438 West 164 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02110-0076Map
Owner of record: Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp
438 West 164 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 1,337 housing violations here, most recently on October 12, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 1,337
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 1,639
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1,337
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building door entrance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
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 inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom , the 5th room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Sep 10, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the north and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire exit door hinges at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at boiler at boiler room
Apr 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaking boiler at boiler room
Apr 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective flue pipe at boiler at boiler room
Apr 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective boiler at boiler room
Mar 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Mar 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Mar 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leak at boiler at boiler room
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective boiler at boiler room
Feb 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass at entrance door cracked posing cut hazard at front areaway, 1st story
Jan 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt bldg, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt bldg, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at the north and south walls. in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north and south walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the north and south walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
May 20, 2010
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35250170m issued on 03/02/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a
Aug 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35250170m issued on 03/02/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:work without a permi
Jul 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35250170m issued on 03/02/18 and to file a certificate of cor ection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi
May 30, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit:note on (fourth) fl in apt 41 (top of stair to left door not marked) 2 walls built,ceiling to fl both approx 7 ft in lenght.(in) bedroom /(facing court yard) closer built inside closet door
Mar 2, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection. noted : respondent failed to comply w/ the commissioners order to correct the violating conditions & file a certificate of corre
Sep 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls in that at front facade there are several sections of loose missing stucco at the parapet level make safe immediately make all necessary repairs immediately maintain bldg.
May 20, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is section of leader is missing at east side of building causing rain water to pour into apts & causing damage to plaster walls & ceilings. roof coping damage
May 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Sec. 27-127. failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. defects noted: leader pipe is disconnected between 5th & 4th flr exterior. (apt 51) kitchen ceiling has water damage. remedy: repair/replace.
Jul 9, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. noted: construction operations as interior demo of walls &ceiling finishes in apt #32 permit #110.319.806 caused in adjoin apt#3
Sep 11, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects are: 1) various cracks of exterior brick wall front area of easy court window line at 1st-3rd floor. 2) 2 & 3 floor at east court adjacent to stair line window
Jun 11, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building walls defects are 1-cracked brick work vertical cracks throughout,east,west & south wall 2-front retaining wall,eroding,section missing building,and loose sections 3-metal
May 16, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 43
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 19,270 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,617 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2110 / 76
- Assessed value
- $621,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114100, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.
Questions about 438 West 164 Street
Who owns 438 West 164 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp.
Does 438 West 164 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,337 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 West 164 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 75% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 438 West 164 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 West 164 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.