311 East 38th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The Whitney Condominium at 311 East 38th Street is a 29-story, 118-unit residential building constructed in 1984 and currently owned by Fern Beckman. The property has experienced several significant issues over recent years, with the most pressing concern being multiple active violations related to the failure to submit Required Energy Reports (EER) for multiple years (2018-2023), with penalties totaling $1250. A notable pattern of safety and compliance issues emerged during facade work in 2018-2019, including violations for inadequate safety measures regarding hoisting equipment ($10,000), non-compliance with approved plans ($1,250), and defects in the sidewalk shed design.

The building has also faced various regulatory compliance challenges, including three active ECB violations from 2018/2019 related to facade work safety and design, and sidewalk shed compliance issues involving penalties totaling $7,500. More recent resident concerns have included air quality issues in early 2022, specifically regarding chemical vapors and sewage odors. The building's most recent rodent inspections in 2025-2020 showed consistently passing results, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in 2018.

The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past eight reporting periods (2018-2024), with zero reported cases. The building's compliance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing violations, with particular attention needed to address the outstanding energy report requirements from 2018 through 2024, which carry active violation status as of 2025. The building's documented history reflects a pattern of addressing safety and compliance issues as they arise, though with some recurring areas of concern that require continued attention.