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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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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  • I

    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
  • I

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.