256 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00787-0072Map

256 West 38 Street is an office building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is West 38 Property LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 96
ECB violations: 79
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 · 96

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain buildings in a code compliant manner.as noted at t ime of inspection i observed on exp3 south elevation balconies with sp alling slabs on multiple floors.remedy:repair and/or replace balcony s labs
Apr 25, 2024
Dob violation - active
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
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
Nov 12, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jan 2, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Aug 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2012
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2009
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 79

Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b and 9b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #901719. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#901719.rem:submit acceptable required t
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial report required by 28-302.5 for control #801719. remedy: file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. hwh mechanical failure on 10th floor caused widespread damage to 9th floor ceiling / deck. no repairs currently taking place. large sections of ceiling hav
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3310.3 site safety plan. at time of inspection at 14 sty commercial bldg w/active jobsite. i observed balconies in the process of beingreplaced at exp#3 all balconies are shored up. upon replaced at exp#3
Feb 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3303.10.1 fail to have & post protection plan(commerical occupiedbldg). note: at time of inspection at 14 sty commercial occupied bldg where work is ongoing i observed there were no protection plans posted
Feb 10, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3301.2 fail to institute & maintain safety measures. note: at time of inspection at 14 sty commercial bldg active jobsite i observed atall balconies at exp#3 w/large holes greater than 2 inches causing a
Feb 10, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design profwssional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig
Dec 10, 2020 · Penalty $620
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correct on of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control # 801719.
Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building west elevation (exposure 7) north end observe step cracks,swelling & deteriorating in masonry facade 12 fl set back deteriorating coping stone in parapet,spalling & deterio
Sep 22, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve

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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 rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
Jun 14, 2011
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
Dec 17, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98report.rem:file an amended report following remedial
Aug 27, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain sidewalk shed the underside of sidewalk shed shallbe lighted at all times. noted: no lights underside the sidewalk shed (time 7:45pm) remedy: maintain sidewalk shed as per code.
Feb 28, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
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
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted setback at 7th fl of south bldg wall or roof is leaking into 6th fl causing spalling discoloration & damaging goods on the interior southwest of 6th fl clot
Sep 15, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.plumbing & construction.upon inspection partition wall were installed w/o a permit issued. the entire floor was framed w/studs & sheetrock w/taping started.there were also door ways installed
Feb 21, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Hazardous
36,50a,b,c. hoffman elect miniature hp ( )blr 18kw nb20238.36-refernced electric boiler is not registered on the dept of bldg database.respondent must obtain a "signed off"900a & schedule c application to val
Feb 2, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Bq9. hoffman mini electric hp steam boiler 18 kw sn21231, 2005 bq9 (27-147) referenced miniatore electric high pressure steam boiler was inspecred as a replacement unit with a bc work type permit. respondent
Apr 7, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36. fucton v.t. boiler 10 hp, nb65559, gas, 1992 (36) high pressure boiler in operation on factory floor with no department of building boiler division registration in force. previous ecb violation issued
Apr 7, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
6a,50. fucton y.t. boiler, 10 hp, n378945, gas, 1997 6(a) safety valve leaking. replace defective safety valve. 50 no secondary screw type shut off valve on the blowdown line. install valve.
Apr 5, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36. fucton y.t. boiler 10 hp nb65982, gas,1992 36 referenced high pressure steam boiler in operation without being registered. respondent most arrange first test inspection and obtain signed off
Apr 5, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
21m07/51k07/41d06/16i10/38o02/38q03/67o02/68o02/10h10 (21-m-07)providecover lobby floor (51-k-07)lobe cables some rust (41-d-06)properly mo unt replays & times (16-i-10)patch holes hoistway doors 14th floor (38
Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
56b07/39i10/39i10/16m07/05l10/39o02/21m07/17h10 (56-b-07)provide correct city id number 1p13198 on hoist motor (39-i-10)patch holes motor room floor (16-m-07)provide missing hoistway door saddle st floor
Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
51k07/55b10/41d06/38o02/38m07/16i10/10h10/67o02/68o02/17h10(51-k-07)lobe cables some rust (55-b-10)remove metal chips from hoist machine(clean)41-d-06 properly mount relays & timers and from hoist machine (clea
Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50 fulton v.t boiler 15 hp nb 61917 gas fired 1991 50 no secondary sc rew type gate valve on the blow down line replace existing ball valve
Jun 28, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Fuction vt boiler 10 hp nb 72731 gas fired 1995 bq9(27-127) boiler registation not verified boiler serial number does not match nyc designating number respondent must provide proof of registration boiler remove
Jun 28, 2004 · Penalty $850
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Bq9/44a fucton v.t boiler 10hp nb 65982 gas fired 1992 bq9 (27-147) boiler removed from another location and installed at 256 w 38 st 13 floor without a permit certificate of inspeciton dispeayed was falsified
Jun 28, 2004 · Penalty $680
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Bq9/50b/50a fucton v.t boiler 10hp nb 65559 gas fired 1992 bq9(27-147)boiler registration not verified boiler serial number does not match nyc designating number on fire respondent must provide proof of registr
Jun 28, 2004 · Penalty $680
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50 fucton v.t boiler 15hp nb 72758 gas fired 1995 so no secondary screw type shut value on the blowdown line repalce existing valve with a screw gate valve for code ccomperiance.
Jun 28, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
55y02,58a07,66o02,40d06. (55) hoist machine and bed plate has oil deposit and accumulation. (58) machine brake cooling contacts housing is without cover. (66) pit has accumulation of paper. (40) machine room do
Aug 4, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
58a07,40t07,66o02,64d06,66t07. 58)machine brake cooling contacts housing is w/o cover. 40)machine room door is w/o signage indicating"elevator machine room" 66)pit has accumlation of paper. 64)pit light is unse
Aug 4, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
66o02,59d06,83#07,21m07,#l10. (66) pit is dirty (59) machine room light is unsecured and defective (83) correctly tag-hoist machine controller and machine switches with city id tag/ present tags are misapplied
Aug 1, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
66o02,59d06,83#07,21m07,#l10. (66) pit is dirty (59) machine room light switch is unsecured and defective (83) correctly tag hoist machine, controller and machine switches with city id tag. present tag are misa
Aug 1, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
20b01,12q03,39h11,03l11,55b11,19q03,36o2,67o02.20-adjust parking device pressure on door releases lock 03-repair annunciator 39-repair worn insulation on wiring;remove clip jumpers from 'u' relay.59 use same id
Apr 29, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
39n09,42o02,36o02,37w07,67o02. 39-remove jumper on controller;make relay and timer permanent installation. 39-remove jumper from terminal strip
Apr 29, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
39h11,54b07,59b07,67o02,19q03.39-repair owrn insullation on wiring 54-use cotter pins on brake contact pivot points 59-use same id# on all devices(1p13198) 19-floor b,1,2,11,12
Apr 29, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
07l11,39b07,42o02,36o02,67o02.07-safe edge defective 39-make relay and timer permanent installation 36-clean car top,cover electric boxes
Apr 29, 2003 · Penalty $350
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 ll11/98 report. remedy : file a
Jan 21, 2003
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended to this department pursaunt to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following reme
Nov 15, 2002
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 ll11/98 report. remedy: file ana
Sep 17, 2002
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 ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Jul 12, 2002
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round fourth 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
May 3, 2002 · Penalty $1,750
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 ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Mar 4, 2002
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 ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Nov 30, 2001 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round 5 report acceptable to this dept.pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-o3b(5)indicating corrections of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report.remedy:file an amended
Aug 17, 2001 · 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 ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Jul 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended roung five report acceptable to this pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-o3b(5) ,indicating correction of hazardous contions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an amended repo
Jun 15, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Fialure 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
May 11, 2001 · Penalty $400
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
Apr 6, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Nov 14, 2025	Non-market transfer	Office buildings	18

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1924
Floors: 14
Residential units: —
Building area: 96,736 ft²
Lot area: 7,357 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 787 / 72
Assessed value: $9,376,650
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 256 West 38 Street

Who owns 256 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 38 Property LLC.

Does 256 West 38 Street have violations?

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

Is 256 West 38 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 256 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1924 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.