35 West 38 Street
Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00840-0021Map
Owner of record: Flame Realty,
35 West 38 Street is an office building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Flame Realty,. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on March 22, 2007. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 53
- ECB violations
- 35
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 1
- ANon-hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2007 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 53
- 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 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 6, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jul 14, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 13, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 30, 2009
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jul 30, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 30, 2009
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 30, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 30, 2009
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Mar 18, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 18, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Oct 17, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11364
Jun 30, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 35
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000035597n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Entire device/out of service/repair
Nov 9, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner,service equipment elevator as per bc3001 2827-987 dob records show only elevator in building as active upon inspection the device is found to be out
Dec 1, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted: appl #104803535. 3rd & 4th flr layout. previous nov #34858581h. remedy: amend or conform to approved plans.
Sep 10, 2013 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #2262. illegal occupancy noted: 2 to 5 flr bldg occupied as offices. c/o indicates show room and factory. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c/o.
Sep 10, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Sec. 1008.1.8.1. hardware: door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices on doors required to be accessible small not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate
Jul 25, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or aproved amendments. noted: 3rd flr boarded up opening between west-east spaces. plans #104803535 amended on 7.25.11 indicates metal frame and
Jul 25, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
(misc)bc1011.2illumination-exit signs shall be illuminated.noted:four th flr east side exit sign does not have illumination and 5th flr eastside exit sign does not have battery back-up function.rem:provide illu
Mar 14, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:no fire stopping perbc 712.3;27-345 noted:bldg having on 5th flr east side closet open ceiling to exposed wooden joists, 4rd flr, closet west side open ceiling
Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents &/or approved amendments noted:bldg having on 1-third flr boarded up wall opening between east & west side not indicated on plans#104803535,approved on 07-27-20
Mar 10, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Fail to maintain self-closing fire exit door.noted:bldg having on 3rd & 2nd flr exit doors from spaces leading into staircase @ east side notself closing.rem:make self-closing doors
Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner
Mar 10, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted:bldg having appr. 10ft long rear yard with leading into fire escape stairs obstructed access into adjacent property by masonry retaining wall.rem:provide
Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #2262. illegal occupancy noted: 5th flr converted to class 'a' apts and 1st flr rear is equipped and arranged as yoga classes w/obtaining bsa approval. remedy:
Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. work noted: (1)erected full height partitions to create 2 class a "apartments on such floor, water and waste lines for bathrooms at 2, 3 and 5 floors. (2)erected wooden deck at 3 floor roo
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #2262. building should occupy as a 1 fl 1 store, 2 to 5 show room & factory. illegal occupancy noted (1)1 floor occupied as a 2 stores. (2) 2 to 5
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violated conditions sited in notice of violation #34509595l, 345650258n. remedy:file a c of o
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #2262. cofo states cellar to be occupied as storage, at time of inspection cellar occupied as acupuncture/message parlor.parior has divided wit
Jun 5, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o 2262/1920 from legal use show rooms and factory to illegal use at 3rd e and west 6 sros and 4th fl west 3 sros and 5th fl west 3 sros remedy: discontinue illegal sro
May 5, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Work permit hazardous at 3rd fl east and west built partition to form rooms with electrical kitchens and 3pc bathroom at 4th fl west partitions bathrooms 3pc kitchen 5th fl west partitions bath 3pc and kitchen
May 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: no access violation written based upon no records of correctionno plumbing permit on dob records. remedy: comply w/ commissioner order & contact boro office for re-inspection.
Jul 3, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #2262. illegal occupancy noted: 5th fl east legal show rms/ factory, now converted to a class "a" apt, w/ kitchen & 3pc bathroom. remedy: discontinue illegal use
Jul 3, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #2262. illegal occupancy noted: fifth floor east legal show rooms/factorynow converted to a class "a" apt. with kitchen with electric, stove, 3
Feb 22, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: fifth floor east erected full height partition walls to create rooms. remedy: obtain permit.
Feb 22, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. work noted: fifth floor east installed water & waste for 3 piece bath (sink,toilet,shower) & residential sink. remedy: obtain permit if feasible.
Feb 22, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in manufacturing district. noted: fifth floor east createda class "a" apt. with kitchen with electric stove, 3 piece bath (sink,toilet,shower) & 3 bedrooms in an m1-6 district. remedy: discontinue i
Feb 22, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
4th fl, east & west aprts each erected full height partition wall to create a class "a" apt. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions.
Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in manufacturing distr. noted: 4th fl, apt. 4 east w/kitchen w/electric range, 3 pc bath (sink, toilet, shower) & 4 bedrms. apt 4 west w/kitchen w/electric hot plate, microwave, broiler & 2 pc bath
Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #2262. illegal occupancy noted: 4th fl legal show rm/ factory now converted to 2 class "a" apts. apt 4 east, kitchen area w/electric range, 3 pc bath (sink, toil
Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
4th fl, apt 4 east installed water & waste lines for 3 pc bath (sink, toilet, shower) & resid. sink. apt. 4 west installed water & waste lines for 2pc bath (sink, shower) & resid. sink. remedy: obtain permit.
Feb 9, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37p17/ 08v01/ 11a11/ 62o02/ (370 no access to machine room (08) elevator is off level at all floors (11) provide / affix proper foor closebutton in car station and close or seal space for missing car station
Jan 8, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v01-09h12-40b01-60m07-15p07-74o02-57o02-73m07-35d06-62m07. adjust floors (leveling) 09-change car door gibs 40-adjust fovernor tension 60-install cut buffer 15-provide access to all hoistway doors 74-clean equ
Oct 17, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14b07/ 57o02/ 74x11/ 74o02/ 53x11/ 36m07/ 73u16/ 62m07/ 35d06/ 75b05/ 73o02/ proivde location of managers office or super office as per section 27-1004 of building code (18-m-07) provide covers (74-x-11) repair
Jul 17, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
9h,16h,14i,13m,8v. replace worn car door gibs. replace worn hoistway door were needed. provide new certificate frame. provide car mirror in elevator. ajust floor stops all floors.
Sep 3, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07i,15l,36w,50y. 07 west door. 74 provide communications from inside elevator to the out side of the building.
Oct 5, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 22, 2007 · Apt 5W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt B4
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 12,050 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,660 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-9A/R12
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 840 / 21
- Assessed value
- $1,309,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 35 West 38 Street
Who owns 35 West 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Flame Realty,.
Does 35 West 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 35 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 35 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.