7 East 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00868-0010Map

7 East 38 Street is an office building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Bernhard Levenson INC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 67
ECB violations: 22
HPD complaints: 1

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 · 67

Plumbing none
Observed rooftop water tower leaking onto roof at time of inspection which is in violation of pc 102.3
Aug 12, 2026
Dob violation - active
Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Nov 1, 2023
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2023
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2018
Mar 18, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 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 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 22

Class - 2
Sec. a.c.27-929.1,failure 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 feet
Nov 15, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control 802522. rmdy: submit required technical report.
Oct 15, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business.("blue vista 725.com-sample of our media offerings...1650 broadway wall scape"rem:registe
Aug 25, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
16m07- provide (sight) guard or hoistway door.
Jan 13, 2012
Resolve
Class - 1
Provision of law 28-201.1 failure to comply with an order of the commissioner's to obtain permits for in hevenly bamboo erected full height paritition for 2rms as part of restaurant of 1st fl as per #34758111n
Jun 26, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records. noted: bldg having on 1st flr. east side eating, drinking establishment "heavenly bamboo restaurant" at front entrance -
Apr 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed bydob records. illegal occupancy noted: mezzanine occupied as a part of restaurant "heavenly bamboo". remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.
Dec 17, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w.o permit. work noted: in restaurant, "heavenly bamboo" mezzanine level erected full height partitions to create 2 room as a part of restaurant on 1st fl. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal
Dec 17, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operationoted: restaurant located at 1st fl & mezzanine arranged for approx 120 seatings. remedy: obtain a place of assembly, certificate of operati
Dec 17, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Non-hazardous
51bb12/53bb12 51-bb- reshackle 53-bb- reshackle
Nov 10, 2005
Resolve

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Hazardous
No approved plans on the site for inspection. no cds for outrigger beam on site.
Sep 21, 2005
Resolve
Hazardous
Licensed rigger failed to ensure worker had proper training. no certificates of fitness.
Sep 21, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
58,e,10 17,i,10 03,m,07 33,o,02 67,o,02 68,o,02 48,b,07 50,l,10 44,h,11 58 elin in brake 17 repair hanging door gibs 03 install appr plate in cab 37 67 68 elan down 48 return mcal limit to open feadears 50
Sep 17, 2003
Resolve
Hazardous
69,m,07 66,d,07 48,a,11 17,j,11 60,a,09 69mlease use until ruffer springs are secure in place with require runby call dot at 566-5539 when remedied for reinspection 66 replace bolts at top of pit stantion under
Sep 8, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
8v1/ 19q7/ 32q7/ 80d6/ 8-v-1- adjust floor stops on 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10. 19-q-7 - provide interlock cover on 1st floor 32-q-7- cover missing on electrical box on car top 80-d-6 properly secure brackets for det
Nov 25, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u05, 48u16, 49u16, 18m12. 75 perform and file 5 yr test 48 - 49 reshackle cables 18 replace cock cover on 9th fl.
Apr 2, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37r09,20x11,05e01. 37r09- remove jumper from f relay contact and repair as needed. 20x11- restore to operation hall button. people are kicking doors and punching just to call for elevator.
Apr 20, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37g12,50y14,74q03,31q12,15e11. 37g12- properly fuse controller. 50y14-seal oil leak. 74q03- top of car light guard install guard. 31q12- top of car wiring box unguarded replace cover. 15e11- repair lobby door
Apr 20, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment use work permit. 2 carrier a/c units. location: 12th fl roof. name: action letter. remedy: obtain all necessary permit.
Dec 30, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 1/2" wire mesh (18 gauge) on scaffold above sidewalk at 10 east 39th st. scaffold at 12th fl. for removal and setting of caulking is open between guardrail and toeboard tools, debris, caulkin
Oct 14, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Use of rigging equipment without proper "danger" signs- scaffold suspended over facade at 12th fl. of 10 east 39th st. has no "danger" signs or riggers license at sidewalk bldg has no sidewalk shed for protecti
Oct 14, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46h;
Mar 19, 1992
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
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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: 1920
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 80,797 ft²
Lot area: 7,406 ft²
Zoning: C5-2.5
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 868 / 10
Assessed value: $3,704,400
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 7 East 38 Street

Who owns 7 East 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bernhard Levenson INC.

Does 7 East 38 Street have violations?

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

Is 7 East 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 7 East 38 Street built?

City records list 1920 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.