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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Dec 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.