4 floors · 6,468 sq ft · built 1935 · class O5 · owner of record: Ka Won Realty Corp
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| Requirement | Due | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Annual parapet observation Check Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year What this isIf the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page | Dec 31, 2026 in 47 days | Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB) |
| Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies Local Law 152 · During 2029 What this isBuildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page | Dec 31, 2029 in 1143 days | Next cycle year 2029 |
| Issued | Violation | Hearing | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Construction CLASS - 1 ATOI, NOTED PARTIAL VACATE ORDER STICKER #OP-64-25-01451 POSTED AT MAIN ENTRANCE/ FRONT DOOR HAVE BEEN DEFACED. REPLACEMENT PVO STICKER #OP-64-25-01606 HAS BEEN POSTED AND NOTED "DO NOT REMOVE"., COMPLY WITH CO #39210310Y | Jan 7, 2027 PENDING | $5,000 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Construction CLASS - 1 ATOI, NOTED PARTIAL STOP WORK ORDER STICKER #OP-71-25-09802 POSTED AT MAIN ENTRANCE/ FRONT DOOR HAS BEEN DEFACED. REPLACEMENT PSWO STICKER #OP-71-25-01433 HAS BEEN POSTED AND NOTED "DO NOT REMOVE"., COMPLY WITH #39210311X | Jan 7, 2027 PENDING | $5,000 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Construction CLASS - 2 FAILURE TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON 03-21-2024 OF VIOLATION #35669082P ISSUED ON 04-20-2023 FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS., #39196706M | Mar 19, 2027 PENDING | $1,250 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Construction CLASS - 2 FAILURE TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON 02-15-2024 OF VIOLATION #35666401J ISSUED ON 01-26-2023 FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS., #39196705K | Mar 19, 2027 PENDING | $1,250 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Construction CLASS - 1 STORAGE OF FLAMMABLES AND ROOF AREA IS BEING USED AS STORAGE, RECREATIONAL AND A GYM., REPAIR AND/REPLACE #39161092R | Aug 7, 2026 IN VIOLATION | $2,500 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Construction CLASS - 1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND TOOLS. WOOD SLAT WALL BEING BUILT. TOOLS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS LEFT BEHIND., OBTAIN PERMIT #39161093Z | Aug 7, 2026 IN VIOLATION | $2,500 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Construction CLASS - 1 COMBUSTIBLES ,EXCESSIVE FURNITURE A MULTI CULTURAL SPACE ARTIFICIAL TURF DOWN AND SLATTED WOOD WALL PUT UP ALONG THE WALL OF EGRESS STAIRS, MAINTAIN STORAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE CODE #39161273X | Feb 23, 2027 DEFAULT | $12,500 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Construction CLASS - 1 OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO#72620.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED ON 3RD FLOOR HAVING BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS A MASSAGE PARLOR WITH SLEEPING QUARTERS.NOTED 5 MASSAGE ROOMS,3 SLEEPING QUARTERS,2 SHOWER #35669082P | Mar 21, 2024 DEFAULT | $25,000 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Zoning CLASS - 2 ILLEGAL USE IN A MANUFACTURING DISTRICT.UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT,A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR12-10 OPERATING IN A M1-6 DISTRICT ON THE 3RD FLOOR AS MASSAGE PARLOR/BROTHEL.NOTED AN INDIVIDUAL WHO I #35669081N | Mar 21, 2024 DEFAULT | $10,000 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Construction CLASS - 1 OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DOB RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED 3RD FLOOR"38 MATE"MASSAGE SPA ILLEGALLY OPERATING AS PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT WITH 6 MASSAGE ROOMS,2 SHOWER ROOMS,3 ROOMS CONVER #35666401J | Feb 15, 2024 DEFAULT | $25,000 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Zoning CLASS - 2 ILLEGAL USE IN A MANUFACTURING DISTRICT.UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR12-10 OPERATING IN A M1-6 DISTRICT ON 3RD FLOOR KNOWN AS"38 MATE"NOTED A INDIVIDUAL WHO IS NOT A LICENS #35666400H | Feb 15, 2024 DEFAULT | $10,000 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Zoning CLASS - 2 ILLEGAL USE IN MANUFACTURER DISTRICT UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT,A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR 12-10,OPERATING IN A M1-6 DISTRICT ON 3RD FLOOR AS 38 BETA SPA.NOTED A MASSEUSE OFFERED TO PERFORM A FULL #35666157R | Feb 5, 2024 DEFAULT | $6,250 |
| Aug 20, 2009 | Construction CLASS - 3 OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERT OF OCCUPANCY #9244 C/O STATES 3RD FL AS OFFICES AND SHOW ROOMS NOW OCCUPIED AS MESSAGE PARLOR PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT CONTRARY TO C/O REM: DISCONTINUE ILLEG #34799382X | Apr 15, 2010 IN VIOLATION | $0 |
| Feb 7, 2005 | Plumbing Non-Hazardous GAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BUILDING WITHOUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY THIS DEPARTMENT.LOCATION:1ST FLOOR DELI-RESTAURANT.UTILIZING GAS FOR 4 NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 1 HOT WATER HEATER WITHOUT #34426746X | Jul 7, 2005 IN VIOLATION | $0 |
| Issued | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | CONSTRUCTION PARTIAL VACATE FOR ENTIRE ROOF DUE TO AN APPROX. 6FT X 6FT WINDOW AT 12TH FLOOR EXP #2 OF 242 WEST 38TH STREET, IS DISLODGED FROM THE FRAME WITH BROKEN/SHATTERED GLASS. THESE CONDITIONS POSES A DANGEROUS THREAT OF WINDOW /GLASS FALLING ONTO ROOF OF 240 WEST 38TH STREET. #24-01224 | DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE |
| Issued | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 5) | Active |
None open.
| Date | Source | What | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | ECB | Construction: ATOI, NOTED PARTIAL VACATE ORDER STICKER #OP-64-25-01451 POSTED AT MAIN ENTRANCE/ FRONT DOOR HAVE BEEN DEFACED. REPLACEMENT PVO STICKER #OP-64-25-01606 HAS BEEN POSTED AND NOTED "DO NOT REMOVE"., COMPLY WITH CO | Open |
| Nov 2, 2026 | ECB | Construction: ATOI, NOTED PARTIAL STOP WORK ORDER STICKER #OP-71-25-09802 POSTED AT MAIN ENTRANCE/ FRONT DOOR HAS BEEN DEFACED. REPLACEMENT PSWO STICKER #OP-71-25-01433 HAS BEEN POSTED AND NOTED "DO NOT REMOVE"., COMPLY WITH | Open |
| Jul 20, 2026 | ECB | Construction: FAILURE TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON 03-21-2024 OF VIOLATION #35669082P ISSUED ON 04-20-2023 FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS., | Open |
| Jul 20, 2026 | ECB | Construction: FAILURE TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON 02-15-2024 OF VIOLATION #35666401J ISSUED ON 01-26-2023 FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS., | Open |
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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 6:53 PM ET. BBL 1007870064.