440 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00718-0001Map
Owner of record: Gen Theo Seminary P E
440 West 21 Street is a school building built in 1931 in Manhattan, 10011. The owner of record is Gen Theo Seminary P E. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 124
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 124
- Construction other optional
Emergency work order:at time of inspection it was observed at exposure 3(south elevation) by chapel entrance, loose brick was observed below spalled section of stone arch decoration. remedy: immediately remove all loose material and provide safety measures under the direction of a licensed professional
Feb 26, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. note: - observed damaged masonry including loose/missing mortar joints; spalled/spalling decorative stone/masonry on all exposures at various locations. remedy: fix and/or replace
Sep 11, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg a code complaint.observed eroding,masonry at multiple locattion.cracks & spalling masonry at facla on exp 1 21st elev. these conditions at facla, imminently hazard.exp3 s elev, eroding masonry. remedy: immediately install an extension to existing sidewalk shed that extend to main entr protect & secure the public
Apr 8, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emerg wrk ord due to imminent hazards on exp #1 str elev. eroded, disintegrating cracks in masonry at several loc on this elevation (n elev.) an immediate side walk shed installation is required to protect & secure pub safety. remedy: immediately install extension to sidewalk shed that extend to main entr to protect & secure the public
Apr 8, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.observed damaged mortar joints&spalled stone work on exposure#1 north elevation remedy:maintain building fix or replace
Aug 16, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed spallling/spalled bricks&damaged/missing mortar joints on exposure#1 remedy: repair and/or replace
May 18, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in code compliant manner. observed on exp1 north elev- spalling, eroding morror joints ans other masonry facade and appurtenances such as water tables, eyebrows exp3 south elev has the same conditions as exp1. remedy: repair damaged masonry facade as per code
Nov 22, 2022
Dob violation - active
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- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed multiple defect of facade, damaged, missing and stones, damaged joints and crack window pane. remedy: repair and/or replace
Jun 28, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls facade and appurtenances view at exposure 1 north elevation exp 3 south elevation and exp 4 at entance area. various defected brown stone crack and flaking also spalling and damaged joints
Nov 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2020
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 - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2018
Mar 18, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2017
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
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, 2012
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2011
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed no work started ,failure to comply and submit certificate of corrections for violation # 39143225m issued on 03/29/2025 for failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.,
Oct 20, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners orders to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings; no certificate of correction for class one vio 39143225m issued on 3/29/25 .for facade in a
Oct 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with sidewalk shed design drawing for braces interference located at walkway areas in additional not comply with bc-3307.6.4.4 vertical members and beams. installation of cross braces under sh
Aug 14, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to missing mortar joints at multiple locations at exposure 1 just below roof level., repair and/replace
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed, installed for pedestrian protection not close- fitted to facade as per code there is a 2 foot opening located at exposure#1 corner on the left side where deb
Nov 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #38268275n on 2/14/19,& to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certificate has not yet been
Dec 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #38268276p on 2/14/19,& to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certificate has not yet been
Dec 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
12m07,cu01x10,11d06; cu05a10;cu02x10; 02i10; 41m07; 13x10; 42g11; 57m07. cease use items; 05a-repair altered door restrictor; repair in car emergency stop swittch; 01x10- repair alarm or phone one has to w
Feb 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,42g11,45m13,16m07,40m07,72m07. 08v repair; 42g-replace; 45m- provide and install; 16m-provide access hole on 6th floor hoistway door; 40m-provide stop switch on motor landing; 72m-provide second stop
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 repair and notify nycdob of work done.
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
42g11,39o02,30d06,21m07,70o02,35m07,30m07,25m07,100m16. 42g-replaced; 39o-clean car top; 30d-repair and secure; 21m-provide and install; 70oclean; 35m-provide cover for electric box; 30m-provide and install cov
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
42g11,70o02,39o02,02x10,71x10,35m07,56y10,16i10,20i10,30m07,75m07,100m07,25m07. 42g-repair or replace; 70o-clean hoist pit; 39o-clean car top; 02x-repair gell; 71x-repair hoistway light; 35m-provide covers fo
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendment.not:observed sidewalk shed erected @exp#1 (w 21 st)overhead crossbraced are not installed that does not meet approved plan.rem:conform to app
Feb 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Sign.note:observed sidewalk shed erected @exp#1 sidewalk shed info panel not in compliance w/section (old type).rem:comply w/section.
Feb 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to protect public and property affect by construction operations sheeting and shoring at west side of excavation has failed and is now leaning inward adjacent to small playground at 180 tenth ave rem: s
Jun 14, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. note: appl 103202204 issued 7/17/03 (alt1) for bin 1089579 to obtain a valid c of o for an existing j-3 (two family residence) etc.. now bldg being used as a transient ho
Oct 30, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. note: app 103202160 issued 7/17/03 (alt1) "to j-3 (two family residence) etc.." is now occupied as a r-1 transient hotel. note: this is a 2nd offense ecb violation. non co
Oct 30, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. note: app 104043483 issued 7/2/08 alt1 renovation of existing bldg & obtain c/o for bldg previously did not have a c/o. no change in use, egress or occupancy. now bldg is
Oct 30, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec bc 1008.1.2.2 misc viol: exit does swing against the flow of egress. note: at 1st fl (20th st side) at 1st-5th fl "exit d". remedy: dis continue illegal transient hotel use forthwith!comply w/door swing req
Oct 30, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractors sign at time of inspection. noted: signis missing permit # & expiration date of shed. remedy: provide constractor's sign with information noted above.
Mar 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38l11/ 11q07/ 05b01/ 38 - repair defective reverse phase relay - 11 provide guard for cab lighting. 05 adjust car door chech on open position
Dec 11, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. alteration # 878-87. remedy: obtain a valid certificate. of occupancy.
Aug 28, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt#848/87. remedy: obtain certificate of occupancy
Mar 25, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt 878/87. remedy obtain certificate of occupancy
Sep 6, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 133,885 ft²
- Lot area
- 77,773 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 718 / 1
- Assessed value
- $12,055,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Chelsea Historic District
Questions about 440 West 21 Street
Who owns 440 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gen Theo Seminary P E.
Does 440 West 21 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 440 West 21 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 440 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1931 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.