438 West 37 Street
Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00734-7501Map
Owner of record: Glass Farmhouse Condominium
438 West 37 Street is a condominium built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10018. It has 52 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is Glass Farmhouse Condominium. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2023. 1 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 78
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 5
- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6h, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6h, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective vestibule door glass on east side at lobby, 1st story
Feb 23, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 78
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Sep 15, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a no report filed
Feb 22, 2022
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 - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law report filed
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls facade and appurtenances.exposure 1 north elevation missing window sash on 3 and 5th floor and cracks window pane at 1st floor multiple places.exposure 2 spalled bric
Nov 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayors emergency executive order 120 & subsequent orders incorporative requirements of governors executive order 202.34 & subsequent or
Jul 29, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade and appurtenances. *south elevation exp3, observed spalled brick masonry east end corner on variousfloors. rmdy: maintain exterior bldg, repair defective facade, make fa
Mar 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide information panel. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place without information panel on parapet.
Nov 17, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code.note sidewalk shed erected under job#140171472 along exp1 has inoperable bulbs rendering affected area visibly dark &
Dec 29, 2015
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Oac having prohibited advertising signage in a c district. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Oct 11, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Oac having signage w/a surface area greater than 3 times the street frontage of the zoning lot (or more than 150 sq. ft). note: (approx. 1000 sq. ft). remedy: remove illegal signage.
Oct 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Oac having signage extending higher than 40' above curb level. (approx70' above curb). remedy: remove illegal signage.
Oct 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or remove illegal signage & structure.
Oct 11, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Property owner acting as an oac. failure to obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business. remedy: remove illegal signage or register oac.
Oct 11, 2007
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Oac failure to afffix decal bearing mea number or ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign. as per tppn 05/00. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Oct 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Oac failure to affix date of sign's erection to oa sign as per tppn 05/00. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Oct 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Oac failure to submit affidavit that oa sign is made from fire retardant or non-combustible material as per tppn 05/00. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Oct 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door to stair c, not self closing at east, 12th sty. public hall. remedy repair/replace door & or panic hardware to make door selfclosing/refit door.
Jan 24, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
33d07,32d06,03d10,36d09.33-install guard over space between motor room and grating.32-tighten buffer to frame(counterweight).03-repair and adj. cab steadying plates to eliminate excessive lost motion in cab.36-
Sep 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications. noted: shed at front of bldg. west side wood & plywood structure approx 15' x 8' erected on top. remedy: conform shed to code at once. sidewalk shed
Feb 11, 1999 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Directed the use of a two point suspended scafield operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner, out rigger beams and hoist are not as filed on cd5, insufficent counter weights, projection 3 ft not 2 ft
Sep 14, 1998 · Penalty $4,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46l;74#; 46.rouge. 74. provide capacity plate in car.
Feb 4, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46i,15l,73o. 15 remove locks from hoistway doors.
May 24, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt PHA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 8C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 8C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 8C
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 6H
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 6H
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 6H
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 6H
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 7F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 27, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2006 · Apt 12B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt 12B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 12B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 13
- Residential units
- 52
- Building area
- 144,658 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,343 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 734 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $14,266,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #140087, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.
Questions about 438 West 37 Street
Who owns 438 West 37 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Glass Farmhouse Condominium.
Does 438 West 37 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 West 37 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 438 West 37 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 West 37 Street?
It has 52 residential units and 73 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.