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527 West 48 Street

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01077-0017Map

Owner of record: 527 West 48th St. LLC

527 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 527 West 48th St. LLC. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
88
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
140

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 20% of the building's 20 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 88

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective grout at shower in the bathroom located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective tiles at ceiling south and east walls in shower in the bathroom located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt2rw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at 5th story at front at 1st fire escape from east at south

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at 4th story at front at 1st fire escape from east at south

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sash at north 1 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane, upper sash at window in the bathroom located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at west rear yard

    Mar 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fw , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balancing at lower sash at window at west in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fw , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around base at standing shower in the kitchenette located at apt 5fw , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Mar 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ,ceiling and trim in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at shower stall (18 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the door knob. in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls. in the 4th room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls. in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door closet at north wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5fw, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2016

    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 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    50(a) 21(a) 36, 50(b) hb smith cast iron hot water heating ber, gas,2003 50(a) crack in flue pipe seal to chimney base. 36- boiler installed and in operation with no registration in force. boiler inspection and

    Jan 12, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt APT2RW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1FE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2021 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 5FW

    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 (C4)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
10,730 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1077 / 17
Assessed value
$1,076,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117603, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 527 West 48 Street

Who owns 527 West 48 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 527 West 48th St. LLC.

Does 527 West 48 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.

Is 527 West 48 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 527 West 48 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 527 West 48 Street?

It has 20 residential units and 21 units in total.

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