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544 West 49 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01077-0057Map

Owner of record: 544 West LLC

544 West 49 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 544 West LLC. HPD has recorded 827 housing violations here, most recently on June 24, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
827
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
737

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jun 24, 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
18
About 90% of the building's 20 apartments
Down from 20 in 2018

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 · 827

  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Jun 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18849785 issued 03-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in vestibule hall , 1st story

    Jan 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in vestibule hall , 1st story

    Jan 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at vestibule hall , 1st story

    Jan 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at front areaway

    Jun 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq ft at the north wall and 10 sq ft at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 22 sq ft at west wall in the closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 5 sq. ft. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 1, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificat of occupancy or building dept records. noted in cellar below apartment #1 and #2 on 1st flr accessory space as noted in job #140594104 on 1st flor access

    Feb 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Zr-12-10(6)(n)misc. violations of the zoning resolution,erected a 6'high by 8" wide by 11'long enclosure indicated as terrace on job #140594104.zoning indicates enclosed area exceeds 3'feet 8inch allowable heig

    Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway obstructed egress.at time of inspection observed 6'height by 8" wide by 11'length acousticalwooden structure at rear yard enclosing fire escape.there is a door wi

    Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents under job #140544506 which indicates terrace wood deck to be open with no walls or doorway.at time of inspection a 6'high 8"wide 11'long open at time of

    Jul 13, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. noted: temporary shoring at 1st fl to cellar is defective & does not reflect required material structural integrity,cut joists,

    Nov 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. in apt #s 13, 16, 14 and 20 a lot of extension are being in use for the refrigeratiors, above the st

    Nov 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at apt 2 at 1st fl towards exp#3,fully gutted w/all fire stopping material removed. at cellar level to floor at

    Nov 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no guardrails. at apt 2 floor joists have been cut 1/3 removed leaving an open & unprotected space of approx 3'x10' opening in

    Nov 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit. observed at 10:20am electrical demo of apt #2 removalof wires outlet switches boxes and light fixtures throughout the entire apt. rem: obtain permit.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. at time of inspec tion 2:30pm at address agove in apt 7. i observed behind stove that stove was connected with 2 flexible connectors through gas valve.utili

    Mar 28, 2016

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 20, 2026$2,000,000Rentals - walkup apartments20

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1909
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
8,800 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1077 / 57
Assessed value
$722,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123354, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 544 West 49 Street

Who owns 544 West 49 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 544 West LLC.

Does 544 West 49 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 827 housing violations at this property.

Is 544 West 49 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 544 West 49 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 544 West 49 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.