45 B'way
Composite verdict
45 Broadway is classified as an Office building (type: 'Office', units: 0), built in 1983 — this address does not appear to be a residential building in the public record. HPD registration data is unavailable, and rent stabilization data is also unavailable, both consistent with a commercial property. Before going any further, you should confirm with the landlord or broker exactly what residential use is being offered here, whether it is legally permitted, and what certificate of occupancy covers the space. The neighborhood itself scores a C+ on crime (74/100, 47 incidents nearby, dominated by petit larceny), carries a D-grade noise rating driven by 46 vehicle noise complaints in the past 12 months, and has 1,907 vendor enforcement 311 calls in the area — a busy, high-foot-traffic Financial District corridor.
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Class C
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- The building is recorded as 'Office' type with 0 residential units — what is the legal basis for residential occupancy, and can you provide the current certificate of occupancy showing residential use is permitted?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building, which is consistent with a commercial property — has the landlord ever registered this address with HPD as a residential dwelling, and can they provide documentation?
- Rent stabilization data is unavailable because this BBL is not in the WoW database — is the unit being offered under any regulated rent framework, or is it purely market-rate, and what protections apply to the tenancy?
- The noise grade is D, with 46 vehicle noise complaints and 20 street/sidewalk noise complaints in the past 12 months — what soundproofing exists in the unit, and have prior occupants raised noise concerns?
- Crime data shows 34 property crimes nearby, with petit larceny accounting for 31 of 47 total incidents, and 91% of incidents occurring during daytime hours — what building security measures (key fob access, cameras, secure mail) are in place for residents?
- There are 1,907 vendor enforcement 311 calls in the surrounding area over the past year — how does street congestion and vendor activity on the block affect daily access to the building entrance?
- Confirm the physical condition and residential suitability of the space: check for proper ventilation, natural light, functioning kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and any signage or infrastructure that suggests the floor or unit is still configured primarily for commercial use.
- Walk the building entrance and lobby during a weekday daytime visit — given that 91% of nearby crime occurs during daytime hours and petit larceny dominates, assess how controlled building access is, whether there is a staffed desk or intercom, and how easily non-residents can enter.
- Stand at the unit's windows and assess vehicle noise directly: the building sits one minute from Rector St subway and in a dense Financial District corridor, and 46 vehicle noise complaints in 12 months suggest meaningful street-level noise — evaluate whether the unit's orientation and window quality would make this livable.
45 B'way sits in Manhattan, ZIP 10006. The closest subway is Rector St (R,W) (1-minute walk), served by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, E, J, R, W, and Z lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 131 restaurants, 79 cafes, 34 groceries, and 13 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include New York City Charter School of the Arts (grades 6 to 8), a 1-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 82 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly vehicle noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 74/100 safety score.
- Aug 18, 2025 "PROVIDE APPROX. 25 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE 1 PLUS 5 FEET ON EACH SIDE"
- Nov 12, 2019 "FAILED TO FILE FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT BY JULY 1, 2019"
- May 20, 2019 "FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION"
- G BUILDERS LLC
- PINPOINT TECHNOLOGIES TOO, LLC
- RUSHMORE RECOVERIES II, LLC
- P.S. M094
- Battery Park City School
- Rector St (R,W)
- Rector St (1)
- Wall St (4,5)
- Broad St (J,Z)
- Bowling Green (4,5)
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