237 East 40th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Notable amenitiesBike Room, Doorman, Gym
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building3 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 34-story building located in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, containing 269 residential units. Built in 1972.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Murray Hill
Manhattan · 587 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,607 1BR · $7,499 2BR
3 parks · 1.4 acres · incl. Robert Moses Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (5 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Mold3
- Pests1
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Oct 1, 2025Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15710987 ISSUED 09-FEB-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Feb 13, 2024Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQFT FEET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18318474 ISSUED 22-OCT-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 20, 2026Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQFT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18318475 ISSUED 22-OCT-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 20, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
May 16, 2023Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,915.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,606.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,499 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,897.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
ASN MURRAY HILL LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 5 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 3 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 946 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Murray Hill is about $5,607/month for a one-bedroom.