338 West 49 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01039-0055Map
Owner of record: Hp West 49th Street Portfolio Housing De Velopment
338 West 49 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hp West 49th Street Portfolio Housing De Velopment. HPD has recorded 321 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 321
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 248
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 321
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the 1st room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the standing water at floor at basement
Feb 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at .. at basement
Feb 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at basement
Feb 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at basement
Feb 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement
Feb 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at building front
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective granite riser at 1st tread form bottom at building front.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at all yards
May 12, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inopertable in the entire apartment located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash at window 2nd from east at front areaway
May 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring counter balances at upper window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4FE
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead at roof
May 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile riser at 1st tread at building entrance stairway
May 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock at fire exit gate at lot line at building front
May 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 17898546 issued 08-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 8, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 1FE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 20, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jun 16, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - 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
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation # 35243674k issued on 08/29/2023 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records., file a certifi
Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Wwop. at the time of my inspection i observed wood deck erected at rear of building (exposure 3)without a proper permit on file., obtain permit
Mar 26, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. illegal class "a" apartment created at cellar for living. disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at wat
Aug 29, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partition erected illegally creating room for living located in cellar used in conjunction with 1st story apartment #1fe. remedy
Aug 29, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for violating conditions.nov#35383493x issue date 3/18/19.remedy:file a certificate of correction.
Dec 23, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for viollating conditions.nov#35383492y issued date 3/8/19.remedy:file a certificate of correction.
Dec 23, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. dob records indicate building to be legally approved as a class "a" multi dwelling. now apt#4fw having 2 guests w/o host staying f
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt #4fw. class "j" remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code) for transient use at apt#4fw. remedy:discon
Mar 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner-lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt #4fw. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. dob records indicate that bldg should be occupied as a classa md apt. now apt #2fw illegally converted used as a transient use.
Nov 10, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 fortransient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903;27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
(misc)bc1014.1failure to comply w/exit & exit access doorway requirements note:@ cellar level (2) class "a" apts exist with one means of egress as well as 6'ceiling heights.rem:vacate (2) class "a" cellar apt
Mar 24, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit: noted: at basement having erected full height partitons creating a 1 bedroom apt,kitchen,3pc bathroom plumbing,electrical work,all work is 100% complete & appears to be occupied. no permit on
Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records noted: at basement,1 bdrm apt,kitchen,3pc bathrm h.p.d. i card state basement only. remedy: discontinue illegal use &/or amend c of o.
Jan 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at the cellar at the front or north section of cellar an apt has been built & is complete with bedroom,kitchen & bathroom,kitchen & bathroom. all work performed w/o a permit.
Dec 18, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as pe 28-118.3.1 28-118.3.2. noted: at the cellar at the front/north part of cellar an apt has been built w/o a permit & occupied. there is a 2nd means of
Dec 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at basement level having erected full height partitions to create bathroom with 3pc & rooms at various location plumbing & electrical work as well. fire rating material has been
Aug 11, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. 1- masonry wall has been removed at front creating a hazardous condition. 2- now wood stairs are being erected at front exterior. remedy: stop all work- file plans
Aug 5, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: section of masonry stoop at front and ornamental stoop cornice is missing and defective. remedy: provide adequate protection. files report from a licensed
Aug 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close
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- Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 28, 2026 · Apt 4RE
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3RW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1FW
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 4FWAPA
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 4FWAPA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 4FWAPA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 3RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 3RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1FE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 1FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 4FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt APT4FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 1FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 1FE
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 4RE
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 2FW
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,695 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1039 / 55
- Assessed value
- $1,582,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #112269, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 338 West 49 Street
Who owns 338 West 49 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp West 49th Street Portfolio Housing De Velopment.
Does 338 West 49 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 321 housing violations at this property.
Is 338 West 49 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 65% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 338 West 49 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 338 West 49 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.