner has issued notice to revoke application #122458161 due to revocation of the master plumber's and/or fire suppression license. all work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped immediately

    Dec 10, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 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
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 2, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 33

  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.6.4.8 failure to provide lighting. note: at time of my inspection of a 5 sty bldg i observed sidewalk shed in place at exp#1 of the bldg by 5:35am w/o lighting under the shed to bring illumination fai

    Feb 8, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:at time of inspection i observed at exposure #1 at front facade the decorative stone molding at 3rd fl elevation is heavily corroded & in danger of falling

    Nov 2, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. observed multiple defects on exposure #1. decorative stone molding at 3rd floor elevation is heavily corroded and in danger of falling to public sidewalk b

    Sep 14, 2020 · Penalty $2,530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dob.respondent failed to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of

    Feb 15, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a c/c or other related materials containing material false statement respondent file a c/c on 3.15.12 for nov #34858931z. upon inspection found the conditions which respondent described as having been

    Feb 13, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a c/c or other related materials containing materials false statement. respondent file a c/c on 3.15.12 for nov #34838930r. upon inspection found the condition which respondent described as having been

    Feb 13, 2013 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide 2 means of egress from space or room as required.noted no 2 means of egress from cellar level 2nd means of egress going through boiler room.previous violation #348389312.rmdy:provide two mean

    Feb 13, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1009.2 failure to comply with stairways minimum headrom clearance which is 84"noted sair from cellar (rear) to rear yard having headroom 5'.previous violation#34838930r.rmdy:comply w/stairways minimum headrm

    Feb 13, 2013 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o work permit. noted: front fire escape altered (drop ladder l ocation) welded obtain permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain permit.

    Feb 13, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating condition and file a c/c pursuant to section 28-204.2 for

    Feb 3, 2013 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.obstruction noted:@ front of bldg.fire escape stairs ladder obstructed by "union square inn".entrance marquee.1 leg of ladder resting on edge of marquee.rem:remov

    Jul 3, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.work noted:@ front of premises erect illuminated awning w/wording "union square inn." rem:obtain permit.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1016.2.fail to comply w/minimum corridor width requirements.noted corridor w/on 2 to 5 floors are 30".rem:comply w/minimum corridor requirements.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    1008.4.3.illegally using double hung windows as exits & exit discharge.note from 1 to 5 floor rear all double hung windows are marked w/an illuminated "exit" sign.rem:remove illegal exit signs of windows.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1019.1.fail to comply w/fire resistance rating in exit interior staircase:having door @ 1 fl made of wood & glass.rem:provide fpsc door.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1008.1.2.2.fail to comply w/direction of swing.all doors are swing against of direction of egrees travel.rem:comply w/direction of swing.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371 (j) on each floor.rem:provide legal hardware.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #103777058 illegal occupancy noted:a legal single room occupancy non fire proof 5 story bldg has now been used a transient hotel w/short stay guest total 47 out of 52.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1001.4.fail to provide 2 means of egress from space or room as required noted no 2 means of egress from cellar level.2nd means of egress going through boiler room.rem: provide 2 means of egress.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1009.2.fail to comply w/stairways minimum headroom clearance which is 84".noted exit stair from cellar (rear) to rear yard having headroom 5'.rem:comply w/minimum headroom clearance.

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 noted: existing c of o #28735 indicates store in cellar and 13 rms from 2nd to 5th sty. existing site condit

    Dec 5, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy:note:c/o #28735 of 1942/states occupancy of cellar as (1)storage,laudry dryer room & boiler is currently illegaly occupied as 3 offices boiler

    Jan 11, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit:work noted:at basement approx 8'x 8' c/o #28735 states stores laundry & boiler only.remedy:obtain all proper permits or restore to prior legal condition.

    Apr 19, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied with out a valid c of o:bldg c of o 28735 states in basement as stores & boiler room & laundry room.bldg is currently occupied with seperate hotel (sro) rooms numbered.remedy:obtain va

    Apr 19, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to certify correction for dob #060504106al04 issued 6/5/04 foroccupancy contrary to c of o. c of o #28735 declares cellar as legallyoccupied as laundry room,mechanical room,& storage,is illegal occupied

    Nov 8, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with certificate of compliance: noted: at above location, violation #06504106al04 of occupancy contrary to that of c. of ocondition remains the same, c. of o. states cellar as laundry

    Nov 8, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a vaild certificate of occupancy: noted c of o #28735 declares cellar as laundry & mechanich & drying is occupied presently as 4 sro rent rooms with individual bathrooms, 1st f

    Jun 15, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy # 28735 note first floor to 5 floor 10 r00ms on each floor contrary to 13 rooms each floor remedy have certificate of occupancy amended to show actual use of feasi

    Jan 29, 2004 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approval plans for job application 10225619401 at location.rem:stop all work.provide approval plans at site at all times for inspection

    Dec 11, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit for job application 10225619401 expired 6/13/00.rem:renew permit.failure to provide approved plan at location approved plans at location.rem:provide approved plans at location for inspection.

    Dec 6, 2000 · Penalty $630

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plan. noted: first floor corridor office sizes & door entry ways are not reflecting approved plan. miss-ing 2 sets of doorways as per drawing a-1 approved 07-07-99. location:

    Feb 9, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are 1-stairs from 4 to 5 floor &5 to roof broken sagging & pulling away from wall 2-bulkhead door is broken no locks door is held close with wire creating a hazardous condition remed

    Apr 11, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect in interior stain frame 1st through to roof defective. stripers falling away from wall raisers, locations marble treads at 1st through 5th floor, cracked and loose. remedy:refra

    Nov 10, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 201

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 2, 2011 · Apt 409

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 303

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 303

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 303

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Aug 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jul 7, 2008 · Apt FF

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 24, 2008 · Apt 507

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (HS)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
—
Building area
11,855 ft²
Lot area
2,994 ft²
Zoning
C1-6A
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
896 / 9
Assessed value
$1,048,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #112564, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.

Questions about 209 East 14 Street

Who owns 209 East 14 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Best Inns Usa LLC.

Does 209 East 14 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 209 East 14 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 209 East 14 Street built?

City records list 1900 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.