144 East 40 Street
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00895-0063Map
Owner of record: Lh 99 LLC
144 East 40 Street is a hotel built in 1931 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Lh 99 LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 40
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 15
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 35 sq ft at ceiling approx 10 sq ft at south wall, approx 5 sq ft at north wall at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges door at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 610, 6th story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 610
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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- 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 30
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
This pvt replaces pvt 494548
Dec 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 23, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Feb 22, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p6504
Jan 8, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)repair linoleum in car (52)secure top of car
Jan 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)remove weight on slack cable switch
Oct 21, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade. exp#1, north elevation,in between 7th flr and parapet there is several cracks in stone and damage were observed. rmdy: maintain exterior bldg facade,provide safety
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where required.i obseved at 3:10pm inside boiler room with oil boiler,there are no sprinkler heads,as per n.f.p.a. (
Oct 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
100m07 city id tag missing on car station,provide and install.
Aug 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of cor-rection with the dob fo rnov#35011006m issued on 3/2/13 pursuant to 28204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.plan & permit #120241773-01 dt on sat w/o obtaini
May 7, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work after hours w/o variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5. noted: work in progress in hotel as per plan & permit #120241773-01-ew-ot on saturday w/o 1st obtaining after hours work variance (ahv).
Mar 2, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.expired noted:renovation in progress of the sixth flr approx 12 rooms with gut bathrooms @ time of insepction permits#120241773 expired 6/1/10 dob records show no new permit was issued @ time of
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancewith code provisions:periodic insp of exterior walls & appurtenaces asrequired by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.rem:file the
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connectedd to emergency power source/storage battery equipment. remedy: file architect/engineer report.
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to summit an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the d.o.b. rules & regulation
Nov 28, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy : file a
Jan 27, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building walls loose & asked mortar of exterior wall above 6 floor cracked and spalling coping store at roof area deteronalted & spalling window & all at floor level remedy; make in
Feb 28, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 208
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 503
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 503
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 503
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 105
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 105
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 310
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 30, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 30, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 30, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 27, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 24, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 24, 2024 · Apt 612
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 402
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 402
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - General
Locks
Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 408
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 408
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 20,736 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,740 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-2.5
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 895 / 63
- Assessed value
- $2,544,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101080, last renewed Apr 30, 2026.
Questions about 144 East 40 Street
Who owns 144 East 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lh 99 LLC.
Does 144 East 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 144 East 40 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 144 East 40 Street built?
City records list 1931 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.