234 West 48 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01019-0055Map
Owner of record: 234 West 48 LLC
234 West 48 Street is a hotel built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10036. The owner of record is 234 West 48 LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 23 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 106
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and north south wall in the bathroom located at b-room 703, 7th story, 1st b-room from east at south , section at south
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 703
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at b-room 703, 7th story, 1st b-room from east at south , section at south
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 703
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 703, 7th story, 1st b-room from east at south , section at south
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 703
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at b-room 703, 7th story, 1st b-room from east at south , section at south
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 703
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at b-room 703, 7th story, 1st b-room from east at south , section at south
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 703
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 703, 7th story, 1st b-room from east at south , section at south
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 703
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and north south wall in the bathroom located at b-room 703, 7th story, 1st b-room from east at south , section at south original violation 13241782 issued 22-aug-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 703
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the 2nd room from east located at b-room 1105, 11th story, 2nd b-room from east at south , section at south
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 1105
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the 2nd room from east located at b-room 1105, 11th story, 2nd b-room from east at south , section at south
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 1105
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at 14 sty room 1401.
Mar 29, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at 14 sty room 1414.
Mar 29, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door from street to 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Dec 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to bldg.
Dec 21, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Sep 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceiling and walls 4th sty room 414 private hall and closet.
Jan 15, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 4th sty room 414 private hall.
Jan 15, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceiling and walls 4 sty room 414 private hall and closet.
Jan 15, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 4 sty room 414 at private hall.
Jan 15, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 106
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. at the time of inspection i observed on exposure #4 (west elevations): spalling bricks at parapet wall; cracked and shifting bricks at sgt back parapet wall. remedy: repair/or replace damaged facade parapet
Apr 10, 2024
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 19, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
The boro commissioner has issues a swo for app # 140841588 due to construction superintendent withdrawal. work at exterior fa ade is completed 100%. stop all work & make site safe.
Oct 24, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Dec 14, 2018
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2013
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 1
Class 1 item: phase 1 firefighter service inoperative, repair.
May 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Class 2 : entire device is shut down. need to repair and re-inspection required.
May 28, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8a and 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #903166. remedy: file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #903166.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note at time of inspection,i observed sidewalk shed in place w/lighting not in operating condition. remedy: comply w/code-provide lighting dusk down.
Sep 1, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit for temporary construction equipment onsite-expired supported scaffold.noted:at time of inspection of a 15 story alteration 2facade work jobsite.i observed temporary construction equipment in pla
Mar 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35319117x issued on 07-13-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not been filed despite the
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior facade. roof: leaking water tank w/ vegetation,cracked partitions rusting coping, debris on roof, roof drain leader missing parapet both interior & exterior side eroded grout,bruck
Jul 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #803166. rem: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000002547 has been inspected,tested & disinfected & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented by 11/1/2016. rem: file annual certification
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 3
28-118.3 altered/changed bldg occupied w/o valid cofo.noted: tcofo 110342022t007 has expired 2-5-15.building is occupied. rmdy: renew tcofo.
Aug 14, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
56y13,40o02,71x07. mandatory annual routine/periodic inspection; 56y13-hoist mach.overhead gear mach leaking oil remdy seal mach; 40o02-mac hine room dirty w/generator carbon brush dust throughout clean same;
Sep 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
44r17 99bb05 100b07 operating on elevator w/o an equipment use permit b262 - bc3007.1 27-1851 28-116.4.1 obtain a valid cert of compliance 100b-conflicting id tag btwn car 1 & car 3 no 1 car ad noted on id ma
Oct 5, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file arhitect/engineer report.
Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
17b07. 17 provide 2nd gib on lobby door
Aug 25, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permits. expired permit. permit#102820342 expired 10/9/00. remedy: renew permit.
Feb 9, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Ermites ment use permit: noted: at roof of ph(16fl) old york type a/c cooling tower and compressor unit mounted on dunnage- no permit.(equipment old and in disrepair) remedy: remove unit or file olans and obtai
Oct 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without permit: new bx wiring, electrical fixtures at walls & ceiling and new circuit panels boxes installed on 6th floor that is undergoing an alteration at time of inspection no one was working when insp
May 22, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit: removal and replacement of bath rooms (9) supplies waste and vent lines also new shower body. plumbingh permti #101520506 filed under schedule "b" is for replacing fixture at bathrooms only
May 22, 1997 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c. of o. under alt 71286 remedy: obtain valid c. of o.
Feb 13, 1996 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate od occupancy. alt. #712/86. remedy: obtain valid certificate of occupancy.
Feb 15, 1991 · Penalty $285
Active - Hazardous
Common breeching connectionoutlet hole covered iwth wood also remove common connectionwith inoperative incinerator and disconnect common breeching at pacific boiloer
Oct 30, 1989
Resolve - Hazardous
If boiler is out of service disconnect all elevtrical controls steam header pipe common breeching connection sity water feed line in order ofor boiler to be properly void
Oct 30, 1989
Resolve - Hazardous
Boilers
Jun 8, 1989 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied at 1 fl cellar and penthouse 2 without first obtaining an amended c of o as requied by opena lt #712/86 note occupied at 1 fl as coffee shop at cellar as offices at penthouse as pental
May 1, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1115
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1501
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 603
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2020 · Apt 703
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 1223
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 703
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 703
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 703
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 703
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 703
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 703
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 703
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 4, 2014 · Apt 915
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2010 · Apt 703
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2010 · Apt 703
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 703
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2006 · Apt 1105
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 1325
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2005 · Apt HOTEL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H2)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 16
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 117,102 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,550 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-5
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1019 / 55
- Assessed value
- $23,145,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108535, last renewed Nov 9, 2023.
Questions about 234 West 48 Street
Who owns 234 West 48 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 234 West 48 LLC.
Does 234 West 48 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 234 West 48 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 234 West 48 Street built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.