459 West 44 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01054-0104Map
Owner of record: Lucinda 44th, LLC
459 West 44 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 3 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Lucinda 44th, LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 21 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 30
- 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing caps/cover at electrical outlet at north and west walls at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane of entrance door at lobby, 1st story
Sep 22, 2004 · Apt FRONT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2002 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric ceiling fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story
May 22, 2002 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector tenant mr m, koster missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2002 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story
May 22, 2002 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc at 3 sty public hall scuttle ladder.
Aug 16, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster ceiling & west wall at boiler room.
Aug 16, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective corroded sections of metal chimney in rear yard at rear wall.
Aug 22, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective metal chimney stock 1st sty rear at yard.
Aug 20, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal chimney stock 2nd sty rear at yard missing.
Aug 20, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection fixtures present lights not on.
Aug 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 31, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Work without a permit: at time of inspection, observed 4'-6'' height by 20 linear feet fence (iron bars) erected at exposure 1 of six story building without a dob approval or permit., obtain all permits
Jul 13, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy : file application, install dlm
Dec 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: front facade removed entire new wood floor joists replaced throughout. approved plans dated mar 10, 2005. job #103671938 issued 9/14/05. remed
Sep 30, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk does not meet bldg code specifications. lights under shed arenot on 900pm. remedy: turn lights on
Sep 4, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractors sign. remedy: provide sign
Aug 31, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications: defect: lighting for underside of shed not operating at time of inspection creating a hazardous condition at night time. shed in place with permit
Aug 16, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications defect noted no lighting present at sidewalk shed at time of inspection noted location front of building at the 1st floor level remedy:conform shed to bu
Jun 28, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous noted defect (1) existing and temporary stairs not secured properly at top and bottom landings (2)missing handrail protection around stair opening and on stairs noted loc
Jun 20, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations.brick chimney of 461 west 44 street has been damaged at 4th floor elevation (east).remedy:safeguard public and property.
Jun 9, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks and walkways during construction operations.noted:erecting brick wall at 3rd fl west wall without proper protection for walkway/alley at 461 west 44 st.causi
Jun 2, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 3, 2019 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Nov 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt FRONT
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 5
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 21, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 5,749 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,505 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1054 / 104
- Assessed value
- $477,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128710, last renewed Jan 30, 2026.
Questions about 459 West 44 Street
Who owns 459 West 44 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lucinda 44th, LLC.
Does 459 West 44 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 459 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 459 West 44 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 459 West 44 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.