438 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
438 Broome Street is a 5-story, 7-unit mixed-use residential/artists building located in SoHo, constructed in 1885 and currently owned by Ralph Westerhoff. The building has maintained a generally positive record over recent years, with no documented bedbug infestations across multiple annual reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, despite having four Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug report filings between 2021 and 2024.
The property has demonstrated good pest control practices, with recent rodent inspections showing passed results in 2023 and 2024, though there were indications of rat activity in March and April 2022. The building has undergone several permitted improvement projects in recent years, with the most recent permits issued in 2024 for plumbing work and in 2023 for electrical work.
The property has maintained consistent compliance with Department of Buildings requirements and has actively addressed maintenance needs through multiple work permits, including two environmental work permits issued in 2022-2023 demonstrating ongoing maintenance. The most recent permits suggest continued investment in building infrastructure and systems, with no major violations or safety concerns reported in recent years, indicating proper management and upkeep of the historically significant structure.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 7 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1885 |
| Total area | 14253 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | JOINT RESIDENTIAL/ARTISTS |

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