454 West 46 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01055-0001Map
Owner of record: The Piano Factory Corp
454 West 46 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 48 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is The Piano Factory Corp. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on June 27, 2023. 12 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 14
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story
Jun 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story
Jun 27, 2023
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.
Nov 3, 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall
Jul 13, 2004
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 34
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 5, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2848
Jun 22, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20893
Feb 22, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2848
Feb 22, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. *courtyard obseved cracked window lintel stone on 4th floor on north build ing facing east;stored flower pots on passageway ledge between north
Mar 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. defects noted:at apt 6so(6ds) fire stopping protection has been removed from ceiling exposing wood rafters and struc
May 1, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building north elevation,exposure#1 observe blocks of wood improperly installed under a/c units.south elevationexposure#3 ovserve flower post stored on facade window sill on the 4th
Dec 21, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide safety measures(sidewalk shed)to protect public from hazardous condition.unsafe fisp tech report filed for cycle 7 on 11/3/10.rem:provide safety measure,side walk shed where required replace
Sep 22, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. observed combustible wood deck/terrace exceeding 20% of roof area has not been removed as required by ecb vio #34845507p issued 8.18.10. remedy: remove
Apr 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to obtain a temp construction permit prior to installation/use of sidewalk shed.noted:no permit for sidewalk shed installed @ exp#3/west 45 st/@ time of inspection.rem:obtain temp const permit.
Mar 25, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w.o a permit. at time of inspection at terrace i did observe a combustbile deck installed, covering mine then 50% of roof area. w.o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore premise to prior legal condit
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec 27-338(j) bc 1509.9 misc viol: combustible roof deck/terrace exceeds 20% of roof area. at time of inspection at roof/terrace level i didobserve deck "combustible covering more than 20% of roof area. remedy:
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection at terrace i did observe decking were roof edge loose creating tripping hazard. remedy: repair/replace
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w.o a permit. at time of inspection observed at roof level a deckinstalled w.o permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection at roof level observe a roof deck with loose & rotten decking a tripping hazard. remedy: repair/replace
Aug 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec 27-338(j) misc viol: combustible roof deck/terrace exceeds 20% of roof area. at time of inspection at roof level a combustible roof deckcovering the majority of roof area. remedy: remove combustible roof de
Aug 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w.o a permit. at time of inspection at terrace level observed a deck installed w.o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore permit toprior legal condition
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Combustible rood deck/terrace exceeds 20% of roof area. at time of inspection observed at terrace level a combustible deck covering approx 90% of terrace, 20% of which was consumed by fire. remedy: remove comb
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection at terrace level observed deck boards that were extremely loose deck to their framing joist being 24" & center instead of 16" on center. re
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents & approved amendments. noted: missing shoring jacks to support supported scaffold installed at exposure #3 on 5 flr walkway,missing cross brace on suppor
Jan 28, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: on roof top over existing penthouse erected new steel structure & beams for extended penthouse w/o 1st obtaining permit. application #110350646. pre approved on 11-3-08 plans appr
Oct 21, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg noted:roof top south-west corner of bldg having erected in front of penthouse(apt #7as)wooden deck appr 35' x 35' w/ 6'high wood fence w/o a permit created a fire hazard.remedy:obtain
Mar 13, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17d06,17m07,85bb05. 17-d- loose bracket assembly on 6th floor hoistway door.17-m- provide bracket & gib assembly for 5th, 3rd& lobby hoistway door.
Aug 8, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shalls read "in case of fire use stairs, unless otherwise instructed" on floor 2 to 5'. failure to provide 3-inch miminum high alphabetic letter of identification
Apr 1, 2003 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46q,50y,50o,74m,47b,74o. replace front rope guard, properly seal oil leak, machine completely soaked with oit, property clean machine, missing toe guard replace, shorthern governor rope.
Dec 28, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,9m,74m,74d,62k. seal machine oil leak. car door is missing. one gib replace missing gib, missing toe guard replace toe guard. propertysecure under car wirings. repair rust under car.
Dec 28, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Curb cut approximately 11' long has been constructed at front of premises without obtaining a permit from this dept. remedy: if feasible obtain a permit.
Aug 10, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2004 · Apt 2K
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | $1,150,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 48
- Building area
- 60,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 17,715 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1055 / 1
- Assessed value
- $5,413,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139865, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 454 West 46 Street
Who owns 454 West 46 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Piano Factory Corp.
Does 454 West 46 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 454 West 46 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 454 West 46 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 454 West 46 Street?
It has 48 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.