63 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00840-0006Map

63 West 38 Street is a hotel built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Refinery Aa LLC. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.

HPD violations: 8
DOB violations: 88
ECB violations: 44
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 8

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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 1, 2024
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 88

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
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
Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to damaged parapet protection damaged & loose plywood @ exp2 west facade. the loose plywood of multiple locations is unsafe & inhumane hazardous condition directly impact west facade side adjoined roof & floor. remedy: owner to immediately remove/replace/ parapet protection at roof
Jun 24, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Nov 1, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 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
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Feb 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspt/tst
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 44

Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. note: qewi filedamended swarmp #tre-902227-9b-a2 dated 06-02-25. at time of inspection, i observed damaged parapet protection loose plywood at exposure(2) w
Jun 24, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #902227. remedy: file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
In responds to complaint on existing 13 story occupied building, i observed existing sw shed-(m00819675-i1-sh) in place at exposure-1 on sidewalk with no illumination. code stipulate underside of sw shed shall
Sep 7, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Building altered and occupied without valid cofo. noted: building altered under job # 120090187 , signed off on 07/26/2021 and occupied where temp. cofo # 120090187t34 expired on 05/19/2021., discontinue illega
Oct 17, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
Altered / changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. certificate of occupancy #120090187t027 expired 07/24/2019., obtain a valid c of o or discontinue ill
Sep 21, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed walk-in refrigerator approximately 8' wide x 25' long and 8' in height installed on top of building roof with associated electrical and mechanical piping. n
Sep 21, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without permit:south elevation exposure #1 cracks and displacement on the 11th floor. cracks were repaired and the instalation of metalstrap to decorative facade without obtaining permit.remedy:obtain perm
Jul 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. *southelevation exp1 observed cracked and displaced decorative stone on 11 floor south west corner; displaced/loose metal cladding on 4th floor. r
May 15, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to protect public form documented unsafe facade. as noted 63 west 38 st has a documented unsafe filing and as of 3/20/19. no safety measures are in place to protect public
Mar 20, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control # 802227.remedy:file acceptable report
Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 2
Removal of shed or protective measure w/out dept approval shed has been removed w/out dob approval and before the amended report was accepted remedy:comply with code /as per 1rcny 103-04
Jun 30, 2014 · Penalty $830
Resolve
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed at exposure #1 does not meet dob code specifications. noted: 2nd bay from the west - no horizontal braces at all. (code requires 2 braces min) pictures filed. remedy: comply w/dob code requirement
Oct 31, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Design drawings required note at time of insp observed rope wheel wells installed at 13th fl and on supported scaffold at exposure 4 east elevation also chain pulley at 1st floor where new stairs case art insta
Jul 9, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc3309.10 no roof protection note at time of insp roof protection missing from adjacent property at south elevation as required work in progress erecting a glass and aluminum structure also masonry work incompl
Jul 9, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations,during pressure test of water supply for roof chillers victaulic cap dislodged & struck worker in face on top floor.
Jun 19, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
97r07:operating device 1p6194 with expired temp use permit. rem:obtainvalid cert of compliance.
May 16, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard 211 person & property affected by construction operation. note adj property at east & west elevation mechanical equipment at roof & top of parapet walls inadequately protected. as required
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.site safety mgr & supervisor of gc reported "steel contrac tor workers" lost a 2"x10" wooden plank from supported scaffold erecte
Apr 27, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3301.2 holes opening not covered at time of inspection observed hole penetrations in floor slab for plumbing pipes not covered & opening around installed mechanical ductwork more than 2" not adequately pro
Feb 8, 2012
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc3301.7 desigal drawing required at time of insp observed 300cat clooder remaining debris from chute at 1st fl into dumbster on street no design engineer drawing provided to show floor can withstand load of me
Feb 8, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 905.11 failure to paint dedicated standpipes upon inspection as noted on active alteration site the standpipes line b & c throughout the building are not painted red a any level cellar-12th fl.
Oct 27, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3301.2 failure to institute & maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction holes in floor: upon inspection as noted on active construction site. there are holes approx 6" dia 2 locations in
Oct 27, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements: upon inspection as noted on active construction site. the "c" standpipe in the stairwell was obstructed w/disguarded building material stacked
Oct 27, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3307.4.3 vehicular traffic (no warning lights) upon inspection site there is approx 60ft of wooden barriers placed in the street blocking 1# lane of traffic there is only 1 small adhesive reflector at stre
Oct 27, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide/post signs at job site pursuant to subsection bc 3301.9.5note:no signs posted on sidwalk shed.contractor signs,& permit information sign missing.remedy:conform sidewalk shed to code.
Oct 12, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit 1st fl noted @ the lobby @ the north 1/2 of lobby wall & ceiling demo was in progress w/o a permit work approx 60% complete remedy: stop all lobby work except to make safe obtain permit & call
Jun 19, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per b.c. 712.3: 27-345.noted:the bldg lobby is under going construction & walls have been stripped throughout.holes at locations dividing 62
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
38o02,28q03,07l10,85bb05,86bb05,08u01,12q07.
Jan 7, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m07/32m12/31h10/48b01/58b01 (74-m-07) provide serv. co'.s id sticker(32-m-12) electric wires exposed on top of car provide piping.
Sep 13, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
38d07/21m07/71d06/71s10 (38-d-07) provide box covers electrical boxes top of car (21-m-07) provide interlock covers all floors (71-d-06) properly secure all wiring under car (71-s-10) sheet metal rotted repair.
Sep 13, 2005
Resolve
Hazardous
05i10 05-replace both gates on freight car or repair them car running with gate open
Jul 13, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain noted in cellar. not water heater has flue pipe which is severly corroded and leaking hazardous carbon monoxide into bldg. flue pipe patched with flammable duct tape (photo) hit wate heater
Feb 3, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
06h11/19e03/63o02/64o02/36o02/47d06. 06 cease use of device 1pg194 until by passed gate swetch is reparied device runs with gate open call 212 566 5539 when ready. 47 secure green filed #19 floors 8-12 covers m
Dec 2, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
19q03/47q03/67d06/12q3. 19 provide door lock cover for all floors. 47 provide cover ofr slack cable switch. 67 secure wires and juction boxes, 12 provide guards for gab lighting.
Dec 2, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50k11/80x11/60x11/80m12. 80x11 repair ove head light. 60x11 repair pit light. 80m12 replace missing toe guard.
Nov 26, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
60x11-80m12. 80-m-12 replace missing toe guard.
Nov 26, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73m#-device #1s2158 removed without a work permit.rem:file application and obtian permit.
Sep 18, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall in that an air conditioner (unit) fell from 12th floor rm #1205 & landed on roof of #66 west 39 st. causing damage to dining room ceiling. pieces of sheetrock lying o
Nov 22, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
File and obtain permit for illegal 72d installation of governor and hatch doors and have tested by a member of this dept
Oct 6, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36,32,32-boiler flue pipe not installed in accordance with the build- ing code requiirements and without obtaining permits and approved plans.
Apr 15, 1991 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q,14m,57o,73b,74i,33h,(73)test&tag (74)manual car switch handle
Mar 6, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Non-hazardous
08v,10d,11q,15a,17i,18m,20x,73b,74#,(08)top floor leveling (10)annuciator (15)tenant locks (17)2nd floor (18)covers (20)basement (73)test&tag (74)10th flr illegal hallway
Mar 6, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: sidewalk vault construction in progress. new steel framing to be erected. existing sidewalk vault re- moved note: temporary sidewalk protection provided. remedy: stop all
Jun 14, 1990 · Penalty $140
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted installation ofhung ceiling blocking up windows with sheetrock installing mechanical ventilation ducts and fans at 7 and 9 fl bathrooms in public halls. remedy stop all work fil
Aug 9, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 712
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 (HB)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 13
Residential units: —
Building area: 121,060 ft²
Lot area: 10,550 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 840 / 6
Assessed value: $22,305,150
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #144891, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.

Questions about 63 West 38 Street

Who owns 63 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Refinery Aa LLC.

Does 63 West 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 63 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 63 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.