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37 Washington Square W

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00552-0026Map

Owner of record: New York University

37 Washington Square W is a hotel built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 63 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is New York University. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
4
DOB violations
36
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 25% of the building's 63 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 4

  • A

    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
  • A

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 36

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 28, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17430

    Feb 28, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17431

    Feb 28, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17430

    May 23, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17431

    May 23, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 16, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Apr 11, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Feb 19, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jun 3, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents. as per approved site safety plan, no roof protection has been provided on exp 4 (north). suspended scaffold is being used on this side. remedy: stop

    May 27, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and or appurtenances-hazardous. in the bsement of the bldg six commercial gas dryers installed incorrect with flexible gas and exhaust duct connections, also w/o any fire suppressio

    Jun 28, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall and appurtenances. several improperly supported window mtd acs w/o visible support found @ the east and north (courtyard) elevations. remedy: take precaution to protect th

    Apr 5, 2006 · Penalty $800

    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
Hotel (H8)
Year built
1929
Floors
16
Residential units
63
Building area
110,447 ft²
Lot area
8,250 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
552 / 26
Assessed value
$3,524,850
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #107715, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 37 Washington Square W

Who owns 37 Washington Square W?

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

Does 37 Washington Square W have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 37 Washington Square W rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 63 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 37 Washington Square W built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 37 Washington Square W?

It has 63 residential units and 67 units in total.

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