38 West 45 Street

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01260-0056Map

Owner of record: Midtown South Owner LLC

38 West 45 Street is a hotel built in 1903 in Manhattan, 10036. The owner of record is Midtown South Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024.

HPD violations: 13
DOB violations: 89
ECB violations: 34
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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 · 13

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
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
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 3, 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 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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, 2019
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 26, 2016
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 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat present public hall 9th sty.
May 24, 1985
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
§ 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 dropped ceilings installed 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 stys public halls.
May 24, 1985
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition apt created obstructing egress from fire escape at rear east to 2 sty public hall.
May 24, 1985
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 89

Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Plumbing none
Borough commissioner has issued a notice of stop work order due to applicants withdrawal of application #121179349 remedy: stop all work immediately. submit all required documents to boro commissioners office forthwith
Apr 4, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 34

Class - 1
Class 1 car cease use car door restrictor is not working missing ramp from track provide.
Dec 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to filed a certificate of correction in comply to the commissioner's order.with the department of buildings note:at the time of inspection respondent did not comply with previous violation#35408901y iss
Apr 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain buildings exterior walls/facade and appurtenances note:at the time of inspection view at exposure 1 north elevations damaged of window frames damaged joints and spalling at decorative stones
Apr 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Cables have rouging.
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 2
Phone in elevator inoperative.
Jun 29, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Phone inside elevator inoperative.
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances. exposure 2, east elevation: spalled bricks and eroded mortar joints. exposure 1, north elevation: spalled bricks, eroded mortar joints. rem
Jul 26, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
B154.3b.15.16.22c.32a.51.50.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f 50 carbon monoxide gas closed by con ed fdny shut switch 50 cat.i dom hot water boilers thru wall over sidewalk 990,000 btu 50a fresh air fan sail switch defe
Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
B154 16.51.50 51 carbon monoxide gas closed by con ed fdny shut switch 50 fresh air fan sail switch defective
Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
70-p-07: remove tile in car floor and provide access to drum safety. so as to reset safety when car on safety and cable os off drum.
Nov 1, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
70-p-07/37-b-06/38-o-02/52-b-14/66-q-06. 70-remove tile in car floor and provide access to drum safety so as to reset safety rope on. drum when car is on safety and cable is off drum. 37-properly secure travel
Nov 1, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74a 74-top floor of shaftway missing work done without permit.
Aug 13, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
43x 73-perform required pressure test.
Aug 13, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11x43t 43-perform required pressure test.
Aug 13, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
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Aug 13, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57i60i 57-repair damaged pit floor -60-repair cwt buffer spring stand.
Aug 13, 1997
Resolve
Hazardous
No permit for fence. remedy:obtain permit for fence.
Nov 3, 1993 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Plumbing without permit (sprinklers installed & standpipe throughout building). remedy: stop all work on sprinkler system, obtain permit call for reinspection
Nov 3, 1993 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to post permits for work at premises (renovatiing 12 story building). remedy:post permit.
Oct 27, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without permit (wooden fence erected @ front of building) remedy:obtain permit
Aug 24, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain west exterior brick wall defects noted 8 west facade brickwork has eroded mortar joints & open joist pockets noted adjacent bldg demolished aprox 9 years ago remedy make all repairs forthwit
Mar 16, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73 perform 5 year test properly tag device and file elv 3 form
Jun 23, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73 perform 5 year test properly tag device and fle elv 3 form 74 restore elev to service or file building notice to dismantle or remove
Jun 23, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74x,(74)restore pass elev city#6912 to proper operation so complete inspection can be made by a member of this department.
May 23, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. exterior building wall brick work. 1st floor to roof joints erroded at n/w corner. remedy: repair all defective sections of brick to the satisfaction of this dept
Mar 18, 1991 · Penalty $720
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect is: exterior brick work from 1st story to roof brick mortor jionts eroded. holes in brick work from beam pockets. at west side of building and southwest corner. remedy: make all nec
Aug 20, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. exterior brickwork from 1st story to roof brick mortar joints coroded, holes in brickwork from beam pockets.
Jan 31, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Unknown
Operation of pa without a current permit remedy obtain a permit alteration 1125/76 not signed off remedy have alt 1125/76 signed off
Sep 19, 1989 · Penalty $50
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection remedy obtain approve plan for pa inspection
Jul 5, 1989 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall defect is mortar joints eroded and beam pockets not filled at west exterior wall from 1 floor to roof. note adjoining wes bldg previously demolished. remedy make all repairs
May 10, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain west exterior brick wall defects noted west facade brickwork has eroded mortar joints and open joists pockets note adjacent building demolished approx 5yrs ago remedy make all repairs forth
May 3, 1989 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects is exterior brick work from 1 story to roof brick mortar joints eroded holes in brick work from beam pockets at the west swide of building and south west corner. remedy make all nece
Nov 30, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to have alt # 1125/76 signed off remedy have alt 1125/76 signed off
Nov 4, 1988 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. failure to have an alterarion signed off.
Aug 18, 1988 · Penalty $200
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2021 · Apt 506
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt ROOMS1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt NA
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H2)
Year built: 1903
Floors: 13
Residential units: —
Building area: 58,935 ft²
Lot area: 6,025 ft²
Zoning: C6-4.5
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1260 / 56
Assessed value: $14,009,850
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #133169, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 38 West 45 Street

Who owns 38 West 45 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Midtown South Owner LLC.

Does 38 West 45 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 West 45 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 38 West 45 Street built?

City records list 1903 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.