29 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00840-0023Map

29 West 38 Street is an office building built in 1912 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 2938 West LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 75
ECB violations: 23
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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 75

Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Mar 31, 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 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued notice to revoke application #123242348 due to revocation of the master plumber's and/or fire suppression license. all work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Dec 10, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Nov 16, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 23

Class - 2
Class 2 items: provide updated maintenance log. device city id tag number missing inside car. in-car alarm inoperative.
Feb 25, 2026
Resolve
Class - 2
Class 2 items: provide updated maintenance log. device city id tag number missing inside car.
Feb 25, 2026
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service. remedy: restore to service immediately.
Feb 25, 2026
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers & file final sprinkler report prepared by registered designprofessional in office bldg 100 ft or more in height in existence on
Feb 28, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 ac27-929.1,failure to complete installation of full system ofautomatic sprinklers&file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office bldg 100' or more in ht in existence o
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
A.c. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by july 1,2019 in an office building 10
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Ac279291-failure to complete the installation of a full system automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by july 1,2019,in an office building 100 feet o
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintaine exterior building.south elv.exp1-3rd fl sill delaminating,15 fl at columns eroded grout-7fl.mission ribbon in decorative panel 14fl missing glass window-verticle decorative ribbons at cross
Jun 16, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4. agg2 history of noncompliance on 36023376y(agg1),36019522l.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code.noted sidewalk shed erected under job#120705923 along exp1 has inoperable bulbs rendering affected area visibly dark & shadowy
Dec 29, 2015
Resolve

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Class - 1
3301.3 no overhead protection.noticed at time of inspection suspended scaffold hanging over exp #4 for facade repairs.ongoing demo job adjacent has no overhead protection.rem:stop all work and provide overhead
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable technical report in compliance w/code provisions: periodic inspection pf exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob's rules & regulations. remedy: file
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Pswo (suspended scaffold) (pipe scaffold) all exterior work failure tohave site safety manager present as required.noted: at time of inspec tion melvin e thomas has been signing ssm log spoke to melvin thomas o
May 20, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to have site safet manager present as required. pswo all exterior work. noted: at time of inspection melvin e thomas has been signing ssm log fo r16 days spoke to melvin thomas on phone he said he is th
May 20, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate. observed about 6 workers on supported scaffold;2 workers - 1 workers didn't have scaffold user certificate,another workers had user certficate expired
Sep 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 28-110.1 osha 10. observed active job site. 6 workers removing stone while on supp. scaffold (facade job) 1 workers (laborer) didn't have basic osha 10 card (safety course). remedy: obtain osha 10.
Sep 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Jul 14, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
3301.7 design drawing req'd by the provision of chapter 33 of nyc bldg code. at time of inspec 16 story dwelling under alt 120829354 has erected pipe scaffolding on top of sidewalk shed w/o a design plan.sheet
May 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const.docs.&/or approved amendments.n oted at time ofi nspec. of facade job #120829354 per 16 story bldg. at exp.1 approved site safety plan/( )2pt suspended scaffold which no
May 20, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspec.of 26 story bldg under facade alt.120829354 has supported pipe scaffold erect at exp.1 to approx. height of 170ft w/no approved plan on s
May 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans eq @ job site @ time of inspec.no plans available for alt 2 job#120829354.rem:stop all work.provide plans.contact queens sep 718-286-0683.
May 2, 2012
Resolve
Non-hazardous
33#09/16c09 33-hoistway has water spinkler system 16-12 floor locked gate to hoistway
Apr 27, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
67o02,03e07,22x11,31d11,39b11. 67- celan bottom of hopistway & under car and rails & brackley.(63-64) 03- eliminate exressive vibration while running. 22- repair led pi's in cab. 31-repair holes in hoistway wa
Mar 3, 2003 · Penalty $350
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: 1912
Floors: 16
Residential units: —
Building area: 92,739 ft²
Lot area: 6,320 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 840 / 23
Assessed value: $8,480,700
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 29 West 38 Street

Who owns 29 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2938 West LLC.

Does 29 West 38 Street have violations?

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

Is 29 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 29 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1912 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.