263 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00788-0011Map

Owner of record: 263 West 38th Street Associates LLC

263 West 38 Street is an office building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 263 West 38th Street Associates LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 85
ECB violations: 23
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 · 85

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
May 15, 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
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, 2022
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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 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 - 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 - 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 - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Aug 20, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 23

Class - 2
17 story alt2 facade work closed site. upon exterior inspection observed temporary construction equipment in place suspended scaffolds at building's leading edge at exp#1,2. observed missing roof protection on
Jun 10, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 2
Permitholder failed to comply with 8 feet overhead clearance at the entrance of building front door at exposure one creating hazardous of hitting high delivery objects and may cause injury along with in contrar
Jan 29, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances. at the time of inspections observed at exposure crack window pane 2 flgate ramp. roof broken window pane at m/c room north and crack at m/c
Aug 24, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
58h10.56y13. recurring condition cited in vio # 38205296y 58 vibrationinmachine repair 56 seal machine
Jan 29, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
45h.10.11.05x10.56y13.52b.10.11. 45 vibration in governor repair replace 05 door zone restrictor inoperative 56 hoist machine oil leaks seal 57 hoist motor oil leaks seal 50 replace gland head packing oil has
Jan 29, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10,39o02,39x10,58h10,56y13,57y13,56h11,05x10.02-alarm bell on top of car.39-car top light.58-bad gear bearing in machine/motor.56 & 57-hoist machine & motor oil leak seal.56-( )packing worm ( )05
Sep 8, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at 8fl apt#8 1-spalling lintels above 3 windows facing the west side (8 ave).2-spalling lintels above 6 windows facing north (courtyard 37st) 3- a pre
Sep 3, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Sec-27-129dia,cycle 6 local law report filed as unsafe.unsafe conditions exist at this premises & no precaution taken to ensure public safety as per 27-129d & 1rcny 32-03b5i.no sidewalk protection bridge,fence
Sep 27, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16,e,11 16,i,13 16 replace defective 9th fl door roller 16 seal holes in sight guard at all fl remove old dead lock jarts
Jun 20, 2003
Resolve
Hazardous
56i11. -56 busted joggle pit stop switch cease use call dept of buildings before returning back to service 212-312-8732.
Sep 13, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
28h,03o.
Sep 15, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46b,28h 46# hoist cable shorten 28 guide shoes worn
Sep 14, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02l,50y,32q,30o.02@alarm button stop switch bell not working 50#mechine leaking oil 32#electric covers missing in pit 30#clean hoist way
Sep 14, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Gas vent installed at illegal location remedy:install gas vent properly (on water heater). water supply system not in accordance with rs-16 no vaccum brackers or back flow preventers on water lines to acid and
Mar 26, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Non-hazardous
46u5,28h11,22d6,50y14. 46-no 2 yr test tags. 28-guide shoes-too much play. 22-secure top exit. 50-clean and seal machine.
Nov 25, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46u5,22d6,50y14. 46-no 2 yr test tags. 22-secure top exit. 50-cleanand seal machine.
Nov 25, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46u5,22d6,3o2,9h12,16h12,74x11,28h12. 46-no 2 yr test tags. 22-secure top exit. 3-clean car tops. 9-replace and bend tabs. 16-replace and bend tabs. 74-communication system-repari. 28-car shoes-too much play.
Nov 25, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46u5,22d6,3o2,9h12,16h12,74x11. 46-no 2 yr test tags. 22-secure top exit. 3-clean car top. 9-replace and bend tabs. 16-replace and bend tabs. 74-communication system-repair.
Nov 25, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46u5,22d6,3o2,9h12,16h12,74x11. 46-no 2 yr test tags. 22-secure top exit. 3-clean car top. 9-replace and bend tabs. 16-replace and bend tabs. 74-communication system-repair.
Nov 25, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46h.
May 23, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
39h.
May 23, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
39h.
May 23, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Exit door use of illegal hardware at side of entrance door. note: electrical relay switch controls door. remedy: remove illegal hardware electrical switch.
Jun 13, 1988 · Penalty $500
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: 1925
Floors: 17
Residential units: —
Building area: 146,377 ft²
Lot area: 10,121 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 788 / 11
Assessed value: $13,082,400
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 263 West 38 Street

Who owns 263 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 263 West 38th Street Associates LLC.

Does 263 West 38 Street have violations?

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

Is 263 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 263 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1925 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.