242 West 36 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00785-0067Map

242 West 36 Street is an office building built in 1922 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Kaufman Wales Assoc. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 106
ECB violations: 38
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 106

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 10, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 130 linear feet of sidewalk shed along west 36 street
Jan 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 21, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2015
Sep 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 38

Class - 2
Work with a permit noted. a 5 floor west(arial studio) created a full height partition wall to create two additional 2 room made of 2x4 and white corrogated sheets. remedy: obtain permits.
Aug 20, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted exit passagewaystair a and b obstructions of egress with office material, office cabinets, construction material, work tables pallets card board trash thro
Aug 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2, 27-954 noted 5 floor sprinkler. constructed with partition wall. remedy: remove obstr
Aug 20, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Upon inspection observed approx. 6 laborers on the 14 flr. doing active construction work with open electrical wires & new framing work in progress. as per dob records there is no permits on file for the scope
Nov 6, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
A.c. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by july 1,2019 in an office building 10
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 a.c. 27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office buildin
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments at the time of inspection at a 14 story building i observed supproted scaffold about 100 foot height above teh sidewalk shed r
Jul 3, 2019
Resolve
Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted: in the commercial office at 6th fl observed construction work done w/o permit. new partitions erected dimension approx 20'l by 10'h. approx 60% of work done. remedy: stop work & obtain
May 22, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. agg.1: prior nov 36027431x under 28-302.5. remedy: file acceptable amendment rep
Nov 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair
May 29, 2015 · Penalty $830
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failuer to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Apr 16, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
B251.45m13,42o02,52o02,45m07,34o02,70o02.45m13:properly restore seal.42o02:carbon dust-properly clean controller.52o02:properly clean off grease on hoist ropes.45m07:governor data missing general info.34o02:pro
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
B251.42o02,45m07,34o02.45m07:missing general information on governor data plate.
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
B251.56y10,52o02,42o02,34o02,45m07.45m07:governor data plate missing general information - provide the information.
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
40o2.100o2.39o2.76b1.40 clean dirty machine rm & secondary level sremove all materials not being used to service elevator 100 alarm lowest level of machinespace 39 car top dirty 70 pit dirty 41 m/r door 40 repa
Feb 17, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules & regulations
Nov 28, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
51k02. (51) hoist ropes dirty & rusted; clean for proper inspection.
Oct 2, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Bq9/36 38/34a 50 2001 natl bd 89885 50> reverse the valve on the bottom blowdown line so that the quick closing valve is closest to the boiler, followed by the slow opening valve.
Jul 13, 2004 · Penalty $680
Resolve
Non-hazardous
53d06-74d06-74b09-57b04. one fixture hangingon a greenfiril chuire another hanging on one stud. properly secum fixtures. hand rail is not secure to wall at motor room. properly secure rail. remove tripping haza
Dec 3, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.
May 11, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted on the north elevation-unsecure,unsafe and improperly installed ac unit at various windows overlooking public sidewalk.remedy:take the precaution to protect publ
Apr 23, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an a
Feb 2, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:at north facade work in progress replacing parapet dob records show no permit obtained to do this work.show no permit obtained to do this work.demolition of existing parapet.rem:stop
Dec 1, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept. pusuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-3b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described ininital ll10/80 report.remedy:file an amend repo
Nov 17, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Oct 10, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file and amended round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.file an amended report
Aug 28, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Jul 14, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy file an
Jun 19, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75m05,55q07. 75- provide current five year test tag. 55- provide guard to pit light.
May 17, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75m05,55q07. 75- provide current five year test tag. 55- provide guardto pit light.
May 17, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c. of o. #5658 cellar occupied as shipping and packing space use group 16. c. of o. states stores use group #6 remedy: discontinue the illegal use amend c. of o. if fea
Feb 16, 1996 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #5658 first floor east portion of building as packing + shipping use group#16 c%o states store use group 6. remedy: discountinue the illega
Aug 1, 1994 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73r, 73-provide proper communication removal interani: system from motor room lite switch
Jan 19, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46k
Oct 3, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
32 hot gases underneath the jacket escaping in the area from left bottom of the boiler as shown to the shop foreman
May 8, 1991 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46b,52h,73b,(73)test&tag
Feb 14, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36h,35b,46k,73b,(35)provide lighting over mahine (73)test&tag
Feb 14, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. remedy: doscontinue the illegal use.
Aug 19, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1922
Floors: 13
Residential units: —
Building area: 152,667 ft²
Lot area: 12,681 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 785 / 67
Assessed value: $10,274,850
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 242 West 36 Street

Who owns 242 West 36 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kaufman Wales Assoc.

Does 242 West 36 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 242 West 36 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 242 West 36 Street built?

City records list 1922 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.