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38 Downing Street · Manhattan · BBL 1005280036 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP31
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 51% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 15.5. In ZIP 10014, 69% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
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C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations1 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2018-10-23.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

10 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 10).

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

7 service requests in the last three years. Most common: HEAT/HOT WATER (5) · Lead (1) · Encampment (1).

Filed construction activity

$405,726 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (9 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1893)
YesSix or more residential units (20)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)38 DOWNING STREET HDFC
Head officerMELISSA GARTLAND
Managing agentCORNERSTONE MGMT SYSTEMS INC
Last registered2025-09-29

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,695,000 $762,750
2026$2,838,000 $1,277,100
2027$3,013,000 $1,355,850

The city's market estimate has risen 78% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

For property tax, the Department of Finance values this co-op as if it were a rental building. Its 2022 estimate: gross income $377,461 a year ($45.07 per sq ft), operating expenses $169,175 ($20.20 per sq ft), net operating income $208,286. These are the city's estimates from comparable rentals, not the building's actual budget, rents or maintenance charges.

Building systems

Heating fuelNO2FUEL

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayHouston St — 1 · 350 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
W 4 St-Wash Sq — A B C D E F M · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: West Houston St / Varick St — M21 · 250 ft
Citi BikeKing St & Varick St · 600 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 003 Charrette School
Middle: M.S. 297. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

38 Downing Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

7 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 5 of them about heat or hot water.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by CORNERSTONE MGMT SYSTEMS INC — 113 buildings, 1,524 units. Grades across the portfolio: A94 · B12 · C6. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
68 Remsen Street BK103 A
148 East 24 Street MN55 A
603 Washington Street MN54 A
540 6th Avenue MN50 A
426 West Broadway MN34 A
21 South William Street MN31 A
110 Thompson Street MN30 A
838 Greenwich Street MN29 A
80 Warren Street MN29 A
121 West 17 Street MN28 A
601 West End Avenue MN26 A
20 East 84 Street MN25 A
36 West 24 Street MN24 A
684 3 Avenue MN24 A
107 West 25 Street MN24 A
76 Remsen Street BK23 A
183 East Broadway MN20 A
167 West 73 Street MN20 A
32 Downing Street MN20 A
924 2 Avenue MN20 A
38 Downing Street MN20 A
52 Thomas Street MN20 A
445 West 48 Street MN20 A
40 Downing Street MN20 A
71 Barrow Street MN20 A
130 East 84 Street MN20 A
137 Duane Street MN19 C
128 East 84 Street MN19 A
199 East 7 Street MN19 A
543 Broadway MN18 A
69 8 Avenue MN18 A
67 8 Avenue MN18 A
32 West 20 Street MN18 A
125 Central Park North MN17 A
340 3 Avenue MN16 A
97 Lexington Avenue MN16 A
301 West 89 Street MN15 A
237 West 15 Street MN14 A
952 Columbus Avenue MN14 A
104 Charlton Street MN14 A
243 East 77 Street MN13 A
468 Greenwich Street MN12 A
75 Horatio Street MN12 A
29 Bedford Street MN12 A
550 Hudson Street MN12 A
71 Grand Street MN12 A
217 West 19 Street MN12 A
92 Warren Street MN12 A
613 East 11 Street MN12 A
3 Wooster Street MN11 A
130 East 12 Street MN11 A
171 West 73 Street MN11 C
77 8 Avenue MN11 A
530 Canal Street MN10 A
128 West 70 Street MN10 A
116 West 22 Street MN10 A
437 Greenwich Street MN10 A
335 Lexington Avenue MN10 A
27 Great Jones Street MN10 A
140 Prince Street MN9 A

showing 60 of 113 buildings

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1 on 1994-07-19 (lender: NYC Hpd), covering 3 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2021-12-14RPTT&RET $380,000 — from ANITA LANESE, TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR; ESTATE OF ANGELINA GUGLIELMO to GARTLAND, MELISSA E $380,000
2021-12-03Sold for $380,000 $380,000 $19,000
2021-04-21RPTT&RET $835,000 — from ANITA LANESE, PRELIMINARY EXECUTOR; ESTATE OF DENNIS GUGLIELMO to LI, QIYAO $835,000
2021-04-09Sold for $835,000 $835,000 $41,750
2007-12-28RPTT $20,000 — from ESTATE OF ANGELA ZACCAGNINI to 38 DOWNING STREET HDFC $20,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017001023
2018004037
2019003036
2020402017
20216035216
2022601018
2023011024
202405170325
2025002024
2026000011
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-10-02Boiler inspection
2025-12-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-17Boiler inspection
2025-12-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-02Boiler inspection
2025
2025-12-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-17Boiler inspection
2025-12-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-09-29311: Encampment — N/A
2024
2024-12-10Boiler inspection
2024-12-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-19311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2024-11-12Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
2024-08-14FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-08-14FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-08-14FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-08-14FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-07-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-04-25City emergency repair (HWO): deveice at building entrance 1) remove device at building entrance preventing door from self closing.. 2) remove device $25
2024-04-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-03-04FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2024-02-23HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING A STOPPER AT VESTIBULE DOOR TO PUBLIC HALL, 1ST STY.
2024-02-23HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING A STOPPER INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
2024-02-22311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-22Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-20311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-20Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-17311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-17311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-17311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-17Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-17Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-17Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023
2023-12-21Boiler inspection
2023-11-15HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-05-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2022
2022-12-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-06-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-05-10Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2022-02-15Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-02-02Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2022-02-02Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2022-01-27Job filed: Subsequent application to Modify plumbing fixtures as indicated. No change to egress, occupancy or use.$13,000
2022-01-13Job filed: Moderate interior renovation of non-load bearing partitions, gwb,tilework, remove kitchen in 2D, open floor to accommodate interior access stair, sist$177,000
2021
2021-12-23Boiler inspection
2021-12-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-12-14RPTT&RET $380,000 — from ANITA LANESE, TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR; ESTATE OF ANGELINA GUGLIELMO to GARTLAND, MELISSA E$380,000
2021-12-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-12-03Sold for $380,000$380,000
2021-09-23Permit Structural — Signed-off
2021-09-21Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-08-10Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-07-07311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2021-05-25Job filed: HEREWITH FILING FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 3A/B. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF EXISTING FINISHES, APPLIANCES AND FIXTURES IN THE EXISTING KITCH$45,126
2021-05-12LDMK — from NYC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2021-05-11Job filed: Installation of new roof deck as per BB 2018-002 filed herewith. no change in use, egress, or occupancy$27,650
2021-05-10Job filed: Installation of structural support for new roof deck. No change of use egress or occupancy under this application.$30,000
2021-05-08311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-21RPTT&RET $835,000 — from ANITA LANESE, PRELIMINARY EXECUTOR; ESTATE OF DENNIS GUGLIELMO to LI, QIYAO$835,000
2021-04-09Sold for $835,000$835,000
2020
2020-12-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-11-12Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF DECK$27,650
2020-11-12Job filed: INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR NEW ROOF DECK AND PAVERS$30,000
2020-11-12Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF DECK$27,650
2020-09-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-08Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF DECK$27,650
2020-05-05Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-11-26Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-07-09Boiler inspection
2019-06-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-01-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-12-26Boiler inspection
2018-12-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-10-23HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND STO
2018-10-18311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-10-18Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-06-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-03-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017
2017-12-27Boiler inspection
2017-10-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-12-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-10-24HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015
2015-10-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-10-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-10-21311: Dead Tree — Dead/Dying Tree
2015-10-20Job filed: REPLACE LOW PRESSURE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2015-09-17311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2015-09-17311: Plumbing — Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit/Standpipe/Sprinkler
2015-09-17311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2015-09-17DOB complaint, category ?
2015-09-17DOB complaint, category ?
2015-09-17DOB complaint, category ?
2014
2014-10-13311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2014-07-07FDNY inspection (RISK)
2012
2012-03-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-09-21LDMK — from CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK
2011-09-21LDMK — from CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK
2011-02-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-02-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-03-19DOB complaint, category ?
2008
2008-04-22RPTT&RET — from GUGLIELMO, DENNIS P.; GUGLIELMO , KATHLEEN O'SULLIVAN to GUGLIELMO, DENNIS P.
2007
2007-12-28RPTT $20,000 — from ESTATE OF ANGELA ZACCAGNINI to 38 DOWNING STREET HDFC$20,000
2006
2006-09-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-08-24Job filed: COMBINE APARTMENT 2C & 3C TOGETHER, INSTALL AN ACCESS SPRIAL STAIR. REMOVE KITCHEN AT APT 3C. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$12,000
2005
2005-01-27Permit EQ — ISSUED
2005-01-19Permit EQ — ISSUED
2004
2004-12-04DOB complaint, category ?
2004-10-15Permit EQ — ISSUED
2004-10-14Job filed: INSTALL PIPE SCAFFOLD 12 FT LONG BY 55 FT HIGH - AT 38 DOWNING STREET. DURING REPAIRS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY WORK SHALL COMPLIED WITH
2004-10-13DOB complaint, category ?
2004-10-06DOB complaint, category ?
2004-08-09DOB complaint, category ?
2004-07-02DOB complaint, category ?
2004-06-18Permit EQ — ISSUED
2004-06-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-06-17Job filed: Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed a total of 25 ft long at 38 Downing Street - Work shall comply with LL33/91. No change in use of egress or o
2004-06-15Job filed: REPLACE OIL BURNER NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCU PANCY
2004-01-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-01-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-01-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-01-08Job filed: TO COMBINE APARTMENT 2C & 3C. REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND ONE KITCHEN. INSTALL CONVENIENCE STAIR AND PARTITIONS. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANC$15,000
2003
2003-12-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2003-12-08Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
1999
1999-10-15DOB complaint, category ?
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-05-09Deed — from NYC HPD to 38 DOWNING STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FU
1995
1995-10-04Permit PL — ISSUED
1995-10-04Permit PL — ISSUED
1995-08-15Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-07-19Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK to 40 DOWNING STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ET
1994-07-19Mortgage — from 40 DOWNING STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FU to NYC HPD
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993-03-01Permit EQ — ISSUED
1993-03-01Permit EW — ISSUED
1992
1992-06-03Permit AL — ISSUED
1992-06-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
1991
1991-02-26Permit EW — ISSUED

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