130 West 44 Street

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-00996-0046Map

Owner of record: Manhattan Initiativeinc.

130 West 44 Street is a hotel built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10036. The owner of record is Manhattan Initiativeinc.. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 3 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 11
DOB violations: 62
ECB violations: 27
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 4, 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

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 · 11

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.
Jun 4, 2025
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, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 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 10, 2018
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 26, 2016
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 200 watts incandescent. at front areaway, 1st story
Apr 3, 2000 · Apt NA
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 6th sty east wing room 617 at north.
Apr 23, 1982
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 4th sty northwest room.
Apr 23, 1982
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 62

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 23, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2009
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2009
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 13, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2002
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10630
Oct 21, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p6893
Oct 21, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2002
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p6893
Oct 12, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10630
Oct 12, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p6893
Nov 17, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10630
Nov 17, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10630
Jan 29, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p6893
Jan 29, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 2, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 27

Class - 2
59bb15)annual brake maintenance tag expired (7/12/16).
Oct 25, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: construction debris is scattered throughout supported scaffold & stored on top of the bulkhead roof creating a hazardous condition.
Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Supported scaffold does not meet building code specifications noted: supported scaffold erected under application #120142602 exp ( ) wasmissing toe boards 7 guardrails 3 end rails at the upper working level
Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate in that worker edison machine was working at the top level w/o a user certificate.worker indicated he did not have 1 (4hr user card). creating a hazardo
Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
All supported scaffold shall be inspected daily before each use by a competent person designated by the trade using the scaffold noted: 3 men were working off the supported scaffold at the 12 fl approx 120'high
Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. on inspection approx 60' of job site fence has been removed in front . dob records show fence permit was issued for 120' fence under
Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Hazardous
Scaffold doesn't meet bldg code specification standards planks should be tied down to prevent dislodgement by wind 27-1009a remedy:conform to bldg code standards
Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property afffected by construction operations debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on platforms (osha 1926 45i f 13 remedy:maintain safeguards
Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83r05. illegal removal of device work w/o a permit, file applicant obtain permit.
Jan 25, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83r05. illegal removal of device work w/o a permit file application & obtain permit.
Jan 25, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Work without a permit exp. permit scaffold under permit number 104922620 issued on 10-16-07 expired on 12-31-07 remedy:obtain permit or remove scaffold
Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Stopp all work work contrary to approved dob plans and applnoted:demo contrary to approved plans dated4/30/07plans 0101thru0107.parapets & load bearing walls shown to remain have been removed.the cellar flr slu
Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Sec 27-1009(a):no guards rails from roof to 1st fl level. missing protection for shafts and window opening apl # 104668922. stop all work. remedy: provide guards rails through out
Oct 1, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Sec 27-1009(a):opening/holes not covered from roof level to 1st fl opening not covered or improper cover holes. apl#104668922. stop all work.remedy: cover holes
Oct 1, 2007 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to safely and properly remove material/debris from construction site apl#104668922. accumulation of concrete,steel,masonry,debris piled up at roof level and 1st fl. remedy: stop all work. remove debris
Oct 1, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #73448.legal occupancy on 2nd flr-dinning,music & reading rms.-dinning rm changed to sleeping rm(34 beds).remedy:amend c/o or discontinue illegal u
May 9, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
2l,8j,22d,30p,33o,40u,57p,73o. repair, adjust. secure, provide, clean five year test. provide. clean installation.
Jan 11, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
7l,22l,30p,30o,40u,44l,57p,73o. repair, provide, perform five year test, repair, provide, clean installation.
Jan 11, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: rear fire escape in dis repair there are fire escape stairs broken, railing and stairs resting. remedy: repair fire escape forwith.
Jan 21, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specification. defect:inade-quate highting under sidewalk shed. remedy: provide adequate highting under sidewalk shed.
Jan 19, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Unknown
Operation of pa without a current permit 1 floor rear theatre 3rd floor theatre remedy obtain a public assembly permit
Jun 3, 1991 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit no permit posted for sidewalk shed or scaffolding at front of building. sidewalk shed overloaded scaffoldinlocated at to p sdiewalk shed in front of building no permits posted
Apr 9, 1991 · Penalty $345
Resolve
Unknown
Failure to have approved pa plans available for in spection. remedy:provide approved pa plans.
Oct 18, 1990 · Penalty $115
Resolve
Unknown
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy:provide approved pa plans.
Oct 18, 1990 · Penalty $115
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. remedy: make all repairsto the satisfaction of this department forthwith.
Aug 16, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Unknown
Altered premises under bn 1249 submitted plans showwing the removal of partions and new mens room, installed 2nd floor. remedy: have bn 1249 signed off and obtain pa new pa plans.
Jul 18, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Unknown
Failure to have approve pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans.
Jul 18, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 501
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 (H1)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 10
Residential units: —
Building area: 75,421 ft²
Lot area: 7,656 ft²
Zoning: C6-5.5
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 996 / 46
Assessed value: $15,526,350
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

HPD registration #129391, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 130 West 44 Street

Who owns 130 West 44 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Manhattan Initiativeinc..

Does 130 West 44 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 130 West 44 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 130 West 44 Street built?

City records list 1905 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.