531 West 48 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01077-0015Map
Owner of record: 531 West 48th Street
531 West 48 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 531 West 48th Street. HPD has recorded 234 housing violations here, most recently on April 28, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 234
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 465
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 · 234
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 5th story
Apr 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead
Jul 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at exterior side of bulkhead door
Jul 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balace at lower window sash, south wall fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2019 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at building front
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower escutcheon plate at riser pipe at east in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower escutcheon plate at riser pipe at west in the 2nd room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 18
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sashes of 2nd window from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lockset installed on door preventing access to room with egress in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner in north fire escape window obstructing egress in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable lower and upper sash, at south fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 23, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 23, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
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 - 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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 27, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Atoi at rear yard observed unapproved/unsafe electrical installation. new conduit and lighting were installed at a temporary structure. electrical connections to the rear yard lighting were not properly install
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Atoi a temporary wooden structure, approximately 10 ft x 10 ft x 9 ft, was observed in the rear yard. furthermore, the structure is constructed of combustible material and is located directly on the property li
Jul 15, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi at first floor over front and rear doors , the emergency light on the combo exit sign is not functioning. the unit does not respond when the test button is pressed. repair or replacement is required to ens
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1,27-381.at time of inspection observed the exit sign without lighting located above
Aug 11, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Ec240.24(a).each occupanct shall have ready access to all over currentdevices protecting the conductors supplying that occupancy.apt #5 overcurrent device.circuit breaker is not readily accessible.rem:comply wi
Oct 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.the entire building hallways and apt#5:branch circuit wiring,receptacles outlets,lighting fixtures "not on file" rem:obtain permit.
Oct 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliances,or wiring in use.the entire #5 defective receptacles outlets are in use,emt is not secured.receptacles outlers are not se
Oct 20, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor @ area of refuge obstructed!obstruction noted:observed @ area of refuge the storage of construc.material debris doors,frames,casings & others w/approx.30 garbage bags full of debris
Nov 24, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/7d/16/48a/50/50a. 50-flue pipe size reduced 14" to 12" flue pipe into chimney base not sealed. clean out missing at base opening used bysecond boiler. 50a-boiler room light defective.
Aug 17, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/16/36/50/50a. 50-flue pipe not sealed to chimey. 50a-theaded end on boiler safty valve discharge
Aug 17, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:erecting partitions created a bathroom,installed non-fire rated doors and wooden stair leading from cellar to 1st floor-new layout of cellar.remedy:"stop all work",obtain all ap
Jul 23, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permitfor temporary construction shed sidewalk installed in front of the building remedy obtain a permit
May 29, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.,noted:renovation work being done in ground floor apt 2 removal of kitchen partitions.new bathroom framed out approx 60 percent of work done remedy:stop all work, obtain plans and approval
Jun 27, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.noted:construction debris stored in rear yard wood metal & plastic bags.remedy:remove debris,maintain bldg in accordance with bldg code
Jun 27, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances. water supply to toilet cut off, water damaged ceiling & walls in apt 2 on 1st fl. front west. remedy: maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances.
Nov 13, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt APT5
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt APT5
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 14
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 9
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 16
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,730 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1077 / 15
- Assessed value
- $1,370,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104133, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 531 West 48 Street
Who owns 531 West 48 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 531 West 48th Street.
Does 531 West 48 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 234 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 West 48 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 531 West 48 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 West 48 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.