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38 West 57 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01272-0063Map

Owner of record: Lefrak Sbn Limited Partnership

38 West 57 Street is an office building built in 1972 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Lefrak Sbn Limited Partnership. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
221
ECB violations
50
HPD complaints
5

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

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 · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 221

  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Aug 1, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 7, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Feb 5, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Dec 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Sprinkler none

    Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019

    Nov 12, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 1, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 31, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 29, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 19, 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 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 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 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 1, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 50

  • Class - 1

    28-323.1 failure to maintain parking structure in safe condition. note: at the time of inspection observed, spalling concrete exposed re-bar from beam and slabs. crack beam, rusted steel/pipe elements and deter

    Nov 22, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    A.c.27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100' or more in he

    Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in

    Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in he

    Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig

    Sep 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take and provide safety measures sidewalk shed netting where required to protect and ensure public safety .documented unsafe facade. the technical report (fisp 3)filed unsafe facade by pe/ra on

    Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take and provide safety measures: sidewalk shed, netting etc. where required. to protect and ensure public safety from documented unsafe facade. the technical report (fisp 3 notification) filed unsaf

    Jan 7, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of discretionary zoning conditions on privately owned publicspace.noted:at time of inspection at 56 street entrance of through block arcade drinking/dwelling establishment known as "benihana"with(6)ta

    Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.at time of inspection noted:(2)illuminated business accessory signs approx size 18"x6'copy on sigh "benihana"(1)illuminated business accessorys on approx size 2'x8' for "benihana"also one

    Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by cons operations noted:on active jobsite under app 121995902 work on 18th fl work on interior scaffold approx 5'high lost balance tipping scaffold into pla

    Jul 31, 2014 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: exit doors in cellar obstructed by parked vehicles. remedy: remove obstructions.

    Nov 19, 2013 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    1011.1:failure to provide exit sign where required for exits & exit doors. noted:eating,driking establishment "benihana"on mezzanine level having no exit sign over exit door at exit corridor next to bathrooms f

    May 22, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    1024.1.2.2:failure to provide required design of capacity sign. noted:eating,drinking establishment "benihana" having on first flr posted capacity sign contrary to bc1024.1.2.2 design. rem:conform sign to code.

    May 22, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit door noted exit doors not opening when attempting to inspect doors and passageway doors sealed from other end of garage rem: remove obstruction exit door must be able to ope

    Nov 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    (misc)bc3313.1storage and use of combustible gases-upon inspection observed water proofing work using propane orch in progress on the roof.@time of insp no fdny permit for use of combustible gases available at

    Mar 9, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: exit door at northeast section for garage found with parked car in front of (said) door with ramp. exit doors for fire stair others at garage is

    Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit: illegal work noted: at building exit corridor whichis used with opened fire stair & wall for said corridor found with ac-sleeves & ac-units installed at said primary means of egress. full hei

    Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defects noted: stress cracks @ beam below slab @ exit corridors sub cellar level & atvarious locations to waffle slabs,ceilings & walls at numerous flrs wi

    Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defects noted: no fire stopping as per bc 712.3 where building fire stairs corridors & walls found with openings @ various locations including the missing

    Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping in electrical closets throughout bldg remedy: provide/ maintain fire stopping

    Aug 14, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    33o07,85u15,84x10,10d06.33-clear smoke hole.85-install missing 5 year test tag.84-repair phone in cab.10-secure car door gibs.

    Sep 7, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    44b02,05i11,10d06,06b01.44-clean rope gumk from gov. sheave and gov. jaws.05-replace car door astragals.10-secure car door gibs.01-adj.gate sw. to 1/2".

    Sep 7, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    51#11,83m15,39m15,39d07,41b10.51-replace worn,deffective and rusted hoist ropes.85-install 5 year test tags.39-label circuit bracker box and disconnect 5w adjacent to motor room door and switch,marked "not ligh

    Sep 7, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85u15,39d07,39z10,32b07.85-tag missing for 5 years tests.39-clear smoke hole.39-repair leak at motor room,ceiling and install drip pans and drains under all fluid piping.32-provide req. runby to cwt.

    Sep 7, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85u15,34d07,58e10.85-install missing test tags for 5 year tests.34-clear smoke hole.58-eliminate bind in machine brake.

    Sep 7, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    86,u,07 86 current two year test tag is missing from device is not tagged

    Aug 18, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39,d,06 39 fire extinguisher is not mandated to wall of machine room thru posing a tripping hazards

    Aug 18, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83,t,07 #,d,06 83 device # 1p30184 is without city id tag on controller # fire extinguisher is not moninated on machine room wall

    Aug 12, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    62##/ 60b07/ 36p07/ 62o02/ 37p07/ 62 - relocate pit light to a safer location 60 - provide adaquite lighting in pit 36 - provide 62- clean 37 - provide

    Apr 21, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    48l10/ 52q09/ 5b07/ 37m07/ 36p07/ 48 excessive crown near 52 - relocated air conditioning unit above main mach 55- provide 37 light guards 36 - provide

    Apr 21, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37q06/ 37o02/ 39u16/ 38u16/ 3 4m07/ 34e09/ 34b07/ 62r07/ 62##/ 62o02/ 38t16/ 36p07/ 37- properly secure wiring in motor room 37 - clean 39 - city number 38 - tag 34 - proide stop swtich in secondary 3

    Apr 21, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46l12. 46l12=inspection reveals multiple breaks on hoist rope replace ropes.

    Apr 15, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    47h15- shorten governor rope.

    Jun 9, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50d11,63o02. 50b11- bearng noise from machine repair bearing. 63o02- remove grease from comp sheave.

    Jun 9, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36w06. 36w06 motor door properly secure with locking device.

    Jun 9, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46o12,35m12. 46o12- excessive grease containated ropes, replace ropes.35m12- replace electrical box cover in motor room ceiling.

    May 17, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46o12 46002 excessive grease and contaminated ropes replace rope.

    May 17, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    (hazardous) failure to safeguard public and property affected by con- struction operations. failure to provide a falgman or close the side- walk while lifting 20ft. long steel i-beams into position to erect a

    Mar 16, 1999 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    63i73i 73-repair all damaged equipt due to car hitting motor room slab call 212-312-8738 before returning to service so a full insp. can be completed by this dept.

    Apr 29, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a certificate of electrical inspection from the bureau of electrical control for the installation of emergency power to exit lights. failure to obtain a certificate of electrical inspect

    Feb 2, 1998 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining a equipment use permit for a/c units located at 14&34 floors remedy obtain a equipment use permit from this department.

    Aug 27, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining a permit for the a/c units located on 2nd floor roof. remedy: obtain a equipment use permit from this department.

    Aug 6, 1997 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide emergency lighting facilities on tenant flr 18 within the bldg.failure to provide emergency power to lighting facilities on tenant flr 18 within the bldg.remedy:lighting and emergency power a

    Jan 2, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46b

    Apr 18, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46h.

    Apr 10, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46m.

    Apr 10, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46h.

    Apr 10, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03r,22d, 03- remove wood or file application and obtain permit & tested by inspector from this office

    Jul 18, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Prohibited hardwar installed on secondary egress doors at mezzainine retail stor, exit door terminating at 1st fl arcade has keylocks. egress door at 2nd fl art gallery obstructed by verticle venetian blinds.

    Apr 12, 1990

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Working on saturday on 29th fl choping concrete without a variance issued by this dept work on 29 fl east section. remedy: stop all work. obtain a variance from this dept to work.

    Jan 20, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1405

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1405

    Close

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 (O4)
Year built
1972
Floors
36
Residential units
—
Building area
712,000 ft²
Lot area
40,166 ft²
Zoning
C5-3
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1272 / 63
Assessed value
$157,587,750
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 38 West 57 Street

Who owns 38 West 57 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lefrak Sbn Limited Partnership.

Does 38 West 57 Street have violations?

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

Is 38 West 57 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 57 Street built?

City records list 1972 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.