40 Water Street

Manhattan, NY 10004BBL 1-00030-0034Map

40 Water Street is an office building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10004. It has 1 residential unit across 5 floors. The owner of record is 40 Water Street, LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 34
ECB violations: 36
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 34

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2020
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Jan 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11355
Sep 18, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11355
Sep 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 7, 1997
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 7, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Item #35-remove none elevator related material
Mar 13, 1990
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 36

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: the apt 5th floor front has been converted/occupied as transient use and occupied by 5 guests for less than 30 days
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code), for transient use at
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required per bc 903.2 and 27-954, for transient use at apt on 5th floor front. remedy: discontinue illegal
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apt on 5th floor front. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Phone not working, povide acess to motor room
Apr 8, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at time ofmy inspection i observed at exposure 1 & 2 vertical crack in masonry at corner of exposure 1 and 2 approx 40x34 also at exposure 4 at 4 floo
Feb 4, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection noted vertical crack in masonry at corner of exposure#1 and #2 approx.40'x34'also at exposure#1 decorative cornice at parapet cracked
Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.at the time of inspection at exp-1 and exp-2 between 2nd and 3rd floor cracks and brickdamage,missing bricks vertical crack in left side(water st side),bnck
Oct 12, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior prior nov #35581047n exp #1 between 2nd and 3rd floor windows cracked an delaminating brick face with loose pcs over public sidewalk.remedy:repair facade defects.
Aug 31, 2021 · Penalty $312
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited on nov #35298637j issued on 10/31/2017 pursuant to section 28-201.1;28-204.2
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:at time of inspection at exp #1 and #2 cracks and brick damage missing bricks mortar vertical crack from roof to first floor on water street and coent
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35299008l issued on 10/31/2017 pursuant to section 28-201.1;28-204.2;
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited on nov #35298636h issued on 10/31/2017 pursuant to section 28-201.1;28-204.2;
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited on nov #35299007j issued on 10/31/2017 pursuant to section 28-201.1;28-204.2
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited on nov #3529864ok issued on 10/31/2017 pursuant to section 28-201.1;28-204.2
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dob for violating conditions cited on nov#35298636h issued on:10/31/17 pursuant to section:28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 102-01.
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited on nov #35298638l issued on 10/31/2017 pursuant to section 28-201.1;28-204.2
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as per 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy; install dlm and perform and file test with nycdob. machine has oil leak. no access to pit, please pr
Mar 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg incode-compliant manner,failure to provide#or reqd means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 abd 27.366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 1
Bc907.2.8:failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at main staircase exit passageway between 3rd fl and 4th fl obstructed by ladder and garbage bags and other miscellaneous materials.rem:remove obstruction
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 2
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the # of families legally authorized ay the cofo#60542residence now altered as a 2 family alteration.noted:at 3rd fl created and occupied as a class"a"apt w/full ki
Oct 31, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo#60542,illegal occupancynoted:at apt at 5th fl and 3rd fl has been converted/used as a transient use.also apt on 3d fl has been illegally converted from office use
Oct 31, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is reqd as per bc908.2 and 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o permit.at 4th fl-installed water&waste lineds for 2 wash machine;at 3rd fl erected full height partition walls to create 4 bedrooms, kitchen and living room installed water&waste lines for 3pc bathrm (
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o#86975 illegal occupancy.noted:apt at 5th and 3rd flr has been converted use as a transient use also apt at 3rd flr has been converted from office use to class a
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 2
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the number of families legally authorized by the c of o#86975.residence now altered as 2 alteration noted.at 3rd flr created and occupied as a class "a" apt with fu
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage way note et 3rd fl. combustible materials boxes & plastic. stored in hallway defective width & passage. rem: remove obstruction
Nov 2, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway note 2nd thru 5fl in stairway office furnitures ladder plastic pocket and cabinets stored in corridor decreasing exit passageway remedy: remove obstruction
Jul 7, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
81bb05/ 17h12/ 08v01/ 80l11/ # 17-h-12 1st & 5th fl # 08-v-01 fls 1-2-3-5 # 80-l-11 - repair emer call system
Mar 5, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02b11/ 57z09/ 73##/ 02. restore outside communication to service 57 - water in pit 73 - eliminate excessive noise while car is in operation
Dec 26, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50h8.
Apr 22, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46o,50y.46-wash off oil egrease 74-provide communications from inside elevator to outside of the building
Jun 14, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior noted: the masonary (brick) facade and bearing wall at south east corner facing water street has a shear crack from first story three 5th story. remedy: provide structural--
Oct 29, 1994
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02x.
Dec 7, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
8v,71t, (73) perform the 5yr test date & tag the governor & file elevator 3 form with this department
Mar 16, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: 1
Building area: 7,050 ft²
Lot area: 1,462 ft²
Zoning: C5-5
Community board: 101
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 30 / 34
Assessed value: $1,208,250
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #611234, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 40 Water Street

Who owns 40 Water Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 40 Water Street, LLC.

Does 40 Water Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 40 Water Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 40 Water Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40 Water Street?

It has 1 residential units and 6 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.