15 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00840-0031Map

15 West 38 Street is an office building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 15w38 Spe LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 82
ECB violations: 18
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 · 82

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 - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 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 - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2014
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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
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
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2012
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 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 24, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection i observed two glass panels broken on a skylight on the roof occupants right below. remedy: maintain exterior building facade w
Dec 11, 2025
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection i observed two glass panels broken on a skylight on the roof occupants. remedy: maintain exterior building facade walls and app
Dec 11, 2025
Resolve
Class - 2
In respond to complaint, i observed existing sw shed (m08048489-i1-sh) in place at exposure 1 on sidewalk with no illumination. code stipulate underside of sw shed shall be illuminated at all times as per 3307.
Apr 1, 2025 · Penalty $2,400
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 in an office building 100 feet or mor
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #902233. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
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 in an office building 100ft or more in heigh
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1 ac27-929.1,failure to complete installation of full system ofautomatic sprinklers&file sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office bldg 100' or more in ht in existence on10/22
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active
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 resgistered design professional by july 1,2019,in an office building 1
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100'or more in heig
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to institute and maintain safety measures at job site at time of inspeciton responding to an incident where a debris fell from the roof level and damaged the adjoining property sky light during inspecti
Jul 2, 2019
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to promptly notify the department of an accident or damage to adjoining property at construction/demolition site at time of inspection responding to an incident where debris fell from roof level the con
Jul 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take and provide safety measures (sidewalk shed) where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facadeas per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical report filed unsafe by p.e. wje
Jul 17, 2014
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 $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Stop work on suspended scaffolds.noted:work doesn not conform to approved cd-5.outrigger beams @exp #2 & #4 installed under 30(degree) angle to the wall.pictures filed.contact sst for reinspection. rem:conform
Mar 17, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances.noted:1-exposure2(west elevn) ai-missing brickwork & dislodged brickwork at parapet by southwest corner a1 dislodged brickwork at parapet at midst setion; ii
Sep 25, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Xxx elevator removed without permit.
Feb 27, 2001 · Penalty $3,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
31q7,03o02,02d06,15q7,58o2,59o2.--31- covers where needed (m.r. top ofcar, shaft) 03 top of car 02- secure bell in pit 15-dust covers.
Jun 30, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y14,11b7,57o2,62d6,31q7,03o02,47l12. 57-remove unrelated equipment 62-secure wiring under car 31- covers where needed 03-top of car 74- governor rope kinked.
Jun 30, 1998
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 (O3)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 60,449 ft²
Lot area: 5,555 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 840 / 31
Assessed value: $5,775,750
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

Questions about 15 West 38 Street

Who owns 15 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 15w38 Spe LLC.

Does 15 West 38 Street have violations?

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

Is 15 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 15 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1910 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.