158 West 44 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-00996-0156Map
Owner of record: New Growing INC
158 West 44 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is New Growing INC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 5 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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.
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum of130.f degrees at hot water fixtures, in kitchen and. in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story
Aug 10, 2008
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story
Aug 10, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Aug 10, 2008
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty southwest apt 2c. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead pub hall to roof.
May 31, 1985
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 12, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
All controls shall be wired and tested mc-1004.2 /asme csd-1; mc-misc, comply with notice of violation
Jul 20, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing manual reset low water cut off as per mc-1007.2, missing chimney clean out as per-mc801.13, failure to provide pipe insulation on heating and hot water pipes as per mc-1204.; mc-misc, comply with notice
Apr 14, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit on 07/08/2020 at approx. 10:15am i observed the gas system for a commercial kitchen disconnected and capped in the cellar of the above mentioned address, observed the domestic water being
Jul 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner on 07/08/2020 at approx. 10:15am i observed the buildings domestic water system being fed through a hose from the fire suppression dedicated line, failure t
Jul 8, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2; 27-954 on 07/08/2020 at approx. 10:15am i observed no sprinkler system installed on
Jul 8, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permit work with the dob: observed in cellar a functioning kitchen with gas stove, oven, exhaust system, fryer, 2 sinks and counters. observed 2nd flr as an open
Feb 29, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: noted: observed in cellar a room labeled electrical equipment room. in room observed the ceiling has partially collapsed approximately 4 feet by 3 feet, ex
Feb 29, 2020
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Gas being supplied to kitchen on 1st floor and cellar without inspection and certification from this department.workers have been cooking inthese kitchens for close to 3 weeks by the date when this violation wa
Jun 16, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.workers have been using these kitchens for nearly 3 weeks prior to requesting gas teston new gas piping.remedy:arrange for inspection to perform test.
Jun 16, 2000 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide a system 0f automatic sprinkler where required.required sprinkler curtain around open kitchen not being installed.remedy:prodive automatic sprinkers.
Jun 16, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit sprinkler system has been modified without permit or plans.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Jun 16, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 10,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,410 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-7T
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 996 / 156
- Assessed value
- $2,557,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131527, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.
Questions about 158 West 44 Street
Who owns 158 West 44 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New Growing INC.
Does 158 West 44 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 158 West 44 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 158 West 44 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 158 West 44 Street?
It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.