40 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
40 Water Street is a 5-story, 2-family residential building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Paul Fisher, located in the Financial District. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years, with the most significant concerns centering around structural issues and pest control. The building has been subject to multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to building maintenance, including problematic masonry conditions.
In 2021-2022, several violations were documented regarding cracks in masonry at various exposures, with fines ranging from $312 to $6,250. Particularly concerning are active violations from 2021 related to wall integrity and non-compliance with previous orders, including a notable failure to maintain building walls between the 2nd and 3rd floors. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple rat sightings and inspections showing inconsistent results between 2018 and 2024.
Most recently, in 2023-2024, the building underwent several inspections with variable results, including periods of rat activity and at least two inspections that passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building's elevator system has presented challenges, with three documented complaints between 2020 and 2022 regarding single device operation and lack of alternate service. Although some previous ECB violations were resolved or downgraded, several remain active as of the most recent data, including issues related to building facade conditions and failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 1 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 7050 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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- 4 Coenties Slip, New York, NY 10004
- 40 Water St, New York, NY 10004
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