40 Morton Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00583-0024Map
Owner of record: Skyjam Holding, LLC
40 Morton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Skyjam Holding, LLC. HPD has recorded 177 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 177
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 717
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 177
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread, the 5th from bottom up leading to the 1st story at front areaway
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye permanently installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance
Apr 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consist of hook and eye permanently installed vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consist of hook and eye permanently installed at building entrance , 1st story
Apr 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building front entrance door , 1st story
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye permanently installed at building entrance door.
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 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.
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 16, 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd private hallway from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd private hallway from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
Feb 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Feb 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Feb 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 4, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 4, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 4, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx. 3 sq. ft in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13638194 issued 13-jun-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx. 3 sq. ft in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - 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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box paper sign at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 one or more lights with an aggregate of not less than 200 watts incandescent or equivalent
May 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st tread from bottom at the 2nd intermediate landing leading to the bulk head to the roof at public hall stairs, 5th story
Apr 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 7, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 15, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 15, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 9, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 21, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. note: approved plans for supported scaffold over 40' high not available upon request for inspection. remedy: provide plans.
Jun 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defect noted:exposure 1 @ extension of dwelling brown window sills & erected lintels bulging & deteriorating in different locations.rem:repair &/or replace.
Apr 6, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of bldgs. defect noted: at time of inspection no certificate of correction filed for notice of violation #347995
Jul 20, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. defect noted: at time of inspection there is loose,spalling brownstone at front of building at 1st story & at cellar level. remedy: maintain exterior buildin
Jul 20, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building wall in code-complaint manner. noted: at street facing elevation brownstone masonry window lintels at 2nd & 3rd flrs spalling,cracked,with approx 2'x 2' portion displaced &
Dec 19, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records. noted: @ 1st fl rear apt a recreation rm at the cellar is being rented out & utilized as a bedroom in const w/1st fl unit, contrary to dob records of
Nov 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob certificate of occup#38359.illegal sro created in the cellar,with 4 sleeping rms & community bathroom.rem:discontinue illegal use or amend c of o
Oct 15, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w.o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2. duplex apt on 1st fl is connected to the cellar by way of an accessory spiral stair. this apt consist of,one kitchen,two bedroom
Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w.o permit. duplex apt on first fl consist of one kitchen two bedrooms & bath & accessory spiral stair to cellar the cellar consist of two bedrooms & bathroom. there are no permits for this (4) bedroom con
Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at the 1st fl public hall rear the ceramic tile fl is sagging & has cracks thru out: also bathroom at the public hall has cracks located at the floor:stair tread
Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: the following conditions: the front facade brownstone has deteriorating & peeling conditions thru out walls, window headers & window sills. based on this con
Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not confrom to approved plans 103863614 non conforming work noted at front opening install non metal door w/o window erected soffits along west and south walls (exposure 3 & 4) bathroom layout changed
Apr 16, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed according to bldg dept. records alt 2 job#101337304 plans indicate 2 new bulkheads erected roof with spiral stair inconjuction with 5 fl apts. bulkheads are now occupied as be
Aug 19, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: installed wall at northend creating extension to penthouse at roof for apartments 5a & 5b. have installed (1) metal roof joists over penthouse (5) bulkheads (2) erected 2 bulkhead
Sep 25, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2020 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2020 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 24, 2020 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 27, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 27, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 16, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 9,555 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,388 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 583 / 24
- Assessed value
- $1,346,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #106952, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 40 Morton Street
Who owns 40 Morton Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Skyjam Holding, LLC.
Does 40 Morton Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 177 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 Morton Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 47% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 40 Morton Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Morton Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.