124 East 37 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00892-0071Map

124 East 37 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1869 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Comet Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 9
DOB violations: 11
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

IInformation / order
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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 31, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 12, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 12, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 12, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed

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Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinkler where is required as per bc902.1 & 27-954 for transient use. previous vio # 315515954,35220854x. remedy: discontinue ill
Apr 14, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o # 71517 which indicate 2 family dwelling. now bsmt, 1st,2nd fls converted into transient use. previous vio # 35151804l,35220851k,35151593k. remedy: discontinue i
Apr 14, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every fl per bc1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. previous vio # 35151596x,35220852m. remedy: discontinue
Apr 14, 2017 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous vio # 35151597h,35220853y. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 14, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o # 71517 which indicates 2 family dwelling. now 3rd & 4th fl converted into transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 4, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of ergress for every floor per bc 1019.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc902.1 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc1009.11,failure to provide handrail for interior stairs on 2nd fl from front to rear pant of fl.rem:provide handrail.
Dec 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc1509.8,failure to provide protective guards for roof edge as a parapet wall,railing,fence or condition there of 42"in height @ front & rear roof edge for accesible roof access.rem:provide protecitve guards.
Dec 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve

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Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #71517.noted: 1-cellar equipped, arranged as duplex class"a"apt in conjunction with basement level where cofo indicates for cellar boiler
Apr 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted: 1-bsmt level erected full heightpartitions to create 4 additional rooms/bedrooms,stand up shower in existing toilet,2 cellar level-stand up shower in powder room,kitchen si
Apr 7, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob.noted: respondent didn't file certificate of correction w/dob for violations: #35151593k; 25151594m; 35151594m,35151595y
Apr 7, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: create opening between 2 & 3 floors to connect by stair & create triplex 1,2 & 3 floors. work 100% completed. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 9, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #71517 illegal occupancy noted: 1,2 & 3 floors illegally used/converted as transient use,combine 1,2 & 3 floors to create triplex. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt EMPIRE
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt STUDIO
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt THESTU
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt PH
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt PH
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt PH
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built: 1869
Floors: 5
Residential units: 4
Building area: 4,810 ft²
Lot area: 935 ft²
Zoning: R10
Community board: 106
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 892 / 71
Assessed value: $1,970,100
Landmark / historic district: Murray Hill Historic District Extension

HPD registration #610928, last renewed Feb 27, 2018.

Questions about 124 East 37 Street

Who owns 124 East 37 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Comet Properties LLC.

Does 124 East 37 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 124 East 37 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 124 East 37 Street built?

City records list 1869 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 124 East 37 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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