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124 East 40 Street, Manhattan

BIN 1019491BBL 1008950078Block 895 · Lot 78Built 192311 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
$13,830.00 recorded as due
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124 East 40 Street at a glance

124 East 40 Street, Manhattan has 23 open city records on file, none of them Class C, and $13,830.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 4 evictions at this building. Its last recorded ownership transfer was Nov 15, 2001 (no consideration recorded). The most recent record is dated Jul 7, 2026.

Open Class C
0
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
21
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
2
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$13,830.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Evictions
4
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
51
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jul 7, 2026
FDNY record

Health score for 124 East 40 Street

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

C
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 244 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 0
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 21
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $13,830
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 124 East 40 Street

244 records on file, every agency interleaved. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 124 East 40 Street

$13,830.00 is recorded as due across the 67 summonses below, out of $118,170.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 124 East 40 Street
039167901PNov 21, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DISPLAY ON SITE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY BC CHAPTER33Jan 29, 2026Found in violation
571529Nov 21, 202511 STORY FP COMMERCIAL BUILDING THAT'S IS OCCUPIED. WITH ACTIVE PERMITS UNDER JOB# M01228978-I2-GC. UPON REQUEST FOR OPP( OCCUPIED PROTECTION PLAN) NO DOCUMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED THAT ATOI UNDER OPERATIONS IN OCCJan 29, 2026Found in violation
039161025RSep 19, 2025WORK WITHOUT A PERMITNov 20, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$2,530.00
014191024PJun 12, 2025FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSJul 30, 2025Found in violation
014191025RJun 12, 2025CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONJul 30, 2025Found in violation
014159604LDec 5, 2024FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSJan 22, 2025Found in violation
014159605NDec 5, 2024EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESSJan 22, 2025Found in violation
014130805ZJun 21, 2024EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESSJun 11, 2025Found in violation
014130804RJun 21, 2024RECORDKEEPINGJun 11, 2025Found in violation
014130803PJun 21, 2024EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESSAug 7, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$10,000.00
1741528Jun 17, 2024A.C. 27-929 FAILURE TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS & FILE FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN OFFICE BUILDING 100 FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT IN EXISSep 12, 2024Found in violation
037028826LJun 17, 2024MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSSep 12, 2024Found in violation
014100103RJan 16, 2024EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESSOct 31, 2024Found in violation
039521982PSep 22, 2023PEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONSNov 30, 2023Found in violation
1221909Sep 22, 2023OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXP#1&2 NOT AS PER CODE, OBSERVED THAT SIDEWALK SHED HAS NO LIGHTING AND WALKING WAS IN DARK, NOT COMPLY WITH BC 3307.6.4.8. THIS CONDITION POSE A TRIPPING HAZARD FOR PEDESTRINov 30, 2023Found in violation
014072726HJul 14, 2023FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSMar 7, 2024Found in violation
014072727JJul 14, 2023ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESSMar 7, 2024Found in violation
014072725XJul 14, 2023RECORDKEEPINGMay 9, 2024Found in violation
1332919Feb 28, 202327-929.1 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 HEJan 11, 2024Found in violation
037025429YFeb 28, 2023MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSJan 11, 2024Found in violation
035670324RJan 31, 2023FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESMay 11, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)
1330117Jan 31, 2023FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS & APPURTENANCES.NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ON EXP #1 CRACKS IN BRICKWORK AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AT NORTH EAST CORNER OF ELEVATION AC INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED WOMay 11, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)
1775855Dec 9, 2022FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#902760.REM:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TSep 7, 2023Found in violation
037025138YDec 9, 2022FAIL SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT OF CRIT EXAM DOCUMENTING EXTERIOR WALLSep 7, 2023Found in violation
014039620POct 31, 2022INSPECTION AND TESTINGJan 18, 2023Found in violation$600.00
014034510LSep 15, 2022RECORDKEEPINGNov 30, 2022Found in violation$700.00
047469868XApr 24, 2022LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCEJul 25, 2022Pending
037022558RNov 1, 2021MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSJul 21, 2022Found in violation
1331686Nov 1, 202127-929.1 FAILURE TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN OFFICE BUIDLING 100 FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT IN EXISTJul 21, 2022Found in violation
1331649Mar 30, 202127-929.1 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 HESep 2, 2021Found in violation
037021012KMar 30, 2021MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSSep 2, 2021Found in violation
037016411LNov 15, 2019MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSFeb 13, 2020Settled by stipulation
1331368Nov 15, 2019AC 27-929.1, FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS & FILE SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERD DESIGN PROFESSIONAL BY JULY 1, 2019, IN AN OFFICE BUILDING 100 FEET ORFeb 13, 2020Settled by stipulation
037014470MFeb 11, 2019FAIL SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT OF CRIT EXAM DOCUMENTING EXTERIOR WALLAug 1, 2019Found in violation
1775799Feb 11, 2019FAILURE TO SUBMIT A REQUIRED CYCLE 8A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL# 802760. REMEDY: SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTAug 1, 2019Found in violation
012072264JJan 13, 2018FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSMar 7, 2018Defaulted (did not respond)
011625135YJul 6, 2017LABELS MARKINGSAug 23, 2017Found in violation
035253622HMay 2, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESJun 15, 2017Settled by stipulation
457636May 2, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES AS NOTED: ROOF EXPOSURE HAIRLINE CRACKS IN BULKHEAD AROUND ENTRANCE. EXP1 INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED A/CS, DAMAGE STONE ABOVE FRONT WALKWAY BEHIND AWNJun 15, 2017Settled by stipulation
0700942276Apr 3, 2017FAIL REPAIR DEFECT.STREET IN AREA 12 INCHES FROM PERIMETER COVER GRATEMay 15, 2017Defaulted (did not respond)
011500723LAug 2, 2016FIRE SAFETY IN OFFICE BUILDINGS, HOTELS, AND MOTELSSep 26, 2016Found in violation
042374738YDec 5, 2015POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALJan 5, 2016Pending
011454369NOct 23, 2015INSPECTION AND TESTINGMar 9, 2016Found in violation
012046146JAug 31, 2015FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSOct 21, 2015Found in violation
011402098XAug 10, 2015ELECTRICAL LIGHTING HAZARDSSep 30, 2015Found in violation
360845Apr 30, 2015NOTIFICATION OF ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD INSTALLATION & REMOVAL.NOTED OBSERVED NO SCAFFOLD PRESENT @ JOBSITE @ TIME OF INSPECTION.RESPONDENT FAILED TO NOTIFY DOB PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD.REM:Jun 18, 2015Admitted the violation
035131877YApr 30, 2015FAIL TO NOTIFY DOB PRIOR TO INSTALLATION REMOVAL OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDJun 18, 2015Pending
012041248HMar 9, 2015FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSAug 12, 2015Written off
012039593XJan 21, 2015FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSMar 11, 2015Written off
012036178PAug 20, 2014FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSDec 24, 2014Written off
012033464MMay 12, 2014FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSMar 11, 2015Written off
011325837YAug 26, 2013FIRE-RATED DOORS AND WINDOWSOct 16, 2013Found in violation
011301373ZApr 19, 2012PERMITSJun 6, 2012Written off
0180489064Apr 12, 2012OPENING OF MANHOLE W/O AN AUTHORIZATIONOct 1, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
040405431XNov 19, 2010MAINTAINING RECEPTACLESDec 21, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)
0178829320Oct 15, 2010FAILURE TO PIN AND OR RAMP STEEL PLATESJan 6, 2011Pending
0154479528Jul 22, 2008SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONAug 26, 2008Pending
0154472506Jul 22, 2008NO AGREEMENT WITH CARTER FOR MIXED MATERIALSAug 26, 2008Pending
011029823RNov 3, 2007FAILED TO PRODUCE PERMIT AND OR RECORDFeb 8, 2008Pending
010911343JNov 8, 2004FAILED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF FITNESSMar 9, 2005Pending
601248Mar 18, 2004WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT NOTED AT FIRST FLOOR WEST COMMERCIAL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATING ROOMS & NEW OUT LETS (ELETRIC)REMEDY:STOPALL WORK OBTAIN ALL APPROVAL PERMITNov 18, 2004Found in violation
034431605ZMar 18, 2004WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.Nov 18, 2004Found in violation
301172Apr 5, 2001FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.NOTED: AT NORTH WEST CORNER 11 FLOOR CORBEL BELOW TERRACOTTA CORNICE-BRICK MASONRY CRACKED AND MISSING EXPOSING METAL ANCHORING.REMEDY:PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION AND PEMay 24, 2001Found in violation
300133Apr 5, 2001FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.NOTED:AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS ON WEST,NORTH,EAST ELEVATIONS:IMPROPERLY SUPPORTED WINDOW MOUNTED A/C (AIR CONDITIONING)UNITS.REMEDY:PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION AND PERMIT AMay 24, 2001Settled by stipulation
010654207KJul 23, 1999FAILED TO PROVIDE SIGN POSTING INSTRUCTSep 9, 1999Written off
010649141KJan 22, 1999FAIL TO PROVIDE REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT PLANSAug 20, 1999Written off
24142Apr 11, 1989EMERGENCY LIGHTING IS INOPERATIVE SOUTH WEST 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS. REMEDY REPAIR OR REPLACE FORTHWITH. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RECORD OF DUCT AN D FILTER CLEANING REMEDY OBTAIN RECORD FOR DUCT CLEANINGMay 25, 1989Defaulted (did not respond)

Marshal evictions at 124 East 40 Street

Each row is a warrant of eviction a city marshal actually carried out at this building, from the Department of Investigation’s eviction ledger. It records the end of a Housing Court case, not a violation. “Possession” means the tenant was removed and the space returned to the landlord. Filings that never reached execution are not in this dataset.

Executed marshal evictions at 124 East 40 Street
Jul 24, 2024CommercialPossessionGeorge Essock, Jr.307101/24
Apr 11, 2024CommercialPossessionGeorge Essock, Jr.305533/22
Nov 30, 2023CommercialPossessionGeorge Essock, Jr.306398/21
Sep 7, 2022CommercialPossessionGeorge Essock, Jr.52474/20

Ownership history for 124 East 40 Street

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 1008950078), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 124 East 40 Street
Nov 15, 2001May 9, 2002124 East 40th Street, LLCDupont Associates INC.DeedView ↗
Dec 19, 1977Dupont Associates INCCaliche Realty EstatesDeedView ↗
Nov 25, 1977Caliche Rlty EstatesincDupont Associates INCDeedView ↗
Jun 12, 1975Dupont Associates INCNewport Associates INCDeedView ↗
Jul 18, 1968Newport Associates INCForlex Realty CoDeedView ↗
Jan 24, 1968M P C Properties INCForlex Realty CoDeedView ↗
Jan 24, 1968Forlex Realty CoM P C Properties INCDeedView ↗

Financing record for 124 East 40 Street

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 124 East 40 Street
Mortgage assignmentGoldman, SolView ↗
Mortgage assignmentAmerican Savings BankView ↗
Mortgage assignmentLake Equities CORPView ↗
Mortgage assignmentWildenberg, MarvinView ↗
MortgageStein, Benjamin RView ↗
MortgageTelco Realty CORPView ↗
Mortgage assignmentWalsam Fortieth CoView ↗
MortgageUnion Square SavingsbkView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.