# 40 Washington Square S, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1005410001 · Block 541 · Lot 1 · BIN 1008716  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/40-washington-square-s-1005410001  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 136 Mac Dougal St; 40 Washington Sq; 40 Washington Squa; 40-47 Washington Sq S; 136 Macdougal St; 39 Washington Sq S

## Summary

40 Washington Square S (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1005410001) is a school or educational building (building class W6: educational building (subtype W6)), built around 1951, on a 41,835 sq ft lot zoned R7-2. City tax records list the owner as NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $43,912,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and 14 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 14 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “40 Washington Square S, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1005410001)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/40-washington-square-s-1005410001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 14 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Building class: W6 – Educational building (subtype W6)
- Year built: 1951
- Floors: 5
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 41,835 sq ft · Building area: 202,521 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-2, C1-5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $43,912,000, assessed value $19,760,400, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

No records found.

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00425601-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-06-24 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00543234-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2016-08-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122814703 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. WORK FILED HEREWITH TO CONSIST OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE NORTH COURTYARD AND INTERIOR VAULT.REPLACEMENT OF GRANITE PAVERS AND INSULATION WERE NECESSARY AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-04-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102047116 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM DEVICES TO EXISTI NG FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-11-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00901256-I1: General Construction — HEREWITH FILING FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AS PER PLANS BEING FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2023-11-21, expires 2024-02-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-16 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00425601-I1: Mechanical Systems — Mechanical modifications to the cellar floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2022-11-16, expires 2023-11-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00722756-I1: Plumbing — Interior plumbing renovation of Vanderbilt Hall all gender restroom as per drawings. Issued 2022-05-27, expires 2023-05-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00722741-I1: Mechanical Systems — mechanical modifications to duct work, replace exhaust grille and new exhaust louver. Issued 2022-05-27, expires 2022-10-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00722725-I1: General Construction — All Gender Restroom interior renovation as per drawings. Issued 2022-05-27, expires 2022-10-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-07-09 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00543234-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT AND ASSOCIATED PIPING AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH.. Issued 2021-07-09, expires 2021-10-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-07-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122856132: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-07-19, expires 2019-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-07-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122856132: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-07-19, expires 2019-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-07-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122278980: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-07-08, expires 2019-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-07-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122278980: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-07-08, expires 2019-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-01-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00068959-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2019-01-03, expires 2019-03-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-08-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00068959-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2018-08-16, expires 2019-03-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-05-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 123149627: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-05-15, expires 2019-04-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-03-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123149627: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-03-15, expires 2019-03-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-03-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123149627: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-03-14, expires 2018-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-07-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121233245: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-07-19, expires 2018-07-19. | ipu4-2q9a |

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## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EARCX-FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER NONE): FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2023. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-01-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-01-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-11-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: VIOLATION DETAIL(S): OBSERVED RUPP AIR EXHAUST AIR FAN MODEL# RA-SIF 11 DD, INSIDE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM INOPERABLE. DIAGNOSE CAUSE OF INOPERABILITY AIR FAN AND PERFORM ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO RESTORE FULL FUNCTI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-04 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $100. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-12 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $1,950. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FOOD RELATED BUSINESS 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FOOD RELATED BUSINESS 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FOOD RELATED BUSINESS 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FOOD RELATED BUSINESS 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SPILLAGE CONDITION FROM OVERFLOWING RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-11-15 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-01 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $420. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-09 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-13 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-26 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-27 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING MOTOR VEHICLE ENGIN OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 3RD SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Quality – Defective Water Sampling Station (QSS). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Sign - Damaged – Other/Unknown. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Graffiti – Police Report Requested. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Bag/Wallet. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Vehicle – Engine Idling. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. | 64uk-42ks |

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