434 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01958-0053Map
Owner of record: Whga Rennaissance Apartments INC
434 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1938 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Whga Rennaissance Apartments INC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2026. 8 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 35
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
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 · 31
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gfci electrical outlets 1st from south [ at west wall ] no power in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall [ no power ] in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead roof door , 5th story
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an unlockable slide bolt or hook on roof door that allow re-entry from roof to public hallway , 5th story
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead roof door , 5th story
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story
Jun 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtab in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b upper level, 4th story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b upper level, 4th story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding onto fire escape at 4th and 5th sty balcony at front of building
Aug 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... apartment doors at 2 and 3 stories in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak through the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''2nd level ''
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at closet located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b upper level, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 · 1
- Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit-hazardous.observed complete sprinkler system from cellar to roof w/o a permit.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 7, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 9, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1938
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 7,285 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1958 / 53
- Assessed value
- $295,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #112936, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 434 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 434 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whga Rennaissance Apartments INC.
Does 434 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 434 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 434 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1938 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 434 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.