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162 East 37 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00892-0048Map

Owner of record: Ark Ventures Midtown INC

162 East 37 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ark Ventures Midtown INC. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 34 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 43

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective pilot light at gas range in the kitchenette located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx. 12 sq.ft. in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling , south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter-balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective frezzer door refrigerator kitchen 1 sty north apt 1n. , section '' ''

    May 12, 1993 · Apt 1N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty north apt 1n satterwhite. , section '' ''

    May 12, 1993 · Apt 1N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket refrigerator kitchen 1 sty north apt 1n. , section '' ''

    May 12, 1993 · Apt 1N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective rusted metal stove burner cover gas range kitchen 1 sty north apt 1n. , section '' ''

    May 12, 1993 · Apt 1N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls thru out 1 sty north apt 1n. , section '' ''

    May 12, 1993 · Apt 1N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture kitchen 1 sty north apt 1n. , section '' ''

    May 12, 1993 · Apt 1N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling kitchen 1 sty north apt 1n. , section '' ''

    May 12, 1993 · Apt 1N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty rear apt 2s. , section '' ''

    Aug 27, 1986 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 4 sty public hall scuttle recess.

    Aug 21, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty public hall.

    Aug 21, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall paneling public hall all stys.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors at or near stairs public hall all stys.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood balustrade 2 to 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar and boiler room throughout.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls from laundry to cellar basement sty.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling boiler room and cellar throughout.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring cellarat front.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Feb 2, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings at west of 2 sty south apt 2s. , section '' ''

    Jul 19, 1983 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls of rear room at 2 sty south apt 2s. , section '' ''

    Jul 19, 1983 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit.work noted:at basement level store being guted and concrete floor slab being removed (jack hammers) remedy:stop all workobtain all approvals and permits

    Aug 14, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Construction

    Roof

    Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 15, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1924
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
4,525 ft²
Lot area
1,385 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
892 / 48
Assessed value
$1,282,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138034, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.

Questions about 162 East 37 Street

Who owns 162 East 37 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ark Ventures Midtown INC.

Does 162 East 37 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 162 East 37 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 162 East 37 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 162 East 37 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.