NY Property Records
455 West 40 Street
455 West 40 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10018
08 · Public FacilityLast sold Sep 2006 · click to view deed ↗
Owner of record
OwnerHunter College Of The
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$3,870,000
Total assessed$13,908,150
Est. annual tax$1,496,795 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleCity University
Year built1958
Lot
Size0.68 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth160 × 198 ft
Lot sq ft28,985
Zoning
DistrictC6-3
Special districtHY
FAR5.82 built · 7.52 max residential · 6.0 max commercial · 10.0 max facility
Zoning map8d
Recorded documents · 10
AGREEMENT
Jun 1, 2026
party 1 Nyc Department Of Transportation
party 2 Port Authority Of New York & New Jersey
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NYC REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
$1,810,281
Jul 9, 2013
grantor/seller Metropcs Communications, Inc; Metropcs Communications, Inc.
grantee/buyer T-Mobile Holding Gmbh
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CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
Sep 29, 2006
party 1 Metropolitan Transportation Authority
party 2 Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
Aug 18, 2006
party 1 The City Of New York
party 2 The City Of New York
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DEED
Dec 1, 2004
grantor/seller Nys Office Of General Services; State Of New York
grantee/buyer Dormitory Authority Of The State Of New York
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DEED
Dec 6, 1982
grantor/seller City Of New York
grantee/buyer People Ofthe State N.Y.
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DEED
Oct 8, 1982
grantor/seller Board/Higher Ed. Aka; City University/N.Y.
grantee/buyer City Of New York
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DEED
Aug 5, 1970
grantor/seller Vorhess Technical Inst
grantee/buyer ; Brd Of Hghr Edcny
View on ACRIS ↗DOB violations — total 87 · open 30 · dismissed 48
Boiler
Active
Nov 14, 2025
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
BIS ↗Boiler
Active
Nov 14, 2025
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
BIS ↗Gas Piping - LL152
Active
Oct 31, 2025
BIS ↗Show all 87
Elevators
Active
Oct 10, 2025
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 10, 2025
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Aug 29, 2025
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Aug 29, 2025
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
May 7, 2025
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG EXTERIOR FACADE AND/OR APPURTENANCES IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. CRACKED/BROKEN WINDOWS THROUGHOUT BLDG.CRACKS ON BRICK VENEER.
BIS ↗Boiler
Active
Oct 25, 2024
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 11, 2024
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 11, 2024
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 11, 2024
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 11, 2024
BIS ↗IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL
Dismissed
Oct 2, 2024
REMEDY: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALLOWING UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTY
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Oct 1, 2024
OBSERVED SEVERAL ELECTRIC BIKES WITH LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR WHICH IS CONTRARY TO FIRE CODE SECTION 309.3
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Oct 1, 2024
OBSERVED INTERIOR EXIT PASSAGEWAY PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED WITH EXCESSIVE HOUSEHOLD DEBRIS AND FURNITURE THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR.
BIS ↗Boiler
Active
Sep 23, 2024
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Mar 24, 2024
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: ROOF-TOP DRAIN PARTIALLY BLOCKED WITH APPROX 3" OF STANDING WATER
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 23, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 2, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Oct 2, 2023
BIS ↗Elevators
Active
Aug 25, 2023
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
Aug 26, 2021
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING. EXTERIOR WALL/FACADE AND APPURTENANCES AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVATION OF VIEW FACADE EXPOSURES. DAMAGED MASONRY AND M
BIS ↗Retro-Commissioning - LL87
Dismissed
Jun 20, 2021
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2020
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
Mar 30, 2021
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.
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Active
Dec 30, 2019
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Active
Dec 30, 2019
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Dec 30, 2019
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Sep 6, 2019
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Sep 6, 2019
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Sep 6, 2019
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Jan 26, 2018
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Jan 26, 2018
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Jan 26, 2018
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Jan 3, 2017
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Jan 3, 2017
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Jan 3, 2017
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Nov 14, 2016
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Nov 14, 2016
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Nov 14, 2016
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗EVCAT5-NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Jun 1, 2016
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
BIS ↗EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Oct 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
BIS ↗EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Oct 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
BIS ↗EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Oct 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
BIS ↗EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
BIS ↗EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
BIS ↗EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
BIS ↗EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Oct 1, 2012
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
BIS ↗ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Aug 15, 2012
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2010 CAT 1 INSP/TST
BIS ↗Benchmarking - LL84
Dismissed
Jan 1, 2012
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
BIS ↗LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Dec 13, 2011
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
BIS ↗LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Dec 13, 2011
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
BIS ↗AEUHAZ
Active
May 18, 2011
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Dismissed
Oct 8, 2010
BIS ↗LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL
Dismissed
Feb 27, 2009
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Feb 13, 2004
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Feb 13, 2004
BIS ↗LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL
Dismissed
Mar 21, 2003
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 19, 2003
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 19, 2003
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Jul 17, 2001
1P30153
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Jul 17, 2001
1P23776
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Jul 17, 2001
1P23777
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Feb 27, 2001
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Feb 7, 2000
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 16, 1999
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Feb 22, 1999
1P23776
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Feb 22, 1999
1P23777
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
May 4, 1998
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Sep 16, 1997
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Aug 29, 1995
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Dec 24, 1994
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 18, 1994
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Jun 14, 1993
BIS ↗Z-ZONING NONE
Dismissed
Jun 14, 1993
BIS ↗Z-ZONING NONE
Dismissed
Jun 14, 1993
BIS ↗LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Dismissed
Mar 18, 1993
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Nov 30, 1988
51)CLEAN CAR TOPS
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Nov 30, 1988
51)REPAIR BACK WALL
BIS ↗E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Resolved
Nov 30, 1988
(51)CLEAN CAR TOPS
BIS ↗DOB complaints — total 135 · open 0 · closed 135
Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint 1708593
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint 1671599
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
May 6, 2024
Complaint 1667168
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint 1662928
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint 1658597
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint 1657223
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Dec 28, 2023
Complaint 1656665
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Dec 23, 2023
Complaint 1656399
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint 1655080
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint 1653438
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint 1650818
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint 1650378
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Nov 15, 2021
Complaint 1586921
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Nov 20, 2020
Complaint 1558440
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Oct 5, 2020
Complaint 1554773
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Jun 8, 2020
Complaint 1544763
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Apr 24, 2019
Complaint 1508445
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Mar 11, 2016
Complaint 1418637
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
May 21, 2015
Complaint 1396548
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Nov 14, 2014
Complaint 1384256
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Jul 17, 2014
Complaint 1376010
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Jun 25, 2014
Complaint 1374490
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Aug 14, 2012
Complaint 1331562
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
Apr 10, 2012
Complaint 1322381
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Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans
Closed
Aug 26, 2010
Complaint 1287978
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Jul 24, 2009
Complaint 1261507
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
Apr 24, 2009
Complaint 1254732
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
Sep 28, 2008
Complaint 1237720
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
Sep 19, 2008
Complaint 1236934
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
Jul 6, 2007
Complaint 1198108
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective
Closed
Aug 25, 2006
Complaint 1173476
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
Jan 17, 2004
Complaint 1117443
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded
Closed
Dec 18, 2003
Complaint 1116472
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
May 13, 1993
Complaint 1024097
View on BIS ↗No HPD violations on file.
Deed & identifiers
SBL1010500006
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001010500006
Who owns 455 West 40 Street?
455 West 40 Street, Manhattan is owned by Hunter College Of The per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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