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
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
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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 - 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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 100 watts incandescent. at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 31, 2000 · Apt NA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty eat atp 3f kitchen.
Sep 20, 1993
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose wires ceiling fixture 2 sty public hall.
Sep 20, 1993
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Provide door bell at street door to 3 sty east atp .
Sep 20, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 25 |
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.