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273 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00788-0009Map

Owner of record: Manhattan Broadway Property Corp

273 West 38 Street is a hotel built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Manhattan Broadway Property Corp. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 21 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
35
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b rooms reduced from 14 to 11 5 sty contrary to c of o 38164

    Dec 12, 2007

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b rooms reduced from 14 to 11 at 4 sty contrary to c of o 38161

    Dec 12, 2007

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b rooms reduced from 14 to 11 at 3rd sty contrary to cof o 38164

    Dec 12, 2007

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b rooms reduced from 14 to 11 at 2 sty contrary to c of o 38161

    Dec 12, 2007

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 35

  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 26, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 24, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p6201

    Oct 10, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 10, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 1, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p6201

    Nov 1, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p6201

    Jul 1, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 25, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 25, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 2, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 1, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51)file with department for permit for removal of sidewalk elevat or #sw1628

    Nov 7, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)file with this department for permit for removal of side walk elevator h sw 1628

    Nov 7, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.work noted:at rearyard observed construction work was done without permit as:3 metal sheets were erected size appx,10'l x 4'd x 6'h & 12'l x 5'd x 6'h & 7'l x 5'd x 7'h;metal canopy with w

    Jun 30, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    17d6.37i11.37m7.54bb12.52m7.41d6.03b10.17d various fls 37 door damaged cover head provide lock and signage 52m provide reshackle tag 41 provide lock and permanent signage on door 03b scraping and vibration on u

    Apr 27, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o c/o 112146 states 14 habitable rooms for both fl 2-5 now there is 10 rooms at the 2nd fl and rooms at the 3-5th fl remedy: obtain valid c/o

    Feb 25, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c.o. and dept. of bldg. records-b rooms reduced from 14 to 11 at 2nd sty, 3rd sty, 4th sty and 5th sty. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.

    Dec 12, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39p07,#v01,40u07. (39) machine room is made inaccessible due to storage of cots, beds and matresses (#) device #1p620./is unable to obtain floor lvel on all floors (40) elevator machine room door is without sig

    Jan 28, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly st level without a current permit.location exceeds the legal #of seating employees and requires a p.a.permit(note this is a hazardous location which loads adequate esposs and is

    Jan 10, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly st level without a current permit.location exceeds the legal #of seating/employees and requires a pa permitnote this is a hazardous location which lacks adequate egress and is

    Jan 10, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73##. 73##-removed sidewalk elevator without permit. file and obtainpermit for removal.

    Jan 30, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74##. 74- repair door on dismantled sidewalk car on street side.

    Apr 25, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14l11,33p07,48t13,49t13,49t13,50f11,52d06,57o02,54t16. 14- repair 33- provide. 48- reshackle. 50- lost motion 52- tighten bolts on brake assembly. 53- secure. 57- clean. 54* tag with city number.

    Apr 25, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    36,49. weil gas fhw boiler installed without permit. after 1995.

    Sep 2, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y,33p,46b,73x,74x.50#main mach leaking oil 33#provide access to over head remove doors from ladder 46#hoist shorten 73#return to service externanate rodents from machie room

    Sep 14, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73r,74i, 73-entire device removed file for remval 74-repair damaged street door on sidewalk

    Nov 15, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    47h,63j,46d,46t, 47-replace rusted hoist cable 63-adjust bracket on rail and lube sheave 46-provide spin-out cable on hoist shackles 46- provide 2yr test tag

    Nov 15, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept. records-from storage to food preparation in conjunction with chinese resturant- location cellar west/side and storagae. area at cellar /south being used as m

    Sep 14, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt ENT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt BROOM

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jun 20, 2007 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2007 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 20, 2007 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 20, 2007 · Apt NA

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (H3)
Year built
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
—
Building area
13,155 ft²
Lot area
3,555 ft²
Zoning
M1-9A
Community board
105
Council district
3
Block / lot
788 / 9
Assessed value
$2,640,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118419, last renewed Aug 4, 2014.

Questions about 273 West 38 Street

Who owns 273 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Manhattan Broadway Property Corp.

Does 273 West 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 273 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 273 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1930 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.