455 West 40 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-01050-0006Map

455 West 40 Street is a school building built in 1958 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Hunter College Of The. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 66
ECB violations: 20
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 · 66

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade and/or appurtenances in code compliant manner. cracked/broken windows throughout bldg.cracks on brick veneer. spalled brick & lintel/sills stone w/exposed rebars @ multiple locations. exposure 2 missing brick was observed. remedy: repair and/or replace
May 7, 2025
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: seal all openings allowing unauthorized entry to safeguard the public and property
Oct 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Observed interior exit passageway partially obstructed with excessive household debris and furniture throughout 1st floor.
Oct 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Observed several electric bikes with lithium-ion batteries storage on 1st floor which is contrary to fire code section 309.3
Oct 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner: roof-top drain partially blocked with approx 3" of standing water
Mar 24, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building. exterior wall/facade and appurtenances at time of inspection observation of view facade exposures. damaged masonry and multiple broken window panes. remedy: maintain building exterior walls facade and appurtenances repair defect as per 103-04
Aug 26, 2021
Dob violation - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed

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Construction other optional
Ftm exterior building facade and appurtenances. observed exp 1(40 st) and 4(41 st) wall crack and spalling, also broken window glass various location. remedy: maintain exterior building, provide safety measure and repair damaged facade as per 1rcny 103-04
Mar 30, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
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
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
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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
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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23777
Jul 17, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23776
Jul 17, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p30153
Jul 17, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed in place at exp#1&3. observed at exp#3 that sidewalk shed with no underside lights, not illuminated, and walking was dark. this condition poses a tripping hazard and could cause in seriou
May 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection observe sidewalk shed erected at exposure #1 rotten and damage mudsill created an unsafe condition shed can lean over if shed column is not secure to the mudsill..
Mar 6, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note:observed that conditions of previous violations #35651487h dated 7/29/22 & #35669102n dated 10/6/22 remain the same.observed at exp #1 broken
Feb 6, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.noted:observed at exp #1 braces & rails of sidewalk shed not properly secured at multiple locations.remedy:comply with code specifications.
Feb 6, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.note at time of inspection observed mudsill shifted approx 2 inches and not nailed in place.also braces not connected properly to the legs,bolts sticking
Jan 27, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade/walls and appurtenances.note:at the time of inspection observed the respondent not coupled withprevious violations#35651487h issued on 7/29/22 and #35651273h issued
Oct 6, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facades/walls&appurtenances.note:atoi observed respondent not complied w/prev vio35651273m issued6/9/22:"cracked facade damaged mortar joints,spalled bricks,broken/missing wind
Jul 29, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior wall/facade and appurtenances. at the time of inspection observed crack facade,damaged mortar joint,spalled brick,broken window glass and panes at multiple location. remedy
Jun 9, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note at time of inspection,i observed sidewalk shed in place missing required 5' extension on west side of the bldg. remedy: comply w/code-install extens
Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $2,430
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications as per 3307.6.4.4.5/note:at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with no high visible markings at garade.rem:comply with code install high
Apr 24, 2019
Resolve

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Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const. documents &/or approved amendments. note : sidewalk shed have been erected at exp. #1 ( w 41 st) & exp. #3 ( w 40 st) under permit #120725705-01-eq-sh @ sws are missing
Nov 22, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Temporary const equipment on site expired permit.noted: @time of insp permit for sidewalk sued @exp #1 expired on 05/19/14. remedy: renew the permit.
Jul 17, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: upon inspection observed a sidewalk shed approx 200'l.f. a exposure 1 (w 41 st) d.o.b. records show no permit issued to date. remedy: obtain permit.
Feb 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Hazardous
Sidewalk shed adequately maintained under appl 104460913 exp not approved defects noted: observed sidewalk shed with 8 missing lights bulbs with three broken, defective & loose light fixtures causing a hazardou
Sep 1, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit under application # 104460913 not permitted work noted sidewalk shed erected on the north elevation of premises w/o a valid permit.remedy:obtain permit forthwith
Sep 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls.defects noted 1. 6th fl northwest sect. west bldg elevation approx size of 5'-0"+l x 4"w x 4"deep ofconcrete masonry lintel above window fell into rear roof of property
Jun 7, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
43h08,84##,24x10,23i07,16m07,66p07,16m07,03b07,15b07,03m07.43-regroove84-provide required fire fighters service 24-repair rolo-dials t everyfloor 23-repair or replace or replace missing or broken hall button on
Mar 4, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
60p07,42x10,41b07,24x10,16l07,84##,16m07,55y13,38d09,66p07,16m07,15b07,03m07.60-provide req access to main disconnect (relocate emerg power splice box)42-repair rev ph relay 41-replace missing coil for 60d-rela
Mar 4, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02l 03l 02 repair defective alarm system alarm hell and engerency stop switch alarm 03 repair prosible indicator in car
May 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
09h 54g 09 replace cover car door gibs 54 some roting num line
May 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
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: School building (W5)
Year built: 1958
Floors: 6
Residential units: —
Building area: 168,570 ft²
Lot area: 28,985 ft²
Zoning: C6-3
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 1050 / 6
Assessed value: $13,908,150
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 455 West 40 Street

Who owns 455 West 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hunter College Of The.

Does 455 West 40 Street have violations?

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

Is 455 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 455 West 40 Street built?

City records list 1958 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.