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344 WEST 14 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10014

344 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10014 is a 22-unit rental building in West Village, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
344 WEST
14 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

West Village · 10014
Neighborhood overview
West Village→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10014
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in West Village
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Chelsea· 0.39 miBattery Park City· 0.6 miSoHo· 0.61 miChelsea· 0.62 miGramercy Park· 0.68 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
9
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

344 WEST 14 STREET — Rent Intelligence for West Village, NYC

West Village · Manhattan, NY, 10014
Built 19106 floors22 unitsBBL 1006290013
Current rent range
$3,850 – $7,750 / mo
3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.33 reviews
Verified reviews3WOwned by344 WEST 14TH STREET LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B
★★★★★
3.3 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 3 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations173last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews33.3 ★ avg
Rent-stab units22DHCR records
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints77last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio
$3,850/mo
1 listing
2 BR
$6,350/mo
11 listings
3 BR
$7,625/mo
10 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
October
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to October.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1 listing
$3,850
$4,288 – $5,305
2 Bed11 listings
$6,395
$6,395
3 Bed10 listings
$8,895
$8,895
$3.5k$6.5k$9.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Lower West Side
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,380
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
4.1%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
17%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
205 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
37
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
62
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
106
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2119
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
2015105020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 173311 Complaints 77DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

173 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    65
  • Flooring
    17
  • Door/Lock
    12
  • Water Leak
    11
  • Window/Guard
    9

311Top Complaints

77 total
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    26
  • ELECTRIC
    15
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    14
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    13
  • WATER LEAK
    12

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(10 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WALL CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BCIV14 MAILEDMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

See all 173 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.3 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 reviews
5★
0%
4★
33%
3★
67%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Location is nice Cons: The windows and dust

mixedAug 2022
·
Anonymous

Pros: Ability to put in-window AC. Noise is somewhat limited. Cons: No elevator. During the summer it can be busy with tourists.

positiveAug 2022
·
Anonymous

Pros: Terrace, nice finishes, brick Cons: Walk-up, common space not kept up well

mixedJun 2021
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities
OUTDOOR
  • Private Outdoor Space
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Hardwood Floors
  • View
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

344 WEST 14TH STREET LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingPRESIDENT: PHILIP RUTHMail: 10 E MAPLE PO BOX 1828, New Canaan, CT, 06840

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B6.6
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.3
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed22 units · 6 floors
  2. now344 WEST 14TH STREET LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

344 WEST 14 STREET · Manhattan · 40.740° N, -74.004° W
47
Walk
24
Transit
40
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby4 min
5 schools nearby4 min
The neighborhood

West Village

West Village is one of Manhattan's most charming neighborhoods — cobblestoned streets, Federal-style townhouses, and boutique everything. It's beautiful, walkable, and among the most expensive zip codes in the city.

2,822buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$5,600median 1BR
29,461population$147kmedian income72%renters
CharmingRomanticExpensiveQuietHistoric
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
22 units · 6 floors · class C7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
9 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 344 WEST 14TH STREET LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 15, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEV

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 15, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST AND SOUTH WALLS I

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $3,850 – $3,850
    20% belowArea: $4,797
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $5,600
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $5,700 – $7,000
    1% belowArea: $6,395
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $7,500 – $7,750
    14% belowArea: $8,895
Compared to median rents in 10014

Review Summary

3 reviews
3.3 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 3 reviews · avg 3.3 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: Location is nice Cons: The windows and dust"
— Anonymous · Aug 2022
Read all 3 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

West Village is one of Manhattan's most charming neighborhoods — cobblestoned streets, Federal-style townhouses, and boutique everything. It's beautiful, walkable, and among the most expensive zip codes in the city.

CharmingRomanticExpensiveQuietHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

24
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 8 AV/BLEECKER STM14A-SBSM20L92
    0.2 mi4 min
  • HUDSON ST/BETHUNE STM11
    0.2 mi5 min
  • BETHUNE ST/GREENWICH STM11
    0.3 mi5 min
  • 7 AV/W 12 STM20
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • N.y.c. Lab School For Collaborative StudiesHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • New York City Lab Middle School For Collaborative StudiesMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • N.y.c. Museum SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Ged-P2g-Fulton Hudson Guild-AhsepGED/Alt
    0.2 mi4 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
    0.7 mi14 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Notre Dame SchoolHigh School
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Corlears SchoolElementary
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Lorge SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi3 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10014
Violent122
Property1,399
Quality-of-life1,262
Total incidents2,580
PRECINCT
Top precinct#6
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors6
Total units22
Rent-stab units22
ClassC7
BBL1006290013

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