215 West 40 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-01012-0023Map

215 West 40 Street is an office building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Heskels Capital LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 41
ECB violations: 38
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 41

No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 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
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p13582
Jun 18, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p13583
Dec 13, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
May 2, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Device #1p13582
Jun 25, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
15 remove locks from shaft door
Jul 10, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
15 remove all locks from shaft doors
Jul 10, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 1989
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 20, 1988
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 20, 1988
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 20, 1988
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 38

Class - 1
Observed one rockmills mp100 oil fired steam boiler,4000000 btu. ceased use due to hazardous condition:boiler smoking and smoke alarm not working. do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immedi
Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c and 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #903143. agg1: prior nov 3702297
Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803143.agg1 prior nov#37018621z under 2
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers and file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design profeesional in office building 100 feet or more in height in exist
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg
Mar 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803143. remedy: submit acceptable require
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
A.c. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation fo a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by july 1,2019 in an office building 10
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current c of o. noted: premisesis a eating & drinking establishment w/a occupancy for 297 persons pa #120844257 issued 6/7/13 no available current p/a permit or approved
Jul 12, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2: co #121028244t005 at premises above for 1st fl establishment (shadow boxes) was issued on 11/12/14 & expire on 2/10/15. search of dept
Feb 21, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Approved place of assembly plans not available for inspection. plans for pa #120844257 not available at time of inspection. remedy: provide approved place of assemblt plans.
Feb 21, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept.indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Nov 6, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building south elevation (east end) parapet observe stp cracks and deteriorating in parapet also separating in coping stone: south elevation (west end) 11th floor set back observe
May 7, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia
Nov 7, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remed
Apr 11, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an amen
Jun 8, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to 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 ll10/80 report remedy: file an amended
Apr 20, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.rem:file an amended repo
Mar 16, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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 ll10/80 report. remedy:file an am
Feb 12, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept. pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an amend re
Nov 17, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. noted: at so. elevation top fl. poured concrete balcony suffix cracked approx. 6' and displaced. remedy:provide overhead protection or public and all related permits
Nov 15, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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 ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Oct 10, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain permit for temporary construction of sidewalk shed. remedy: obtain a permit
Sep 25, 2000
Resolve
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 ll10/80 report. remedy:file an
Aug 28, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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 ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Jul 14, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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 hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy file an amen
Jun 19, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
53x, 74u. #74-2 year test.
May 23, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
08v, 50b, 53x, 74u. 15 floor car to hall. adjust thrust main mach. perform and tag for 2 year test.
May 23, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
08v, 53x, 74u. #087-floor car to hall. #74=2 year test.
May 23, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15c.
Oct 13, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15c
Oct 13, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15l,top terminal landing.
Oct 13, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,15c, (73) perform 5 year test & tag devices (15) remove all locks from hoistway doors & close holes in door
Apr 8, 1992 · Penalty $185
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,15c, (73) perform 5 year test & tag devices (15) remove all locks from all hoistway doors & close holes in doors
Apr 8, 1992 · Penalty $185
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,15c,18x, (73) perform 5 year test & tag devices (15) remove all locks from all hoistway doors & close holes in doors where lock were removed (18) restore to operation
Apr 8, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15c,57o,73#,(73)perform five year test,properly tag device and file elv #3 form
Jun 26, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15c,57o,73#,#73 perform test, properly tag device and fileelv. form for 5 year test
Jun 25, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15c,57o,73#,73 perform 5 year test, properly tag device, and file elv3 form
Jun 25, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
32,replace leaky pipe line with collar&patch work on legt side of blr;replace gasket on manhole cover leaking stm;dirty blr room;
Nov 26, 1990
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1924
Floors: 14
Residential units: —
Building area: 65,186 ft²
Lot area: 4,937 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 1012 / 23
Assessed value: $5,824,800
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 215 West 40 Street

Who owns 215 West 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heskels Capital LLC.

Does 215 West 40 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 215 West 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 215 West 40 Street built?

City records list 1924 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.