401 Park Avenue South

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00883-0088Map

Owner of record: Judith S. Saphir 2025 Appointed Trust

401 Park Avenue South is an office building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Judith S. Saphir 2025 Appointed Trust. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 81
ECB violations: 28
HPD complaints: 12

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 · 81

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
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
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
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 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
Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke laa #140163043 due to the fact that the department has suspended the license of the fire suppression contractor #926
Jun 1, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 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
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
Aug 9, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
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
Jun 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 28

Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amendments. sidewalk/vault replacement taking place under permit #m00480112-i1-st. noted approx 75 screw jacks with 4x4" framing and plywood deck
May 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35556152k issued on 3/3/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply w/commissioner's o
May 18, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain/display onsite documents required by chapter 33.noted at time of inspection it was observed an active site with suspended scaffold installed with tiebacl at exp1,2 where upon request for par
Mar 31, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents.noted at the time of inspection it was observed an adjustable suspended scaffold installed at exp3.upon review of approved cd5#sr201179 it was noted that
Mar 31, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept. of bldgs.note:at the time of the inspection respondent did not file w/previous violation #3544874x issued on 12/23/2019 &
Mar 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35444874x issued on 12/23/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2011 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). remedy: file a cert of correction.
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade & appurtenances as noted:roof exposure spalling coping stones, cracks in interior parapet wall,spalling bricks on parapet & bulkhead building bricks @window lntels
Dec 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. note: at time of inspection i observed a 12 story building with suspended scaffold with outrigger beams. upon inspection i ob
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
52b14 hoist ropes need to be shortened.
Nov 14, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve
Class - 2
62o2,42h11,56y13,100m7. 62o2-, 42h11-contact and carbons worn replace56y13; 100m7-overhead light missing provide.
Nov 14, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve

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Class - 1
Work no permit.observed on 5/2/15 @ 12fl,1:20pm (ventech)space-plumbing waste water vent installing in progress no dob permit on file-stop all work 12fl space.work for pantry,ada baits-bldg plumbing system work
May 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/out a permit. at time of inspection a temporary sprinkler loop was installed on floors 8,9, and 10 under e-filed laa#140163043. a substantial amount of sprinklers was installed based on piping, volume of
Apr 8, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. at time of inspection a temporary sprinkler loop was installed on floors 8th,9th & 10th under e-filed laa# 140163043. based on volume of sprinkler heads, & piping installed, it was deter
Apr 8, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
40s13-hydraulic elevation machinie rm has open vents on the wall and door. seal vents. hydraulic machine room cannot be vented to a common cable,must be vented to the outside air.
Dec 17, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
98bb05.100bb05.52bb05.10h11.32h10.41m07.37m07.39o02.70o02.98bb05 5yr test tag exp perform tested file 100bb05 2yr yag expired perform test & file 52bb05 reshackle tag on car expired reshackle replaced 41m07 sup
Oct 24, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16,24b,32a,34b,50,50a,b,c,d,e,f.50-boiler id tag missing.50a-pop safety to be piped into boiler w/close nipple & mounted vertically.50b-water feed for boiler into boiler also missing check valve.50c-missing int
Oct 23, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57h10,58j01,41g07,55y13,43h10.57-excessive vibration & noise in machi ne;repair.58-adjust brake.41-properly fuse controller.55-client seal hoist machine.43-drive sheave grooves dropped on(2)ropes;regroove
May 1, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Using rigging equipment w/o a special rigger license on - site licenserigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirements. no certificates of fitness for the workers
Nov 6, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain excerior bldg wall. (hazardous) noted: extenion ground floor wall on south east side of bldg. has loose decorative marble tileing creacking a hazardous condition structuredy defective one
Jul 26, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
45j10-50y#-50o02-57z02-46b13 45 properly align slack cable switch activating arm with drumseal oil leak and clean oil from main machine.57-remove water from pit;seal leak.46 reshackle cables.
May 9, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30p,33z,48o,49o,50y,40m,42j, 33-over head has water damage 48-49-oil on cable clean 42-reshackle date 6/95
Oct 14, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y30o44m60h 30-clean car top 44-cover missing electric box gen set buffer toughs buffer plate in pit remove one or two blocks
Oct 8, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30o1833z40y40m53q50o57b61i64d47i28h11q 30-clean car top 18-cover off inerlock 57-sump pump in machine room 64-comp chain hitch under car 42-reshackle date 6/95
Oct 8, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30p33z50y40m53q46u 30-no access to car top 46-reshackle date 6/85.
Oct 8, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30o,44m,50y,37d, 30- clean car top 44-cover missing electric box gen set.
Sep 16, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Refused access. boiler not ready for inspection.
Apr 23, 1990
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Gage glass drain shall be installed tree of any secondary valve in its drain pipe
Apr 25, 1989 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Operating boiler without inspect6ion certificat gage glass drain pipe fitted to main blow down pipe with aa stop valve shall be disconnected and installed tree of and valv to drain the glass when boiler is op
Dec 22, 1988 · Penalty $150
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6C
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 10B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 10B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 10B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 11A
Close
General
Cabinet
May 9, 2014 · Apt 9J
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 9, 2014 · Apt 9J
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2014 · Apt 9J
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2014 · Apt 9J
Close

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General
Cabinet
May 9, 2014 · Apt 9J
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2012 · Apt 7C
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Oct 23, 2025	Non-market transfer	Office buildings	19

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 248,566 ft²
Lot area: 18,268 ft²
Zoning: C6-4A
Community board: 105
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 883 / 88
Assessed value: $35,775,450
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 401 Park Avenue South

Who owns 401 Park Avenue South?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Judith S. Saphir 2025 Appointed Trust.

Does 401 Park Avenue South have violations?

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

Is 401 Park Avenue South 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 401 Park Avenue South 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.