255 West 36 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00786-0013Map

255 West 36 Street is an office building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Manchester West 36 LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 112
ECB violations: 63
HPD complaints: 9

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 · 112

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 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 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 63

Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade/walls and appurtenances.note at the time of inspection observed at exp1 south elevation step cracks on limestone panels at 2nd floor at multiple locations.also a bro
May 8, 2021
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 - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35318929r issued on 05-18-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not been filed despite the
Mar 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. general notes-a/c units missing seats & side bars &/or barkets, parapets eroded grout. roof- stair 'a' bulkhead, bricks cracks grout eroded bulkhead coping/wall joint not seal
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th found report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #801695. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10,39o02,70o02. 20x10 outside comm inoperative, repair; 39o02-top of car dirty clean; 70o02-dirty pit, clean
Jan 14, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10,39o02,70o02. 02x10-outside car inoperative, repair; 39o02-top of car dirty, clean; 70o02-dirty pit, clean.
Jan 14, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
59b11:elevater hoist machine brake shoes worn.replace pads.
Jan 4, 2013
Resolve
Class - 3
98m07,99m07.(98m07)missing 5yr tag.(99m07)missing 1year tags.
Sep 13, 2011
Resolve
Class - 3
97x10)repair elevator 1p12970 and return to service.
Sep 13, 2011
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to provide safety measure (sdwlk shed) to protect public from hazardous condition unsafe flsp technical report filed for cycle 6 on 02-20-2007.rem:provide safety measure as per fisp rcny 103.04
Jun 23, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 3
08b07 17h10 79m07 56y13 08b-provide no tripping hazards on hoistway door openings 2nd floor 15th floor 17h-repair door gibs hoistway doors 15 14 and ass floors bend gib tags down and add saws 79m-provide guild
Jun 13, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
79i11. 79i11- comp chains rubber encased. rubber missing & damage(d).
Apr 27, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
41l10 40z10. 41l10-machine room door repair. 40z10-repair leakin motor room roof.
Apr 13, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
42i10,42h10,29l01,63h10,67l10,01l10.repair h2 relay on controller.relays ved repair wires,29-l.-0l adjust d:0l replace low brushes on hoist motor car(relaveing)no communication.01-l-10 no alarm bell on em.stop
Jan 13, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
67x10,42g11,56y10,98v10,100b01. 67x- communicator system inoperative -repair device. 42g- properly fuse controller with 10 amp fumes. 100b- properly adjust door timer- car door closes too fast
Dec 14, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
97l10,67x10,42g11. 97l- the elevator stalling intermittely cease use until it can be determined what the cause of this problem and repair
Dec 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
05b01,67l10,70o02,39o02. 05b- adjust car door closes to fast. 67l- communication in elevator not working provide
Nov 22, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 3
98bb05,99m05,67x10. 67x- repair communicator. 98bb- perform & file category 5 test. 99m- perform & file category one test
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 3
98bb05,99m05,67x10,02x10. 67x- repair communicator 02x- emergency stopalarm not working- repair alarms. 98bb- perform & file category 5 test99m- perform & file category 1 test
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial re
Mar 26, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10,07j01,10d06. 02x-2 way communication.07j-adjust door close timer(too fast)
Feb 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10,21e01,10d06,42d06.02x-2 way communication.21e-scraping & hittinginterlocks(door clutch blade).42d-secure timer,capacitors,relays etc..on controller (dispatcher).
Feb 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
08v01.100x10.42d6.08v adjust up leveling 100x repair phone 42d properly secure wiring from wall outlet to back of controller
Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
05b1.100x10.01x10.08b10.60q3.05b adjust car door close timing 100x car phone 01x emg stop sw on alarm not working 100d properly secure correct city id tag in cab 08b adjust leveling car levels 41b provide self
Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Dec 23, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
24x10.67x10.68m7.08v1.64b7.64b07 id city number missing one number should state 1p2970 properly correct number in car station
Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
08v1.67x10.29b1.64b7.29b1 car door speed too slow adjust to correct speed 64b07 id city number missing one number should state 1p12969 & properly correct number in car station
Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 1st flr (grocery & deli) erected metal stairs creating a mezzanine level. mez level has new electrical, framing w/metal i-beams and plywood on flr & sheetrock on walls. all
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
11a#,100x10,67x10,08v01.11a-new cop installed w/o permit file an application & obtain permit (gang station).100x10-position indicator not working in a car.67x10-phone communication not working.
Feb 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Hazardous
27-1021 failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks during construction operations for all bldgs 100ft or more in height the shed shall extend 20ft beyond structures rem: conform to bldg code specifica
Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
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Hazardous
Cease use: 16i10/17l11/84i11/01b10/21n10 16-repair door lobby & removesharp edges.17-replace lobby door gibs.replace hall sill in lobby-completely damaged.01-repair emergency stop w/correct switch.21-hall door
Aug 24, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
86-bb-05/55-y-02/86-bb-05-2 yr test tag expired perform & file test
Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
86-bb-05/86-bb-05-2 yr test tag expired perform & file 2 yr test
Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted:at lobby a demo was being performed of the walls and decorative plaster & lath w/o any permits. remedy:stop all work obtain permit
May 8, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
41g07/09i10/01x10/03x10/10b07. (41-g-07)properly fuse controller. (09-i-10)repair car floor. (01-x-10)repair alarm bell stop switch in elevator. (03-x-10)repair communication in elevator. (10-b-07)provide two g
Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
41g07/09i10/03x10. (41-g-07)properly fuse controller and remove jumperon one fuse. (09-i-10)repair car floor. (03-x-10)repair communicationsin elevator.
Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
41g07. (41-g-07)replace jumped out fuse on controller.
Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
58y10/55y13. (58-y-10)reline brake shoes oil soaked. (55-y-13)properlyseal machine oil leak.
Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85bb05/58#06/66o02/71#06 85) current five year test tag has expired. 58) hoist machine brake wiring are loose, not secured properly in brakeelectrical box. 66) elevator pit is dirty/accumulated paper. 71)
May 6, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85bb05/08v01 85) current five year test tag has expired. 08) device #1p12969 is out of level on all floors.
May 6, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85bb05/11a11 85) current five year test tag has expired. 11) 1st floorcar station lamp is out.
May 6, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
85bb05/58#06/66o02/64q03/71#06 85) current five year test tag has expired 58) hoist machine brake wirings are loose, not secured properly inbrake electrical box. 66) elevator pit is dirty/accumulated paper. 64)
May 6, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50a 50b 1985 fulton natl bd 47977 50a pipe down glass drain valve to asafe point 50b in addition to the quick closing valve install a slow opening valve
Jul 7, 2004 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
18a, 18b, 48a, 48b, 49. 49) must reseal bottom handmole sleeves with boiler recactory hand hole sleeves are collapsing and must be repaired.
May 20, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73x07 (73) device no 1p12970 is inoperative.
Jul 18, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36d06 35o02 50o02 46o02 37a09 73u16 57o02 55q07 57d06 50y02 #36 machine room is not to code-self drip/sell codripondlarelled #35 machine rom isdirty #50 main machine is dirty and has oil leak #46 hoist celles o
Jul 18, 2000
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Non-hazardous
36d06,50y02,57o02,55x11,57d06,57y02,74o02.36-machine rm door is not tocode-selfclosing/self locking.50-main machine leaks ire.57-pit is dirty.55-pit light is out.57-pit door is not to code self closing/self loc
Jul 17, 2000
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Non-hazardous
75u,74o. clean up build up in shaft.
Aug 10, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,74o. clean lint build up in shaft.
Aug 10, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1206
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1206
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 604
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 604
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 602
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 602
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 602
Close
General
Mailbox
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 603
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close

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: 1923
Floors: 14
Residential units: —
Building area: 112,578 ft²
Lot area: 8,352 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 786 / 13
Assessed value: $11,088,900
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 255 West 36 Street

Who owns 255 West 36 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Manchester West 36 LLC.

Does 255 West 36 Street have violations?

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

Is 255 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 255 West 36 Street built?

City records list 1923 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.