128 West 31 Street

Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00806-0058Map

Owner of record: Vbgo Penn Plaza Fee LLC

128 West 31 Street is an office building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10001. The owner of record is Vbgo Penn Plaza Fee LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 127
ECB violations: 45
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 · 127

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 12, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for application# 140715144 due to contractor withdrawal. stop all work immediately, ma ke site safe, provide all required information forthwith
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Boro-comm has ordered all work stopped under app#122115228
Jul 29, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Plumbing none
Boro commissioner has issued a notice of immediate stop work order due to application withdrawal of permit #121360641 as of 1/7/15 remedy: stop all work immediately. submit all required documents to boro commissioners office forthwith
Jan 9, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 45

Class - 1
Documents required by chapter 33.at time of sidewalls shed remove inspection at a 17 story existing building under facade restoration,i observed a protective netting system on the sidewalk shed,at exposure 2.a
Aug 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to institute safety measures.at time of a sidewalk shed removal inspection at a 17 story existing building under facade restoration i observed the following conditions:lack of overhead protection on set
Aug 5, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents fat jobsite at time of inspection at time of shed removal inspection at a 17 story existing building under facade restoration i asked the foreman pres
Aug 5, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3307.6.5.7 installation inspection. note: at the time of my inspection of a 17 sty facade operation construction work in progress. i observed approx 245 feet of sidewalk shed erected at exo#1&2 upon reques
Sep 13, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. note: at the time of my inspection of a 17 sty facade operation construction work in progress. i observed sidewalk shed protecti
Sep 13, 2018 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all public & property affected by construction operations. note: responding to complaint#1489060"bricks are being replaced they are falling & a piece of construction blade fell some of the
Sep 13, 2018 · Penalty $10,030
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3307.4.7 work & storage zone. note: at the time of my inspection.i observed work & storage zone at exp#1 was not provided w/barriers asrequire as work zone was adjacent to sidewalk shed on roadway. failure
Sep 13, 2018 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control # 801882. remedy: file acceptable report
Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to designate &/or have site safety manager or site safety coordinator present at site as required. note: at time of inspection i observed facade job in progress & no site safety manager & or qualified
Jul 16, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3314.3.2 design/drawings for c-hooks drawing are to be on site at time of inspection. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffold in place up on request to the forman on site for design drawi
Jul 16, 2018 · Penalty $620
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to take & provide safety measures(sidewalk shed,netting etc. where required to protect & secure public safety from documented to prtect & secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as 1rcny103-0
Feb 2, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide safety measures, sidewalk shed where required according to the cycle #6(tr-6)technical report filed as unsafe.(upon the notifidcation to the dept. of the unsafe condition).remedy:provide safe
Jun 23, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building. north elevation(exposure #1) observe step cracks & displacement in its facade between 9th & 10th fl (west end). west elevation (exposure #4) observe step cracks & displace
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
70o02,52o02,56y13,68b07.(70)clean grease from tension sheave groove.governor rope in loaning.(52)clean hoist ropes for proper inspection.(56)clear oil leak on side of machines.(68)no entries done in maintanence
Dec 8, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
08v01 10h10
Oct 4, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
10h10 29b10 29-door operator clutch assembly - noise
Oct 4, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
10h10 03b10 03b-noise from under car - repair
Oct 4, 2010
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited hardware as per bc 1008.1.8 & 27-371 (j) all 3 emergency exits locked with keys locks. pa 100585207 for 190 & door counter had 300 person
Mar 21, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records. p.a. #100585207 is for restaurant with occupancy of 190. at time of inspection area arranged as cabaret with 300 persons. number received
Mar 21, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file architect/engineer report
Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
52o2.56y13.52o2.11b16.5x10.11 why are car station calls covered 05 door gone restrictor
May 4, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Misc. violations sprinklers installation not is according w/code.(fowl)duck covering sprinkler head when they installed duck on floor #1 level. remedy:comply w/nov.sec.bc903
Apr 2, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirementscon tainers on inps over 40 yards of roof debri have been stored on roof during roof replacement debri was stored in black plastic blags w/o met
Jul 3, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operation on inps no cert of fitness provide for roof replacement no cert for burning kettle and propane usage & storage on site as per code rem
Jul 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
21l10.03m11.54i10. 21 cease use of device side emergency escape door interlock is defective call 212-566-5542 when ready for service 03 replace missing panels in cab 84 repair all damage to side escape door rem
Feb 22, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg at low roof rear-on steel-a exhaust fan from restaurant is putting out grease & smoke onto the bldg wall & windows from a distance of 3 ft onto 140 west 31 st. there are no gua
Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Work contrary to approved dept. of bldgs plans & application.
Sep 20, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
52b12. 52 install proper cotter pins on brake pin (broken pins).
Nov 22, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75b5/16m7. 16m7 1 of 4 missing 3,4,9 . 2 of 4 missing 16 floor.
Apr 15, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
01l11,02l11,07l11,31q03,33p07,50e09,55m07,57o02,60j01,63e01,73o02.01)alarm.02)alarm.07)repair.31)where necessary in shaftway.33)provide safemeans of access.50)eliminate noise on m/g.55)provide.57)clean.60)prove
Jun 7, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46k10,46h10,73o02.46-renew.73-clean installation
Jun 7, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46k10,46h10,64j01,57o02,73o02.46-renew.64-equalize tension on compensation cables in pit.57-clean.73-clean installation.
Jun 7, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure tro maitnain exerior bldg wall defect are cracked loose bricks at west n/w side of bldg between 8 11 flr broken missing section of coping stone at parapet wall south side of bldg at 17 fl loose section
Jun 30, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specification noted sidewalk sheddoes not extend 20 ft beyond bldg line for a bldg that is over 100 ft in hight and during cleaning of exterior power wshing several pieces
Jun 30, 1999 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
49h15.
Oct 14, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
49h15.
Oct 14, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73r-file removal of sidewalk elevator.
Sep 15, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73r-file for removable of sidewalk elevator.
Sep 15, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73r-file removable of sidewalk elevator.
Sep 15, 1997
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to extend shimney to the highest peak or roof level of extension penthouse. chimney at 115 west 30th street not extended to the peakof penthouse. remedy: extend chimney to height of penthouse.
Oct 30, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84- certying to the installation of reavired fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Apr 29, 1996 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupanied without a valed ceertificate of occupancy al7#1487/84 &919/89 for resturaunts on 1 st floor for pent house rementy:obtain a valid c of o
Aug 29, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary tothat allowed by building department records noted latest c.o. 96,296 temporary under alt 1487/84 expired remedy discontinue the illegal use untile a valid c of o is obtained
Mar 8, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. remedy: discontinue the illegal occupancy until a new c of o has been obtained.
Jul 8, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Exit door swing against the flow of egress at 1st floor. remedy: make exit door to swing with flow of egress.
Jun 8, 1988 · Penalty $200
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: 384,655 ft²
Lot area: 23,050 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 806 / 58
Assessed value: $60,441,300
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 128 West 31 Street

Who owns 128 West 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vbgo Penn Plaza Fee LLC.

Does 128 West 31 Street have violations?

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

Is 128 West 31 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 128 West 31 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.