38 East 7 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00462-0018Map

38 East 7 Street is a hotel built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is New York University. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 24
ECB violations: 8
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 15, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 24

Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3479
Jun 7, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3479
May 21, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3479
Feb 16, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(01)replace missing contact(33)provide parking device
Feb 27, 1989
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

Class - 2
Unregistred ao smith boiler.rem:register boiler and submit certificateof correction
Aug 11, 2017 · Penalty $530
Active
Class - 2
Unregistered weil mclain 88 series boiler.rem:register boiler and submit certificate of correction
Aug 11, 2017 · Penalty $530
Active
Class - 2
Unregistered ao smith boiler.rem:register boiler and submit certifica te of correction.
Aug 11, 2017 · Penalty $530
Active
Non-hazardous
Sec 26-127:dangerous places & spaces.noted:razor wire installed on top of sidewalk shed creating a hazardous & unsafe condition to public.noted:shed permit # 104347075 exp 12/1/07.remedy:remove razor wire to
Mar 30, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
58y10/40l10 (58-y-10) reline brake shoes oil soaked. (40-l-10) repair machine room poor.
Nov 15, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q3,2l11,74l11,57o2,74-repair annunciator,2-repair alarm sys
Jun 19, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u5.
Nov 18, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy building department records. from: legal meeting rooms to: illegal apartment dorms remedy; discontinue illegal use or restore to prior conditi
Jun 7, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H8)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 22,224 ft²
Lot area: 8,652 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 462 / 18
Assessed value: $1,453,500
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #142251, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 38 East 7 Street

Who owns 38 East 7 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York University.

Does 38 East 7 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 East 7 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 38 East 7 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

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