544 East 13 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00406-0027Map
Owner of record: 544 East 13th Street Houisng Development Fund Corp
544 East 13 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 14 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 544 East 13th Street Houisng Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 35
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet (2nd from south at west wall- over stove) within 6 ft. of sink in the kitchen located at apt 3ab, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 3AB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet at south wall within 6 ft. of watercloset, washbasin and bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3ab, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 3AB
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick-down doorstop installed on door at boiler room
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick-down door stop installed at sprinkler control room / fire pump room in cellar
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick-down door stop installed at domestic booster pump room in cellar
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick-down door stop installed (on entry door) at meter room
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick-down door stop installed (on entry door) at laundry room
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick-down door stop installed (on entry door) to recycling room / trash room
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose newell post cap at public hall, 5th story
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of slide bolt with eye arranged to be lockable at egress gate to adjacent yard yard
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...
Apr 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing handles at foyer closet in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wall tile at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ab, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 2AB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall
Jul 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, section ''544''
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Jun 28, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required.
Apr 13, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2006 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front fire escape all stys.
Jun 18, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all stys front fire escape.
Jun 18, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required fixture present light not on.
Mar 10, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
May 20, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.
May 20, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.
May 20, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary securing with 26 gauge sheet metal building front basement and 1 sty all accessible openings er1.
May 20, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary securing with 26 gauge sheet metal all fire escape and adjacent windows 2 to 6 stys er1.
May 20, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary securing with 26 gauge sheet metal all accessible openings basement sty er1.
May 20, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary securing with 26 gauge sheet metal all fire escape and adjacent windows 2 to 6 stys er1.
May 20, 1981
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 35
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll16-local law 16/84 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 28, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Dlm missing. file application install dlm and,perform and file test with nycdob. maintenance log missing provide.
Aug 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
(97x17,68b7)failure to maitain building in code compliant manner.service equipment-elevator as per bc3001.2 + $27-987.dob record shows the only elevator in building as active.upon inspection the device is found
Sep 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
97-x-17 the only elevator in buiding out of service based upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as oer 1rcny 11-02 restore to service immediately and notify
Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3309.10 failure to portect adjoining roofs,skylights chimneys & outlets affects by construction or demolition operations. at the time of inspection it was observed that there was no adequate roof protectio
Apr 5, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5 failur to maintain sidewalk shed as required by code. note: at time of inspeciton,sidewalk shed erected under job #140422914 along exp#1 is poorly maintained in that missing vandal resistant light
Dec 30, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: at roof level bulk head is in disrepair w/vertical and horizontal cracks, missing & loose bricks,missing mortar joints & cement stucco @ various locations
May 31, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to miantain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection cracks and water damage to walls in stairwells. cracks in brick, missing mortar joints, loose brick at all exps. brick at
May 30, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. defect noted: at time of inspection no c/c filed for ecb nov #34579571k dated: 7.13.07. remedy: file c/c.
May 30, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. defects noted: at time of inspection c/o #70373 states basement to be 2 apts now 1 apt converted to duplex apt. 1st-6th flrs to be 3partitions
May 30, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: a duplex apt created at 1st flr w/a spiral staircase to basement. new framing metal studs, electric and plumbing. partition walls removed at 3rd flr, 4th flr, 5th flr and 6th flr.
May 30, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection flower pots and other personal household items stored on fire escapes. also noted garbage & construction material stored in
May 30, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed.obstruction noted:on 1st floor of lobby construction materials obstructing & decreasing the width of thelobby.materials noted are plywood sheeting 2 sheet rock etc.remedy:
Jul 13, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. total gut rehab of 4th floor apt north side(front). combo of b apt with "c" apt rear 80% of work complete remedy: stop all work obtain all approvals & permits
Jun 4, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.-work noted-metal stud and sheetrock partitions being erected at 1st story public hall.remedy:stop all work-obtain approvals and permits if ferasible or remove and restore to prior conditi
Apr 28, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway from front stoop and fire escape drop ladder obstruction. ten feet high iron fence enclose entire stoop and fire escape with locked iron gate north side of premises.
Jun 18, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 28, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 7, 2006 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 7, 2006 · Apt 5C
Close - Construction
Roof
Jun 7, 2006 · Apt 5C
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 14 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 10,888 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,468 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 406 / 27
- Assessed value
- $1,633,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127515, last renewed Sep 28, 2024.
Questions about 544 East 13 Street
Who owns 544 East 13 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 544 East 13th Street Houisng Development Fund Corp.
Does 544 East 13 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 544 East 13 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 544 East 13 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 544 East 13 Street?
It has 14 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.