21 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00840-0028Map

21 West 38 Street is an office building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 38 Realty Co. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 58
ECB violations: 17
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

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 58

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
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 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
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Feb 18, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 4, 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 - dismissed
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

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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
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 21, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
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 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
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 report filed
Aug 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2012
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 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
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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2009
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 required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10626
Aug 3, 2001
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 17

Class - 1
5/a/10 car door restrictor altered repair or replace. ýcar door restrictor missing parts provide¨39/0/2 car top dirty clean. 59/bb/7 brake tag expired provide. 71/m/7 pit light missing provide.
Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Workd does not conform to approved construction documents noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed 16' high plans show 14ft between uprights there is 9ft between uprights.rem:conform work to approved construct
Jul 19, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Pswo suspended scaffold;work does not conform to approved cd-5.noted:at time of inspection cd-5 show anker plates embedment to be 6'in a 12'wall they are going through a 9' wall.rem:conform work to approved cd5
Jul 19, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Pswo suspended scaffold;noted:at time of inspection work does not conform to ssp shed is missing 20 ft extension in front of 21 w 38 st and does not show it expanding out over the street.rem:conform work to app
Jul 19, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
3303.3:obstruction of sidewalk & street without dot permit. noted:at 17 story building under alteration #120972 698 of facade repair has barricades & cap masonry stone with debris container with no valid permit
Jul 17, 2012
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remed
Apr 11, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
56p07/ 56l11/ 39d07/ 37q07/ 41d06/ 31d09/ 56 - proivde corn. access to main disconnect ( move controller or disconnect 56 - replace burned ( oxidized ) parts of disconnect 37 - repair cir - breacks cover
Dec 16, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
41d06/ 41m12/ 41h12/ 41-d-m-h- replace missing bolt washers, rubber, nuts & cotter pins and replace all worn rubbers and secure all clamps
Dec 16, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37n09,52e01.37-remove wires by passing fuses and properly fuse.52-adjust machine brake.
Sep 13, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74e01-adjust shaft door rollers.
Sep 13, 2000
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
75u05-perform 5 yr test and properly tag.
Sep 13, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. noted: at 5th fl elevator lobby created by partitions& door. work 100% complete. remedy: file plans & obtain all proper permits & approvals from this dept forthwith or remove all illegal con
Apr 29, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: on 5th floor vestibule area's by passenger and fright elevator's interior partition enclosure of occupied floor space. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible (or) restore to prio
Dec 24, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #77183 (11/08/76) from: factory to: office space (floor 3 three 16.) remedy: discontinue illegal use or obtain a valid cofo for corrent use.
Jan 17, 1996 · Penalty $800
Active
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #77183 11/08/76 from: factory. to: offices. location: 3rd floor thru-16thremedy: discontinue illegal occupancy/obtain a valid certificate of oc
Mar 25, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Hazardous
Work without a permit- noted a interior partition with door has been erected creating a elevator vestibule (no egress) location. 5th floor dbg: friends of i.d.f. remedy: (1) remove illegal construction "forthwi
Mar 25, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. the 3,4,5,6,8,11,14 and 15 floors. has been changed from factory to offices. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy until a new cert. of occ.
Sep 12, 1988 · Penalty $250
Active

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: 1917
Floors: 17
Residential units: —
Building area: 65,240 ft²
Lot area: 4,246 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 840 / 28
Assessed value: $5,593,050
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 21 West 38 Street

Who owns 21 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 38 Realty Co.

Does 21 West 38 Street have violations?

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

Is 21 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 21 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1917 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.