137 East 44 Street
Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01299-0023Map
Owner of record: Hotel Grand Central LLC
137 East 44 Street is a hotel built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is Hotel Grand Central LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 45
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 3
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- 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 22, 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 - 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 2, 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.
Feb 15, 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.
Feb 15, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 45
- 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, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
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, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2012
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(07)have elec. eyes in proper working order
Sep 14, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)provide no smoking sign in cab of elevator
Sep 14, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#904449.remedy:submit acceptable require
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
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 for control#804449. rmdy:submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Equipment on site is contrary to approved plan. all equipment must be installed as per approved cd/5 plan. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffold in use that is contrary to the approved cd/5
Mar 9, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.4.5.4 training toe suspended scaffold. workers are required to have minimum training before installing using suspended scaffold. note: at time of inspection i observed the worker misael cruz performin
Mar 9, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
No storage on sites. pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/storage of materials & debris on shed roof & that does not meet pede
Mar 9, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances. note: south elevation exp#1 missing & deteriorating mortar w/broken pieces observed on water table. crack observed below parapet wall light well.
May 9, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the d.o.b. rules & regulations
May 10, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dept of bldg rules & regu
Dec 12, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to an amended round five round technical report inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law of11/98 and the dept of bvldg rules and regulation remedy file the required
Sep 24, 2003 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round report:periodic inspection of exteriorwalls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of bldgs rules and regulations.remedy:file the required repor
Mar 28, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. noteed:removal of fire rate cenclosure at stire lind a all fl. west side of bldg. and reduced the rating with 21/2 sheetrock installed a laundry shoot within the 2 means
Feb 2, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. alteration type 1 #101581833noted: 9th fl being occupied rms #904,905,909,913 &915 at time of inspection w/o c of o. remedy: obtain valid c of o.
Dec 9, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40m 50y 73o 20d perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elev 3 form 20 in basement
Feb 22, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40m 50y 73o 20d perform 5 year test. properly tag device and file elevator 3 form , 20 in basement
Feb 22, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 811
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H2)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 10
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 64,614 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,041 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-2.5
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1299 / 23
- Assessed value
- $12,763,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #143643, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 137 East 44 Street
Who owns 137 East 44 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hotel Grand Central LLC.
Does 137 East 44 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 137 East 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 137 East 44 Street built?
City records list 1916 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.