Manhattan · Block 840 · Lot 69 · 10018

38 West 39 Street

5 floors · 9,431 sq ft · built 1950 · class O5 · owner of record: 38 West 39 Realty Corp

46open violations
$18,075ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
1143dto Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If 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 is

Buildings 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
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-07-17 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (14) · $18,075 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 5, 2026Signs CLASS - 2
65 SQUARE FOOT SIGN. PROJECTING APPROXIMATELY 66 INCHES FROM BUILDING,EXCEEDS MAXIMUM STREET LINE PROJECTION ALLOWED IN MSX MIXED USE DISTRICT. DOUBLE-FACED BLADE SIGN ON THE SECOND AND THIRDS FLOOR LEVEL. "LOF
#35687430L
Dec 3, 2026
PENDING
$800
Jan 5, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: DOUBLE-FACED BLADE SIGN ON THE SECOND AND THIRDFLOOR LEVEL. 65 SQUARE FOOT SIGN PROJECTION FROM BUILDING INSTALLED WITHOUT A PERMIT "LOFT 39, BESPOKED EVENT SPACES, CONTACT US! BOOK YOUR
#35687429Y
Dec 3, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Apr 17, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39037054H ISSUED ON 03/03/21 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO C OF C ON FILE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/
#35530058Z
Jan 20, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Apr 17, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39037053X ISSUED ON 03/03/21 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO C OF C ON FILE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/
#35530059K
Jan 20, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Mar 3, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. NOTED: 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS ILLEGALLY UTILIZE AS PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, AS PER C OF O 2ND THRU 5TH FLOORS TO BE USE AS AN OFFICE SPACE NOT AS A PUBLIC ASS
#39037051M
Aug 19, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$625
Mar 3, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
OPERATION OF A PLACED OF ASSEMBLY WITHOUT A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. NOTED: 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS ILLEGALLY UTILIZE AS PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS WITH CASH REGISTERS, DJ EQUIPMENT, FULL
#39037053X
Aug 19, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$400
Mar 3, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
LACK OF EGRESS REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS. NOTED: 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS BEEN USE AS PUBLIC ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS., COMPLY WITH CODE
#39037054H
Aug 19, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jan 2, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. AT 3RD FLOOR THERE ARE BOXES BLOCKING THE STAIRCASE AND A COAT RACK ON THE LANDING PREVENTING EGRESS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY., REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
#39015149N
Jul 2, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 13, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAIURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR NOV #35348188X ISSUED ON 8-27-18 FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#35438193J
Jan 23, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 13, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR NOV #35348189H ISSUED ON 8-27-18 FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#35438194L
Jan 23, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jan 11, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
TAMPERED WITH REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED STOP WORK ORDER ISSUED ON 8/27/18. (082718CMTFEC01) PREVIOUS VIOLATION #35348189H. RMDY: COMPLY WITH CODE.
#35373839P
May 2, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 27, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
TAMPERED WITH, REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED STOP WORK ORDER, ISSUED ON 08/01/18. (080118CMTFVP01). REM: COMPLY WITH CODE.
#35348189H
Dec 6, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 27, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT 4TH & 5TH FLS. HAVING INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES TO CREATE 4 (3)PC BATHROOMS ON THE 4TH FL AND 4 (3)PC BATHROOMS ON THE 5TH FLOOR. REM: OBTAIN PERMIT.
#35348188X
Dec 6, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 5, 2006Elevators Non-Hazardous
86BB05/08V01/84X10/86J01/83X#. 86BB05-2YR TEST EXPIRED. PERFORM 2 YR TEST 84X10-COMMUNICATION NOT WORKING REPAIR. COMMUNICATION. 08V01-TOP FLR BOTTOM FLR OUT OF LEVEL. 86J01-PROPERLY ADJUST HALL DOOR TO CLOSE
#38159132N
Feb 21, 2008
DEFAULT
$0
DOB (18)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00442
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
#01262
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 22, 2019ELEVATOR

#9027/658078
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 3, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00046
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 8, 2019CONSTRUCTION
BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A STOP WORK ORDER UNDER APPLICATION # 140739592 DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE A/C STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY AND MAKE SITE SAFE. REM: PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION TO THE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER IMMEDIATELY
#C0503MP
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#00843
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#01587
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03226
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03142
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 2, 2007LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#00692
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03198
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 29, 2006ELEVATOR

#175264/9444
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 6, 2006LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03043
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2005LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#00891
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2005LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03518
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2004LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03601
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 19, 2003LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#02333
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 26, 2002LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#02452
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (24)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 2, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
Apr 3, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Apr 2, 2007Elevators LL1081
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 6, 2006Boiler LL6291
Active
Oct 1, 2005Elevators LL1081
Active
Jan 31, 2005Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 13, 2004Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 19, 2003Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 26, 2002Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (0)

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Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 9:23 AM ET. BBL 1008400069.

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