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224 East 39 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00919-0042Map

Owner of record: Bldg Lic 39th St LLC

224 East 39 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1971 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 191 residential units across 25 floors. The owner of record is Bldg Lic 39th St LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
37
ECB violations
33
HPD complaints
2

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 2023

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 · 10

  • 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

    § 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

    Apr 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1 sty pub hall.

    Mar 19, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 10 & 15 sty west fire stair.

    Mar 19, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination east & west fire stair all stys.

    Mar 19, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of metal cabinets east fire stair all stys.

    Mar 19, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors pub hall bulkhead to roof at west.

    Mar 19, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of incorrect number displayed registration plate should read 139044.

    Mar 19, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 7 sty east fire stair.

    Mar 19, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 37

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 3, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 3, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 15, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 7, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 7, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 7, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Nov 21, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Nov 21, 2000

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 2, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 33

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, defective signage, weathered, damaged in need of repair or replacement., comply with zr

    Aug 28, 2025 · Penalty $5,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes, dob records indicates that apt #12b to be legally approved as class "a" apartment and now unit #12b is converted to transiently ha

    Apr 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2x10,12b7,59bb15. 2-alarm bell inoperative; 12-lights out in car; 59-brake maintenance tag expired.

    May 14, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of dicreationary zoning conditions on privately owned publicspace.at the time of inspection public plaza is missing required amenities(2)litter receptacles chairs required(68)provided(20)missing(22)ta

    Jan 9, 2018 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of discretionary zoning conditions on privately owned publicspace.at time of inspection public plaza is missing required amenities as per nyc zoning resolution chapter(7)37-77 maintenance the bldg own

    Jan 9, 2018 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: c of o #121469534t009 indicates residence 25 sty,147 dwelling units(2nd-25th fl)1st fl(lobby,office,stove)cellar(meter,laudry,locker

    Nov 21, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanant residence used/converted for other than permanant residential purposes.c/o#121469534 indicates fls 6 to 25 to be legally occupied as a class a multiple dwelling apt now apt24p illegally used/converted

    Aug 11, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. zr 37-74 misc. violations of the zoning resolution. noted: failure to maintain required amenities per submitted plan. observed broken water fountain;planters w/o required(shrubbery;approx 8 tables w/4 chai

    Nov 14, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. zr37-70 misc. violations of the zoning resolution. noted: observed that the 480 sf open air cafe,certified by chair of city planning commission,pursuant to 37-04,as permitted obstruction on 7/26/04,under

    Nov 14, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: step cracks & displacement w/deteriorated mortar joints below 2 second flr window sills overlooking public plaza. remedy: repair/replace defective brickwork.

    Nov 14, 2012

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Sec. zr 37-74. noted: failure to main required amenities as per submitted plan. observed broken water fountain; planters w/o required shrubbery; inadequate # of tables & chairs; removed awning. observed seating

    Apr 16, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 37-70. noted: observed that the 480 sf open air cafe, certified by chair of city plumbing commission pursuant to 37-04, as a permittedobstruction on 7.26.04 under appl #n04022272cm, was not present.

    Apr 16, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No contractors sign at this location. remedy: provide signage/comply w/ code

    Dec 24, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85m7/55y13/.

    Nov 7, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    55y13/.

    Nov 7, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Cease use.8v1,cu37i10,cu84i10,66#2,83x10.8-not level w/ landing.37-traveling cable underneath damaged.84-l.bracket that is secured to traveling cable damaged.66-pit dirty w/ traveling cable.83-restore car back

    Mar 23, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83##/45q03 83-failure to promptly report an accident to the departmentof buildings

    Nov 17, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83,u,15 16,d,06 #,m,07 83 city id number is missing from hoist machine and concentrate 16 hoistway door switch is loose and unsecured on 1st fl # door to phone in cab is missing

    Sep 2, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to complay with the commissioners order to correct the violating conditin and file a certificate of correction with the nyc dept of bldgs for notice of violation #34258254j. remedy: correct the violatin

    Apr 24, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware:at south/west corner of restaurant.required egress door has a sliding dead bolt attached to it and was locked at time of inspection.remedy:remove illegal hardware.

    Apr 10, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit door:swings against flow of egress at south/west corner of restaurant.required egress door swings into the restaurnt against the flow of egress.remedy:repair or replace doors.

    Apr 10, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit illegal work noted:at west side of building.in public plaza erected an approx 37'long x 14' wide enclosed canopy which is being used as additional dining area for sonora restaurant.remedy:

    Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit illegal work noted:at 1st floor level, north/west side of building,installed an eating and drinking establishment consisting of kitchen,bar,dining area.remedy:obtain approvals and permits

    Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy #72320.illegal occupancny noted:converted from a legal store at 1st floor level into an illegal restaurant containing kitchen,bar,dining area.remedy:obtain a valid

    Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of place of assembly contrary to c of o when current c.o. does not allow the operation of a p.a. c.o.# indicates the legal occupancy to be a store.c.o. #72320 does not allow a restaurant to occupy thi

    Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of prohibited doors.at west side of restaurant secondary means of egress is thru a set of non-fire rated doors located in outdoor canopy.remedy:provide proper egress doors.

    Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    In public plaza located on west side of building a canopy which is approx 37' long and 14' wide has been erected and is being used as additional dining area for restaurant there are also numerous tables and cha

    Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u5,37b11. 37-properly wire back controller.

    Nov 20, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u5-perform 5 yr test properly tag governor.

    Nov 20, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y46l #50-properly seal machine. #46-change hoist ropes

    Aug 16, 1997 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46d39h37d #46-shorten hoist ropes. #39-properly mount capacitor to controller.

    Aug 16, 1997 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h;46h; 39. if renewed file for a building notice.for a test by a city inspector from this dept. .

    Jun 19, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h; 39.fiile a building notioce and have a city test same from this dept.

    Jun 19, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2015 · 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
Elevator apartment building (D8)
Year built
1971
Floors
25
Residential units
191
Building area
168,555 ft²
Lot area
11,932 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
919 / 42
Assessed value
$23,869,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #139044, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 224 East 39 Street

Who owns 224 East 39 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bldg Lic 39th St LLC.

Does 224 East 39 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 224 East 39 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 224 East 39 Street built?

City records list 1971 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 224 East 39 Street?

It has 191 residential units and 193 units in total.

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