521 West 48 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01077-0020Map
Owner of record: 521 Emmut Properties LLC
521 West 48 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 15 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 521 Emmut Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 4
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 7D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 10, 2018
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 26, 2016
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to comply and submit certificate of corrections for violation # 35676619l issued on 03/14/2024 for failure to maintain building: high- rise to provide exit sign requirement(s) within exits, comply with
Sep 11, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b and 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #918452. remedy: submit acceptab
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. work does not conform to job #120810051. noted: at apt 7d penthouse level bedroom converted to 2 bedrms with bathrm out of be
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: at apartment 7d penthouse level erected full height partition walls with doors to create 2 additional bedrooms., obtain all permits
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to dob records. signed off job #120810051 indicates 7d penthouse level as 1 bedroom w/bathrm inside, open area family rm and 2nd 3pc bathrm. noted: observed penthouse level converted to 3 bdr
Apr 10, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide exit signs noted 2 floor thru 7 floor exit door in 1 hallway a and b stairs exit sign visible to clearly indicate the direction of egress.rem:comply with code.
Mar 14, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
28-301.1,hose outlet valves not provided/does not meet code standards.insp time 1:48pm.@ time of insp i observed fire stand pipe hose valvesnot as per nyfd standerd on fl 4,6,& roof.as per codes bc 905.4 & nfpa
Feb 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 7D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 6F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 12,613 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1077 / 20
- Assessed value
- $2,501,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #143752, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.
Questions about 521 West 48 Street
Who owns 521 West 48 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 521 Emmut Properties LLC.
Does 521 West 48 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 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 521 West 48 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 West 48 Street?
It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.