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155 East 37 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00893-0036Map

Owner of record: Chafia V, LLC

155 East 37 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chafia V, LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 4, 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
5
About 56% of the building's 9 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and east walls at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at basement entrance door at front areaway located at apt g lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood riser, first from bottom up at the staircase located at apt g lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the secondary egress door leading to the rear yard in the 1st room from north located at apt g lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the pocket door in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt g lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking mechanism at basement entrance door leading to the front areaway located at apt g lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt g upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt g upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the secondary egress door leading to the rear yard in the 1st room from north located at apt g upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door missing in the entrance located at apt g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the pocket door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt g upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt g upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the pocket door at south wall in the private hallway located at apt g lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead, roof

    Sep 3, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stair treads separating at stringer at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 wood and metal support shoring erected creating structal stress at floor and stairs at public hall, 4th sty.

    Sep 3, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stair treads separating at stringer at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood and metal shoring erected at stairs and floor obstructing primary egress at public hall, 4th sty.

    Sep 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling at bulkhead, roof

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 wood and metal support shoring erected creating structal stress at floor and stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood and metal shoring erected at stairs and floor obstructing primary egress at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall , 4th story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 1, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall , 4th story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood and metal shoring erected at stairs and floor obstructing primary egress at public hall , 4th story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 wood and metal support shoring erected creating structal stress at floor and stairs at public hall , 4th story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stair treads separating at stringer at public hall stairs , 4th story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood and metal shoring erected at stairs and floor obstructing primary egress at public hall , 3rd story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stair treads separating at stringer at public hall stairs , 3rd story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 wood and metal support shoring erected creating structural stress at floor and stairs at public hall , 3rd story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door

    May 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 21, 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
  • 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
  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Construction other optional

    Dob vio issued for work without permit. observed unauthorized shoring of skylight. lully col. and 4"x4" wood support used to support skylight at stairwell. no permit on record at dob for this shoring work in progress.

    Jul 7, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Main entrance ceiling is in a state of disrepair. sheetrock on the ceiling is open and exposed leaving debris on the walkway for the tenant. also, open hole is right underneath sprinkler system., repair and/or

    Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed horizontal cracking on stairwell, gab between steps, falling debris on stairs, opening at ceiling at skylight approximately 10 ft x 6 ft and unauthorized shoring was erected on all floors without

    Aug 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Ecb violation and pswo issued for work without a permit. observed, unauthorized shoring at roof sky light. lully columns and 4" x4" wood col. used to provide shoring. evidence of crack visible at stairwell and

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt COMMON

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt COMMON

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt GRDN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 4FLOOR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 4FLOOR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 4FLOOR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2011 · Apt BB

    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 (C5)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
9
Building area
3,628 ft²
Lot area
1,810 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
893 / 36
Assessed value
$1,300,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #129100, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 155 East 37 Street

Who owns 155 East 37 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chafia V, LLC.

Does 155 East 37 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 155 East 37 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 56% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 155 East 37 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 155 East 37 Street?

It has 9 residential units.

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