40 Downing Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00528-0035Map
Owner of record: 40 Downing Street HDFC
40 Downing Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 40 Downing Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 43 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 8
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose marble tread 1st up at 2nd intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at 1 sty public hall.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at 1 sty public hall.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at 1 sty public hall.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at rear 5 sty fire escape.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys public hall.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead.
Jun 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the air shaft front & rear.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west air shaft.
Dec 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit north window 1 sty rear apt 1d kitchen. located at apt 1d
Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood flooring 1 sty rear apt 1d 2 from rear room & kitchen. located at apt 1d
Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty rear apt 1d. located at apt 1d
Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knobs entrance door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Sep 23, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling & walls thru out bathroom & east wall 2 from rear room 1 sty rear apt 1d. located at apt 1d
Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall 1 sty rear apt 1d 2 from rear room. located at apt 1d
Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 1 sty rear apt 1d bathroom thru out er1. located at apt 1d
Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at 1 sty public hall.
Jan 13, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance 2nd sty rear south apt 2d. , section '' ''
Nov 12, 1987 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell system from 1st sty public hall vestibule to 5th sty rear east apt 5d. located at apt 5d
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective make operable top window sash kitchen 5th sty rear east apt 5d. , section '' ''
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 5D.
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass bottom sash center room 5th sty rear east apt 5d. located at apt 5d
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall ceramic tiles 5th sty rear east apt 5d bathroom. located at apt 5d
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed 5th sty rear east apt 5d entrance door. located at apt 5d
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty northeast apt 3b kitchen and bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Mar 17, 1987 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty front east apt 3b hot water temperture 35 kitchen. located at apt 3b
Jan 27, 1987 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at time of evening inspection 50 watts required.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective entrance lock vestibule door to 1 sty public hall.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to 3 sty apt 3d at rear south. located at apt 3d
Mar 4, 1986 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window glass one lite bottom sash at 1 sty public hall stairs intermediate landing.
Mar 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots garden hose 2nd sty front.
Mar 3, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling front room 2nd sty northwest apt 2a. located at apt 2a
Mar 3, 1986 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2nd sty northwst apt 2a. located at apt 2a
Mar 3, 1986 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.
Nov 26, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system 1 sty public hall at rear padlocked.
Nov 26, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty rear east apt bathroom and kitchen.
Nov 26, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1888
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,825 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,786 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 528 / 35
- Assessed value
- $1,286,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II
HPD registration #190097, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 40 Downing Street
Who owns 40 Downing Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 40 Downing Street HDFC.
Does 40 Downing Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 Downing 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 Downing Street built?
City records list 1888 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Downing Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.