Manhattan · Hell's Kitchen

342 West 40 Street, Manhattan

DOB complaints

Department of Buildings complaints attached to this BIN. Category and disposition text come from DOB’s published code lists; some newer codes have no published description yet.

31 records

• Jan 31, 2026

  CLOSED

  Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1715790

  DOB unit

  CSE

  Inspected

  Feb 27, 2026

  Disposition date

  Feb 27, 2026

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Sep 5, 2025

  CLOSED

  Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)

  Ecb Violation Served (A8)

  Complaint #

  1703912

  DOB unit

  ELEVR

  Inspected

  Nov 19, 2025

  Disposition date

  Nov 20, 2025

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Dec 27, 2024

  CLOSED

  Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)

  Ecb Violation Served (A8)

  Complaint #

  1685144

  DOB unit

  ELEVR

  Inspected

  Jan 9, 2025

  Disposition date

  Jan 10, 2025

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Jan 2, 2019

  CLOSED

  Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)

  Ecb Violation Served (A8)

  Complaint #

  1498302

  DOB unit

  ELEVR

  Inspected

  Jan 2, 2019

  Disposition date

  Jan 3, 2019

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Apr 12, 2010

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1279508

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Apr 15, 2010

  Disposition date

  Apr 15, 2010

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Jan 27, 2010

  CLOSED

  Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1274551

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Jan 29, 2010

  Disposition date

  Jan 29, 2010

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Dec 6, 2009

  CLOSED

  After Hours Work - Illegal (04)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1271425

  DOB unit

  ERT

  Inspected

  Dec 6, 2009

  Disposition date

  Dec 7, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Dec 5, 2009

  CLOSED

  After Hours Work - Illegal (04)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1271392

  DOB unit

  ERT

  Inspected

  Dec 26, 2009

  Disposition date

  Dec 27, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Dec 4, 2009

  CLOSED

  Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1271338

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Dec 4, 2009

  Disposition date

  Dec 5, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Nov 8, 2009

  CLOSED

  Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1269426

  DOB unit

  ERT

  Inspected

  Dec 21, 2009

  Disposition date

  Dec 22, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Sep 3, 2009

  CLOSED

  Accident - Construction/Plumbing (01)

  Ecb Violation Served (A8)

  Complaint #

  1264682

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Sep 3, 2009

  Disposition date

  Sep 3, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Jul 31, 2009

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1262112

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Aug 4, 2009

  Disposition date

  Aug 4, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Jul 30, 2009

  CLOSED

  Elevator-Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded (62)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1261945

  DOB unit

  ELEVR

  Inspected

  Jul 31, 2009

  Disposition date

  Aug 13, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Apr 20, 2009

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1254274

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Apr 22, 2009

  Disposition date

  Apr 22, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Mar 23, 2009

  CLOSED

  Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)

  Building Violation Issued For Failure To Obey Stop Work Order (H3)

  Complaint #

  1251865

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Mar 23, 2009

  Disposition date

  Mar 23, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Mar 23, 2009

  CLOSED

  Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)

  Ecb Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B2)

  Complaint #

  1251837

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Mar 23, 2009

  Disposition date

  Mar 25, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Mar 19, 2009

  CLOSED

  Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1251559

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Mar 26, 2009

  Disposition date

  Mar 26, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Feb 19, 2009

  CLOSED

  Elevator-Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded (62)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1249318

  DOB unit

  ELEVR

  Inspected

  Feb 13, 2009

  Disposition date

  Feb 19, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Feb 13, 2009

  CLOSED

  Accident - Construction/Plumbing (01)

  Ecb Violation Served (A8)

  Complaint #

  1248808

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Feb 13, 2009

  Disposition date

  Feb 13, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Dec 30, 2008

  CLOSED

  Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1245444

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Jan 5, 2009

  Disposition date

  Jan 5, 2009

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Nov 20, 2008

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1242636

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Nov 21, 2008

  Disposition date

  Nov 21, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Nov 19, 2008

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1242559

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Nov 21, 2008

  Disposition date

  Nov 21, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Nov 7, 2008

  CLOSED

  Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1241551

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Nov 7, 2008

  Disposition date

  Nov 7, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Nov 6, 2008

  CLOSED

  Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1241359

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Nov 6, 2008

  Disposition date

  Nov 7, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Oct 17, 2008

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1239500

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Oct 21, 2008

  Disposition date

  Oct 21, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Oct 7, 2008

  CLOSED

  Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1238576

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Oct 8, 2008

  Disposition date

  Oct 8, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Sep 26, 2008

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

  Complaint #

  1237551

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Sep 25, 2008

  Disposition date

  Sep 26, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Jun 24, 2008

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1228806

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Jun 27, 2008

  Disposition date

  Jul 1, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Jan 12, 2008

  CLOSED

  Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1213359

  DOB unit

  BEST

  Inspected

  Jan 16, 2008

  Disposition date

  Jan 16, 2008

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Jul 12, 2007

  CLOSED

  Debris - Excessive (09)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1198654

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Jul 25, 2007

  Disposition date

  Jul 30, 2007

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4

• Apr 18, 2007

  CLOSED

  Crane - No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal (67)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1191456

  DOB unit

  C & D

  Inspected

  Apr 18, 2007

  Disposition date

  Apr 23, 2007

  Address on complaint

  342 West 40 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 4