438 West 49 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01058-0052Map
Owner of record: 438 W 49 St Owners Corp
438 West 49 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 438 W 49 St Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 11
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide : security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance and vestibule door
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance and vestibule door
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 public hallway , 1st story
Aug 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box public hallway , 1st story
Aug 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
Aug 27, 2015
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., 1st story
Aug 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 13, 2004
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 29, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed. noted: the iron gate that leads from the basement to the street is pad-lock obstructing the egress creating hazardous condition. remedy: remove obstruction.
Dec 23, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt 4-D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt 4-D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt 4-D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt 4-D
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt 4-D
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | $380,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,925 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1058 / 52
- Assessed value
- $1,365,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111091, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 438 West 49 Street
Who owns 438 West 49 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 438 W 49 St Owners Corp.
Does 438 West 49 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 West 49 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 438 West 49 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 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.