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231 East 4 Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

231 EAST 4 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (0/100)

Year Built: 1890 · Units: 22

231 East 4 Street

Manhattan 10009

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

231 East 4 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan with 22 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 22 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,000 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10009)

1,081 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10009

Bottom tier

Avg score: 76

WorstBest in 10009

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

False Repair Certification

The owner falsely certified that repairs were made when they were not. This is a serious violation of trust and law.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Vacate Order Issued

A vacate order has been issued for part or all of this building, meaning it was deemed unsafe for occupancy.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

39Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

0Critical

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

13Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

79Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

60Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

40Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 403 violations · Peak: 41 in 2025

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

481

Violations

403

Inspections

Compliance

Permits

Financial

Legal

Total: 1000 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

343

Housing Violations→

(59 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

8.4x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

9.6x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

2.3x neighborhood avg

199

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

2.2x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1890

Built 136 years ago

↓Getting worse — 69 violations this year vs 27 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jul 1, 2020

Mortgage — $1,250,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2020000187203

Jan 18, 1989

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C7

Apr 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C7

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C7

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C7

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jan 5, 2017

Heat and Hot Water — MICHAEL CHANG,NYC REALTY CORP

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 5, 2017

Oct 23, 2007

Comp Supplemental Cases — M Y C REALTY CORP,MICHAEL CHANG

CLOSED

Case Type: Comp Supplemental Cases

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 23, 2007

Mar 29, 2007

Tenant Action — MICHAEL CHANG,REAL ESTATE OFFICE

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 29, 2007

Jan 25, 2007

Comprehensive — M Y C REALTY CORP,MICHAEL CHANG

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 25, 2007

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

231-33 EAST 4TH LLC

Year Built: 1,890

Building Class: C7

Gross Area: 15,460 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7B

Assessed Value: $2,037,600

Market Value: $4,528,000

Other Events (19)

311 Complaint

May 7, 2026• 3 days ago

WATER SUPPLY

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: WATER SUPPLY

Descriptor2: NO WATER

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

May 7, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY [IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY] (Apt 2A)

Type: IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2A

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 7, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Housing Violation

May 7, 2026• 4 days ago

Class A / I: (A) § HMC: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.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 7, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 10, 2026

Status Date: May 7, 2026

Complaint

May 6, 2026• 4 days ago

PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY [IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY] (Apt 2A)

Type: IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2A

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: May 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

May 4, 2026• 6 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5C)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5C

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 4, 2026

311 Complaint

May 4, 2026• 6 days ago

WATER SUPPLY

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: WATER SUPPLY

Descriptor2: NO WATER

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

May 4, 2026• 6 days ago

WATER SUPPLY

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: WATER SUPPLY

Descriptor2: NO WATER

Resolution Description: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in

Closed Date: May 6, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

May 3, 2026• 7 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: May 1, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Complaint

May 3, 2026• 7 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3D

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: May 1, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Complaint

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: May 1, 2026

Complaint

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: May 1, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: §27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-01 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAILBOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 7, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 7, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT THE FIRE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: May 18, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: §27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-01 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAILBOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 7, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: §27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-06, 12-10 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANT

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 7, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2104 ADM CODE 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

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 7, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 7, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Housing Violation

May 3, 2026• 8 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: May 10, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Property Details

Year Built

1890

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

1004000042

Zipcode

10009

Location

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231 EAST 4 STREET, Manhattan — Grade F

231 East 4 Street

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