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304 West 40 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00763-0044Map

Owner of record: 304 West 40th Street LLC

304 West 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10018. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 304 West 40th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. 10 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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
1
About 4% of the building's 24 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 · 12

  • 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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane top sash window in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no buzzer system gate prevent access to apts at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts incandescent. at front areaway, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2000 · Apt NA

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty eat atp 3f kitchen.

    Sep 20, 1993

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose wires ceiling fixture 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 20, 1993

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Provide door bell at street door to 3 sty east atp .

    Sep 20, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective closet doors 3 sty east apt 3f thru out. located at apt 3f

    Sep 20, 1993 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide radiator 3 sty east apt 3f southeast room northwest room. located at apt 3f

    Sep 20, 1993 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Mar 31, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Thoroughly cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dirty and unsanitary exterior walls at front all stys.

    Mar 31, 1988

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 5, 2002

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. c of o #72177 to be legally approved as a class'a'm/d now apt #3ff & apt #2fr used/converted to transient use. remedy: disc illega

    Nov 2, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.

    Nov 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.

    Nov 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc902.1 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.

    Nov 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls noted:at front facade there is cracks in the masonary in various locations to roof.remedy:maintain exterior bldg wall

    Jul 28, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c fo o 72177 first floor changed from eating 7 drinking estab to book store 2nd floor changed from club to multiple dwelling remedy discontinue illegal use or obtain a c of

    Apr 20, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain stairs at puboic hall 2 sty to roof are defective out of level remedy file plans obtain permit and repair defective public stair

    Apr 7, 1989 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain stroage of demolition debrs on 4 fl of occupied premises and within public halls 3 & 4 stories. remedy remove debris forthwith note 2 sty occupied as apt studio 1 sty store

    Apr 7, 1989

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #72177 in that cellar changed from kitchen boiler rm storage to book storage first floor changed from eating and drinking place to book store. secont fl from club to

    Apr 7, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted having demolish all interior partitions walls at 4 floor and installed new sheet rock drop ceiling and partitions wall throughout 3 floor as well as new plywood flooring. remecy

    Apr 6, 1989

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to do adequate housekeeping noted having store all demolish martials on 4 fl and dump combustable materials on roof of 1 fl entention rmedy remove all combustable material from 1 fl roof extention

    Apr 6, 1989 · Penalty $300

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 8R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 8R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 8R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 30, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments25

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
24
Building area
8,201 ft²
Lot area
2,467 ft²
Zoning
C6-4
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
763 / 44
Assessed value
$853,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134328, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 304 West 40 Street

Who owns 304 West 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 304 West 40th Street LLC.

Does 304 West 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 304 West 40 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 4% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 304 West 40 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 304 West 40 Street?

It has 24 residential units and 25 units in total.

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