438 West 45 Street,Manhattan, NY 10036
14 Units
•Built in 1920
•5 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
87 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 131 violations which is 9.35 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
18Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
88Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
24Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 09, 2024§ 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at the front of the buildingNov sent out
Apr 09, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the front exterior wall of the building from the parapet to the 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jun 14, 2023Section 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance doorNov sent out
Oct 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at roof bulkhead at public hallFalse certification
Oct 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th storyFalse certification
Oct 28, 2022Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories, all balconies and all components at building rear at fire escapeFalse certification
Oct 28, 2022Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration metal cage enclosure erected at front areawayNot complied with
Oct 17, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator at the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 17, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls at lobby, 1st storyFalse certification
Apr 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Mar 10, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Mar 04, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and east wall at public hall, 2nd storyNot complied with
Mar 04, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Mar 04, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Mar 04, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 04, 2022Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew at ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Oct 05, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at bulkheadNot complied with
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
2.25 stars
Avoid at all costs. SLUM LORD
Former Tenant
Pros:
Convenient location, pre-war details
Cons:
The worst management in NYC. (c) openigloo They...
3 stars
First rental apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
Reasonable rent, great neighbors.
Cons:
Bad management, neglect pennants’ requests
Advice to owner:
Pay more attentions to your tenants.