538 West 47 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01075-0051Map
Owner of record: Midtown West Poperties LLC
538 West 47 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Midtown West Poperties LLC. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 160
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 64
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit sliding door at entrance in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 2D
Open — 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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective peephole at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconys all stories all parts, building front at fire escape
Mar 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing at east parapet walls
Apr 15, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts required.
Feb 16, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Feb 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2,3,5th sty balcony,front north at fire escape
Dec 12, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2006 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles on 1st to 3rd stories at public hall
Aug 23, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2nd & 3rd sty front north at fire escape
Aug 23, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ( flower pots ) at 2nd and 3rd balcony at fire escape at north
Feb 2, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front flower pots at fire escape, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front flower pots at fire escape, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles rear balconies all stys.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead at roof.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt assembly capable of being locked bulkhead to roof.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of lumber at 4 sty public hall.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in vestibule.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding at north wall in vestibule.
Jul 17, 1999
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 missing.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector 1 sty rear west apt d missing kern
Jun 7, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles locked to railing 5 sty public hall
Jun 1, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 5 sty public hall nroth sectino creating trip hazard
Jun 1, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration loftbed secured to north and west wall 1 sty rear west apt d rear room.
Mar 16, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cermaic tiles north wall & floor bathroom 1 sty southwest apt d./
Mar 11, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty northeast apt a.
Mar 11, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of humidity & dampness on wall 5 sty front west apt 4b front rooms. , section '' ''
Mar 11, 1993 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak over front room 5 sty front west apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 11, 1993 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color rear room east wall 1 sty rear apt c.
Mar 10, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty northeast apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Mar 10, 1993 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate shower head bathroom 3 sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b
Mar 10, 1993 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor required width decreased by obstruction.noted:front 2nd flr firescape obstructed by clay colored square flower pot.remedy:remove obstruction immediately.
May 24, 2007 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway at fire escapes balconies 2nd & 3rd sty obstructed! defect noted: observed the storage of baked clay flower pots at secondary means of egress obstructing egress. remedy: remove obstruction
Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16,32a,50a,1,b4a,37,38. no key or location info for access to boiler rm.
Jan 6, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
May 31, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 20, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 8,935 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1075 / 51
- Assessed value
- $1,220,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120544, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 538 West 47 Street
Who owns 538 West 47 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Midtown West Poperties LLC.
Does 538 West 47 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 West 47 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 45% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 538 West 47 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 West 47 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.