38 West 38 Street
Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00839-0068Map
Owner of record: 38th Street Realty,
38 West 38 Street is an office building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 38th Street Realty,. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 62
- ECB violations
- 46
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 62
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 18, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fire escape in state of disrepair and /or not in code complaint manno r. submit an enginners report within 72 hours for the rear (fire esaca pe) including egreess passageway to ert inspections @ buildings.nyc.g ov
Nov 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire escape damge at exposure #3,3rd story down. roof has inade quatefall protection at expsoure #2 top andmiddle cabie not to code
Nov 18, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 4, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 4, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Oct 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p12513
Aug 1, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p12513
Mar 16, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 7, 1999
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jan 7, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 21, 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 - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jul 22, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 22, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 46
- Class - 1
Class 1 c/u: door zone restrictor inoperative on both front and rear sides, creating an unsafe condition. as per asme a17.1 2.12 and 2.14. remedy: restore full door zone restrictor function on both sides. email
Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #35666012x issued on 12-02-2022 for work without a permit.(permit m00841432-i1-gc expired 06/01/2024), file a certificate of correction
Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to provide required natural light and ventilation for every bedroom.noted:at 2nd floor unit#2b having created 2 sleeping quarters without required n
Jul 15, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted:at unit 2b on 2nd floor has been converted/occupied as massage parlor/house of prositution/brothel with 2 massage room
Jul 15, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code);bc 1006.3(2022 code),for sleeping quarters at
Jul 15, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a m1-6 district on 2nd floor unit 2b as foxy spa.noted individual offer to perform
Jul 15, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Atoi, commercial space at 2nd fl front occupied as astrology psychic reading business, contrary to fcofo #33046 issued 7-24-1947 which states that 2nd fl is to be used as offices, showrooms and factory, discont
Jun 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 035598 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny & 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for low-pr
Jun 7, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #33046 illegal occupancy noted at unit 2b on the 2nd fl converted/occupied as massage parlor "foxy spa" with 4 massage rooms, tables, oils, and towels. remedy: disco
Jul 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district unlicensed physical treatment establishment, a prohibited use as per zr12-10 is operating in a m1-6 district at unit 2b on the 2nd fl as"foxy spa"with 4 massage rms, tabl
Jul 27, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy no# 33046 illegal occupancy noted:at unit 2b converted/occupied as massage parlor "foxy spa" with 4 massage rooms, massage tables, oils,towels,towe
Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in manufactring district an unlicensed physical treatment establishment prohibited use per zr12-01 operating in a m1-6 district on 2nd fl(unit 2b) as "foxy spa" noted masseuse offered to perform ful
Mar 1, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in manufacturing district unlicensed physical treatment establishment prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in m1-6 on 2nd fl unit 2b as "foxy spa" noted:masseuse offer to perform full body massage
Jan 25, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #33046 illegal occupancy noted at unit 2b converted/occupied as massage parlor "foxy spa" with 4 massage rms,shower rm,oils & towels.previous ecb vio #35666011y,3566
Jan 25, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a m1-6 on 2ndfloor(2a and 2b)as red sun therapy and foxy spa.noted at 2nd floor 2a
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed ny the certificate of occupancy#33046.illegal occupancy noted:at 2nd floor level(unit 2b & 2a)converted/occupied as (2b foxy spa)&(2a-redson therapy)with unlicensed physical t
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.work noted:at 2nd floor,business 2a unit,erectedfull height partition walls to create 3 massage rooms and shower roomsinstalled water and waste line for shower room,wash machie slop sink;
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo#33046.illegal occupancy noted:at unit 2b on the 2nd floor approved for offices showrooms and factory is now occupied as of massage parlor with 4 massage rooms 1 shower
Sep 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use as per zr 12-10 as operating in an mi-6district in the 2 floor at 2b doing business as foxy spa with 4 massag
Sep 29, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide guardrail on the roof note:at time of inspection ofa 5 story building on the top roof level i observed sign of activitieson the roof chains were set for people to sit,open access to fire esca
Nov 19, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:five story commerical building with fire escape at exp #3 (rear) has missing sections of fire escape from 3rd story down.no dob records show approval
Nov 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order tof ile a certificate of correction previous summons #35344291x issued 8-23-18 for work without a pemrit has not been complied with application was approved but no per
Jan 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction previous summons issued 8-23-2018 for occupancy contrary to c.o #33046 has not been complied with summons #35344290y occupancy is c
Jan 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35344290y issued on 08-23-2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible certif
Jun 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35344291x issued on 08-23-2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible certif
Jun 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:5th floor windows at facade in disrepair missing glass, interior cover by plywood.rem:repair or replace comply with code
Nov 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed a window glass pane of approx 10'x10 missing at5th story center window exposure#1. also, noted wood window frame in d
Sep 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. noted: c of o#33046 indicates offices,show room & factory on 2nd fl,however observed massage center/spa & beauty salon present
Aug 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: in the rear of 2nd fl observed full partitions erected to create 5 rooms & create new spa/maassage center work including new water/drain/sewer pipes to construct 2 new bathroom & 1 sho
Aug 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
06-x-10;41-i-10 car door gate/interlock not closing getting stuck not able to close w/out pushing door close (ceased used) this is a hazardous condition creating & hazardous condition.rem:fix door 41-i-10 moto
Jun 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
2x10,5e10/(2-x-10)outside comm phone inoperative,repair/(5-e-10)lobby side door makes banging noise when opening repair.
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, service equipment elevator as per bc 3001.2 - 27-987 dob records show the only elevator in bldg as active.upon inspection the device is found to be out
Nov 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35154506r issued on 12/31/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit at 2nd fl & failu
Apr 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35154506r issued on 12/31/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit at 2nd fl creatin
Feb 17, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.work noted:observed electrical work & full height partition wall illegally erected.w/o work permit creating 4 massage rms in 2nd fl.100% of work completed.rem:obtain permit or restore premises
Dec 31, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records.work noted:as per cert of occupancy #5866 2nd fl was to be showroom & factory now howver observed a body massage/spa center.erect
Dec 29, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #5866 which indicated restaurant at 1st fl & offices & showrooms from 2nd thru 5th fl no occupancy at roof. illegal occupancy noted roof appear to be arrange for
Nov 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at roof level having erected wood structure for gym use,ropes attached to the wall,shed. remedy: obtain permit.
Nov 9, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #33046. illegal occupancy noted: 5 floor occupied as a(theatre) "nicus spoon theatre" remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy on amend c/o.
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Operation of place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation.noted: 5 floor occupied as a nicas's spoon theatre" & equipped & arranged for 78 persons 69 seats,6 artist,3 employees. remedy: obtain a pla
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageways at 5 floor obstructedby curtains & rear exit passageway ( ) by debris & curtains. remedy: remove obstruction.
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. work noted: (1) at 5 floor erect full height combustible partitions for theatre,(2) install illuminated sign in 2 fl window. (3) install business sign above front entrance. remedy: obtain permi
Aug 4, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
98bb05. 98bb- expired 5 yr test
Oct 13, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
19l;28l;73o;22i;3i;74m;40# 74.provide proper clearance between the cwt & its buffer.46.perform the 5yr test properly date & tag governor & file proper papers with this depaerment.
Jun 10, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02x 11b 15a 53m 35i 36d 46b 57o 15 tenant locks 53 provide proper lighting in motor room
Mar 8, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects is exterior brick wrk at 5 sty to roof loose defectove & bulging & crack mortar joins ereded lintal above window corroded creating a hazardous condition. remedy provide protection fo
Nov 10, 1988 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O5)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 10,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,074 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-9A/R12
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 839 / 68
- Assessed value
- $857,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 38 West 38 Street
Who owns 38 West 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 38th Street Realty,.
Does 38 West 38 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 38 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 38 West 38 Street built?
City records list 1915 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.