444 Madison Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01285-0015Map

Owner of record: 38 Company,

444 Madison Avenue is an office building built in 1931 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is 38 Company,. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 155
ECB violations: 62
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 155

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building due to vehicle hit sidewalk shed
Aug 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 62

Class - 2
At time of inspection observed active construction site. competent person on site upon requesting initial installation for sws it was not provided nor 6 month inspection report. no site safety manager log provi
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Upon reviewing pre- shifts observed multiple workers names recorded on different days. upon requesting site specific safety orientations competent person could not provide them. as per daily inspection of scaff
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed active construction activities. upon requesting the following document rigging foreman could not provided it. manufactures specs for altrex suspended platform, two suspended scaff
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed two suspended scaffold installed and ready to use. on multiple locations observed life lines not properly protected on sharp edges. shackles on load line not property secured to p
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
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Class - 1
Failure to take/provide required action to secure public safety at a designated unsafe building facade as per unsafe notification.-note: unsafe notification #unsafe-1004340-10a-001 dated 08/13/2025 was filed by
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Cat1 test is expired as of 12/2023. need to perform test and report to nyydob.
Feb 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic spriklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet or
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 a.c. 27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office buildin
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 control #804340. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 28-116.4.1. 97r07- operating device w/o a c/compliance. no report of inspection submitted to dob and no witness of test by dob. remedy: contact dob [email protected] or [email protected] to
Jul 6, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve

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Class - 1
Sec. 28-116.4.1. 97r07- operation device w/o a c/compliance. no reportof inspection submitted to dob & no witness of test by dob. remedy: contact dob ([email protected]) or ([email protected]) to
Jul 6, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
28-116.4.1: 97r07;discontinue elevator service to 9th to 10th flrs. operating device without the cert of compliance. no report of inspectionsubmitted to dob & no witnessing of test by dob. rem:contact dob yacru
Jun 11, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 28-116.4.1. 97r07- discontinued elevator service to 9th and 10th flrs. operating device w/o the c/c. no report of inspection submitted to dob and no witnessing test by dob. remedy: contact dob
Jun 11, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
28-116.4.1: 97r07;discontinued elevator service to the 9th & 10th flrsoperating device without the cert of compliance. no report of inspection submitted to dob & no witnessing of test by dob. rem:contact dob ya
Jun 11, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
28-116.4.1: 97r07;discontinued elevator service to 9th & 10th flrs. operating device without cert of compliance. no report of inspection submitted to dob & no witnessing test by dob. rem:contact dob yacruz@buil
Jun 11, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Work contrary to approved dob plan and applications. noted: 1) installed supported scaffold at exp #1 and #2 approx 48'high. 2) installed 4 planking levels instead i. remedy: conform to approved plans.
Aug 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. plumbing in both womens & mens bathroom's on 12fl iobserved new plumbing fixtures & stubouts for waste & water(new plumbing fixtures are waterclosets & flushometers)(stubouts are for future
May 28, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
For all bldg 100ft or more in height the shed shall be extended 20ft beyond bldg structure. shed is 16 foot beyond bldg structure,original "catch all" has been dismantled. remedy: comply with code.
Oct 30, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Suspended scaffold workers do not have certificate of fitness. remedy:comply with code.
Oct 30, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements. (workers on scaffold with no certificate of fittness.)
Sep 19, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to perform safe and proper inspection of suspended scaffold (no daily maintenance log available on site)
Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
No protection of ropes & or cables around sharp bends corners etc ropes or cables shall not be protected on steel beam on roof
Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction document and/or approved amendments. remedy: conform to approved documents or amendments.
Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failed to notify department/obtain permit prior to use/installation. off c-hooks/outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffold. remedy: comply with code.
Sep 17, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failrue to provide sidewalk shed where required. (facade repair over 40 ft) rem: provide sidewalk shed.
Aug 16, 2008 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Hazardous
59b07.85bb05.86bb05.38m16.83m07.08b01.59b07 provide lighting in mr 85bb05 provide current 5yr testtsag 86bb05 provide current 2yr test tag perform & file call for reinspaection 212-5665444 38m16 provide means
Jun 2, 2008
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Hazardous
59b07.85bb86bb05.38m16.83b07.08b01. 59b07 provide mr lighting 85bb05 provide current 5yr test tag 86bb05 provide current 2yr test tag perform & file call for reinspection 212-566-5444 38m16 provide a means of
Jun 2, 2008
Resolve
Hazardous
59b07.85bb05.86bb05.83b07.38m16. 54b07 lights in mr not working replace bulbs 85bb05 provide current 5yr test tag 86bb05 provide current 2yrtest tag perform & file & call for reinspection or both 212-5665444 83
Jun 2, 2008
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Hazardous
59b07.85bb05.86bb05.38m16.83b07. 59b07. lighting in mr insufficient replace bulbs 85bb05. provide current 5yr test tags 86bb05 provide current 2yr test tag perform & file call for reinspection on both 212-56654
Jun 2, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85u05,84t07,41l11,39q07,39l11.85u05-tag perform file & test.84t07-roofdoor,provide label on door.ex:elev m/r & pump room inside.41l11-replace fuse.1f3 ac lamp(all the way to the rm4)39q07-cage for light.39l11-
Aug 27, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
84b07.84b07-intercom provide adjust for better & proper communication.(sounds very very low).
Aug 27, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
63-m-07,60-t-07,59-q-03,84-q-03,87-d-06,55-o-02,39-o-02/63-nyc device # main line/60-company name & phone #/59-motor room lights unguarded/84-secondary lights unguarded/83-handral loose motor room/55-clean
Jul 10, 2006
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Non-hazardous
51-k-11,59-q-03,60-t-07,84-q-03,83-o-06,55-o-02,39-o-02/51-hoist cables rusted/59-motar room lights unguarded/60-company name & phone # mainline/84-secondary lights unguarded/83-railing loose properly secure
Jul 10, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
39-i-04,59-q-02,60-t-07,84-q-03,51-o-02,39-patch holes motor room flr 59-motor room lights unguarded/60-company name & phone # main line/84-secondary light unguarded/51-clean hoist cables
Jul 10, 2006 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
39-l-04,59-q-03,60-t-07,84-q-03,59-m-07/39-patch holes motor room flr/59-motor room lights unguarded/60-company name & phone # main line/84-secondary lights unguarded/59-lb cover missing
Jul 10, 2006 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
39-l-04,59-q-03,60-t-07,84-q-03/39-patch holes in motor room flr/59-motor room lights unguarded/60-company name & phone # main line/84-secondary lights unguarded
Jul 10, 2006 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
39-l-04,59-q-03,60-t-07,83-q-03,84-m-07/39-patch holes in motor room flr/59-motor room lights unguarded/60-provide company name & phone # main line/83-secondary lights unguarded/84-wire box cover missing on cei
Jul 10, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
58,b,07 03, l,10 58 provide properly cotter pins for broke armature joist pointed 03 repair defective communication cab
Jun 4, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file the
May 19, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency lights on stair cases a and b. also on corridors and tenant space 8,12,16,32,36,37,38 floors. failure to provide emergency power to exit lights on stair cases a and b also on corrid
Jul 11, 2000 · Penalty $750
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate exit and directional signs in tenant spaceon floors 14,15,26,31. failure to provide emergency power to exit directional signs in tenant space on floors 14,15,26,31. remedy-bring in c
Jul 11, 2000 · Penalty $650
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o32q30p50o 32-replaced duct cover shaftway 32-no access to car top.
Mar 3, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o30p30o
Mar 3, 1998
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Non-hazardous
57o30p30o
Mar 3, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30p30o 30-no access to car top.
Mar 3, 1998
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Non-hazardous
31#30o 31-electric box cover is open ove braker box in motor rm replaced it.
Mar 3, 1998
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Hazardous
06n05i30d30o62o01i30q75r37d62d 06-gate sw by passed-05- gate badly damaged 30-close up holes in hoistway at 6-7 fls -30-0-clean down hoistway & sides & under platform 30 q secure hoistway doors as required from
Feb 25, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
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Non-hazardous
02b02x22q 02-alarm bell does not sound in lobby or basement 02-in car communications inoperating 22-secure car top emerg exit cover from topas required.
Feb 25, 1998 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without a first obtaining a equipment use permit for a/c unit located at 14 floor roof setback. remedy: obtain a equipment use permit from this department.
Jul 7, 1997 · Penalty $500
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Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency lighting facilities on tenant floors corridors and staircases throughout the building (fl 2 to 42 & basement failure to provide emergency power to lighting facilities throughout the
Apr 1, 1997 · Penalty $400
Resolve

Complaints

General
Doors
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt BLDG
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O4)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 42
Residential units: —
Building area: 401,686 ft²
Lot area: 16,575 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1285 / 15
Assessed value: $76,500,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 444 Madison Avenue

Who owns 444 Madison Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 38 Company,.

Does 444 Madison Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 444 Madison Avenue 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 444 Madison Avenue built?

City records list 1931 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.