48 Greenwich Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00606-0019Map

48 Greenwich Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1872 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 35 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Schapiro, Joel. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 10, 2022. 2 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 28
DOB violations: 25
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 140

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 10, 2022

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024

About 54% of the building's 35 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective need refit door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Open — Defect letter issued
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood window stools in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit base cabinet door at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Open — Defect letter issued

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CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at 2nd upper window from east at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective concrete treads 1st to 11th up from bottom at basement. at public hall stairs
Feb 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system improper sign at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an air conditioner at 3rd window from left at 3rd sty balcony at fire escape at front of building
May 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure triangular plate at east return rail on 4th story balcony, south fire escape building front
Jun 12, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure triangular plate at east return rail on 5th story balcony, south fire escape building front
Jun 12, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at east wall at front section on 1st story public hall
May 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi galss at vestibule door to 1st story public hall
May 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of roll awning obstructing dropladder travel to street landing at front south fire escape
May 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2013 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 25

Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 13, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 13, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 4, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 4, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed

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Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 11, 2000
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
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
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 25, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 25, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 27, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 29, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 19, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 21, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 3, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 28, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 28, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
May 28, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 5th story west elevation apt designated as 5d: cracked/spalling plaster on ceiling approx 3ft long: west elevation interior wall displaced/cracke
Aug 27, 2008 · Penalty $100
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close

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Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 1, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built: 1872
Floors: 5
Residential units: 35
Building area: 15,000 ft²
Lot area: 3,487 ft²
Zoning: C1-6
Community board: 102
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 606 / 19
Assessed value: $2,709,450
Landmark / historic district: Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #114577, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.

Questions about 48 Greenwich Avenue

Who owns 48 Greenwich Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Schapiro, Joel.

Does 48 Greenwich Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 48 Greenwich Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 54% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 48 Greenwich Avenue built?

City records list 1872 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 48 Greenwich Avenue?

It has 35 residential units and 39 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.