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520 West 47 Street

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01075-0042Map

Owner of record: 520 West 47th Street, LLC

520 West 47 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 520 West 47th Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on April 22, 2024. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
116

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 22, 2024

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
4
About 50% of the building's 8 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 83

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak around the window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and west wall approx 8 sq feet at public hall, 1st story original violation 14605211 issued 07-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling near heat riser pipe in the 5th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric outlet at north wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and west wall approx 8 sq feet at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Oct 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe in the 5th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective gutter clogged with debris at roof at south

    Sep 27, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at door entrance to building , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilng at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 27, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (4 sq ft) at rear at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy-duty lockset assembly at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed at second window from east at building front , 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (4 sq ft) at rear at public hall, 1st story original violation 14555531 issued 15-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at washbasin. in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 29, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble saddle at door in the entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire-retardant ceiling at rear at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system

    Apr 28, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective balance spring, bottom sash east and west window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2009 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Atoi violation issued for failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises. scaffolding erected at expo#3 under permit# m01397840-i1 gc fail to post permit on site, post/properly post permit; post p

    Jun 18, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi scaffold errected at exp.#3. active permit m01397840-i1 on record. observed installation does not conform to approved plans on record; pg. eq-100.00 & eq-101.00 in regard to scaffold width and size of sect

    Jun 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner @5fl #5e- a locking device that requires alley to operate has places on door to room that has only secondary means of egress acess to fire escape tenant

    Dec 7, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit ; noted at apartment 5e on 5 th floor level observed living room is sub-divided. install full height partitions and door to create one bedroom and one locked room in living room. this alte

    Oct 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed key locking device on bedroom door at apartment 5e on 5th floor., provide legal hardware

    Oct 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection there is flower pots,air conditioner & decoration lights on fire escape obstructing safe egress on fire escape at front of

    Jun 11, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. defects noted: at time of inspection there is a leaking waste line in hallway at 1st fl. water damage evident in walls & ceilings by pipe causing mold

    Jun 11, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to erect exhaust duct system to proper height. at klm printing& graphics. unsafe practice noted: (1)observed exhaust system for printing which used chemical that generates fume, odor and toxic gas were

    Apr 26, 2006 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit! work noted at klm printing and graphics on the first floor. 1) erected a wood frame structure at approximately 10x30x7'-4"high (in front) within the printing shop. using. 6"x2"joists and

    Oct 13, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupacny contrary to that allowed according to d.o.b. records d.o.b indicate premises to be occupied as boiler rm / storage cellar now occupired as plumbing business noted : racks with cast iron & copper pipes

    Jan 8, 2003

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian : defect is rear wall ajacent to metro north rail line major structureal craks tru - out interior at cellar level floor joists in disrepair josits cracked and in need of replacement 1st floo

    Jan 8, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 3E

    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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
7,175 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1075 / 42
Assessed value
$1,493,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109681, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 520 West 47 Street

Who owns 520 West 47 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 520 West 47th Street, LLC.

Does 520 West 47 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 520 West 47 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 520 West 47 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 520 West 47 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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