40 West 17 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00818-0073Map
Owner of record: 42 West 17th Street Corp
40 West 17 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 21 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 42 West 17th Street Corp. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 55
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 26
Available now in this building
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12c, 12th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 12C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 12th story
Nov 22, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 12th story
Nov 22, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling bulkhead at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 12th story
Nov 22, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling at intermediate landing at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 12th story
Nov 22, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at intermediate landing at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 12th story
Nov 22, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in closet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12c, 12th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 12C
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 17 more ↓
- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system (missing) at lobby, 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling and walls of the boiler room closet with fire retardent material located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchen located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing) at lobby, 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at lobby, 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls of the boiler room closet located at apt 8a, 8th story, apartment at west
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling top room of duplex apt 12b. located at apt 12b
May 10, 1993 · Apt 12B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 55
- 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2017
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
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- 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 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3565
Oct 3, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3565
Jul 12, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 23, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3565
Jun 9, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 23, 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Feb 19, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- 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 #901969. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. noted, at the time of inspection i observed, partially demolition done and work in progress at apt # 12b including new wall framing, wood joist and metal joist. removed sky lights and cover
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted, at the time of inspection i observed water leaks in apt # 12c various location include living room, bad room, kids room ceiling and through skylight
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control # 801969. remedy: submit required technical
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
36. weil mclain model# ultra 299 gas fired, condensing boiler is not registered. register boiler & submit c of c.
Jul 18, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
B254,36 weil mclain boiler model #88 not registered. register boiler and submit certificate of correction.
Jul 12, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: permit required for over the sidewalk chute a debris chute has been installed on exp.#1 from on top of sidewalk shed over the sidewalk into a dumpster. and no permit has been obtain. r
Nov 13, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
5h12/51u15/10m11/21q11/28o11/15l10/11d11/66o02/38o02/26m11/84m11.h-21-q 1st flr -10th flr & whereever needed.11-d-11 replace all screws in panel spaner screws.26-m-11 replace screws in plate.
Sep 25, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Use of rigging equipment w/o a special riggers lic.
Aug 9, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted:a 6'x8' room has been erected on the east side of roof built out of pressure treated lumber with multiple openings for plexiglass installation work is approx 75% completed.remedy:sto
Mar 23, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Exit door to stair well obstructed at all floor from east side stair door do not fully open due to hitting stairs. remedy: provide egress as required.
Jan 6, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46t,49t.
Jan 17, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
77x restore to service or dismantle
Aug 31, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,73x, #73 - restore elev. service.
Mar 25, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Hazardous
Direct the use of rigging equipment in the form of two point suspen- sion scaffold without a riggers license use of rigging equipment with-out proper danger signs. remedy:obtain nyc riggers hic. provide proper
Nov 30, 1991
Resolve - Hazardous
Directed the use of rigging equipment in the form of a 2 piont suspen-sion scaffold without first obtaining a riggers hic. (scaffold accident). remedy:obtain n.y.c. riggers lic.
Nov 30, 1991 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 12C12B
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 12B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 12B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 12C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 12B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 12B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 12B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 12B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 8A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Radiator
Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $2,500,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 49,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,600 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4A
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 818 / 73
- Assessed value
- $6,568,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Ladies' Mile Historic District
HPD registration #140147, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 40 West 17 Street
Who owns 40 West 17 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42 West 17th Street Corp.
Does 40 West 17 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 West 17 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 40 West 17 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 West 17 Street?
It has 21 residential units and 23 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.