538 West 48 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01076-0051Map
Owner of record: Tsq Hotel LLC
538 West 48 Street is a hotel built in 2010 in Manhattan, 10036. The owner of record is Tsq Hotel LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 52
- ECB violations
- 29
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
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HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 52
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.noted at the t ime of inspection,i observed at exposure 3 crack window pane on 2nd fl remedy:repair and/or replace
Sep 9, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg. obsrvd on exp 1,2&4 missing coping stone @ some section on parapet. exp 1 n.elev damaged mortar joints on parapet brick wrk. exp3 w.elev: damaged, demolished brick wall, from 2nd flr to parapet remedy: repair/replace damaged masonry bricks & coping stone & dmaged mortar joints
Feb 3, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. note: observe @ exp 4(w.elev) large verticle cracks @ masonry on sw corner. also observed open sections of bricks @ exp#1/3 (n/s elev) ne & se corners, and missing coping @ roof parapet wall & large step cracks at bulkhead on se/sw corners. remedy: fix and/or replace
Sep 12, 2024
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Jun 3, 2024
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, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
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 - 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2021
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, 2020
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, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p36644
Jun 21, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p36643
Jun 21, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p29568
Oct 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p36643
Oct 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p36644
Sep 23, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 29
- Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. noted at the time of inspection i observed defective/inadequate shed conditions i.e. damaged/rotted mudsills on multiple locations and damaged/rotted par
Sep 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications.as noted:at the time of inspection i observed on sidewalk shed:rotted parapet panels,damagedparapet panels at several locations.rem:conform shed to code specifica
Feb 3, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with code requirement for 3307.4.7 storage zones. observed street storage area related to the construction has bricks pile adjacent to a sidewalk shed, and such area is not closed with a fence
Aug 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with code requirement for 3307.4.7, creating hazardous to pedestrians entering the area. observed 20 cy dumpster debris along with structural steel corners beams in street adjacent to a sidewa
Apr 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 8a & 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #918458.remedy:submit acceptable requir
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
3314.4.2.4 failure to have supervision @site as per code.noted,@time of my insp of above site observed workers working on suspended scaffold&some getting ready to leave.inquired for the rigger foreman was infor
Feb 23, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioenrs order contained in summons/violation #35264733y issued on 11-3-2017, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d) (2) file a certifica
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35174195r issued on 04/20/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2011 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). remedy: file a cert of correction.
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.6.5.1 unsafe conditions(sidewalk shed)at the time of inspection at a 12 story alt,i observed on the ground and roof level on top of sidewalk shed had alot of material,debris tools,equipment on the entire s
Apr 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35375709x issued on 02-11-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work does not conform to approvced documents. no cert of correc
Jul 10, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35375709x issued on 2/11/19 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1. and 1rcny 102-01.no c/ of/ c on file .compl
May 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35375711p issued on 2/11/19 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1. and 1rcny 102-01.no c/ of/ c on file .compl
May 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved documents. at time of inspection noted scaffold at rear of building exp2/3 that was installed only on exp2not exp2 and 3 failing to completely wrap building corner contrary to
Feb 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard person & property from construction operations. @time of inspection on an active jobsite removing & replacing brick at the 10th fl rear(exp 2/3)noted scaffolding/netting did not fully enclo
Feb 11, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.2 failure to maintain.at time of inspection observed supported scaffold in place with netting not maintained. remedy:comply to code maintain netting.
Jan 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify the department prior to installation of suspended scaffold. note: at time of inspection, i observed suspended scaffold on site without notification. contractor tried calling in notification dur
Aug 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building & appretnances.roof level @ mechanical room,observed 1 "step cracks @ brick wall facing east & west elevations;cracks @ coping stones on south elevation exposure 3 facing n
Nov 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide safety measure such as sidewalk shed, fence etc to protect public from unsafe conditions as per 1rcny 103-04 & as per notification of unsafe condition complaint # 1421165 by re/pe dated 4/12/
Apr 20, 2016 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no handrails.noted: building erected under job#110379518-nb to the 11th flr. both stairwells are missing hand rails from 1st
Feb 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have site safety manager on active job site partial stop work order issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted at premises at time of inspection observed active job site with no site safety manager present
Aug 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide dot permit at time of inspection observed a 30 yardcontainer front of job site on 48th st. no dot permit for container on street. rem:provide dot permit.
Aug 1, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
3313.1:no fdny permit for storage & use of (accetynye) & oxygen at time of inspection observed accetyne & oxygen tank on flr no fdny permit for storage & use. rem:stop all use of accetyne & oxygen proved fdny p
Aug 1, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.12 hoist failure to have elevator in readiness - steel & block formed to the 8th fl,approx 85'high hoist not in readiness - no temp for hoist. remedy: stop all work above 75' 7th fl - provide hoist
Oct 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.1.3 contractors ( ) not fire retardant ( ) shed not as per code - plywood no longer applies - most have sheetrock orsheet metal. ( ) approx 12'x 8' made of metal framing & plywood
Oct 11, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3307.5.1)failure to have watch persons.as noted:@ time of inspection @ above construction site observed.site closed & all the gates locked w/ chain & padlock.i knock on the fence & wait for 25min no one respo
May 14, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved site safety plans.as noted:@ time of inspection @ above active construction site bldg up to 2 fle observed that no overhead protection provided on adjoining property @ exp#2 &
May 11, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3301.1.2. failure to comply w/nyc fire code. no permit for oxygenand acetylene - noted: 2 oxygen tanks & ore (bectyhere) tank found at south end of site - no permits, no cage obtained - for these tanks.
Apr 12, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
C3304.8)drainage-@ time of inspection observed excavation area full of stagnant water.remedy:drain water from excavated area.
Oct 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Inadequate details on approved plans for excavation & support of excavation & underpinning adjoining bldgs @ exposure3.noted:work ongoing under nb permit#110379518.architectural plan dimensions show 9'6" 1st fl
Jul 14, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $26,500,000 | Other hotels | 1 |
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 2010
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 61,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,042 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1076 / 51
- Assessed value
- $11,611,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 538 West 48 Street
Who owns 538 West 48 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tsq Hotel LLC.
Does 538 West 48 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 538 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 538 West 48 Street built?
City records list 2010 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.