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537 West 49 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0012Map

Owner of record: 517 West 180th Street LLC

537 West 49 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 517 West 180th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

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
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 19 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 · 91

  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 3, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 18

    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
  • 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
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  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Oct 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 1, 2016

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2016

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening a slide lock with eye installed at the bulkhead's door, roof.

    Jun 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect retaining wall at east at at front areaway

    May 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front stack , east side at third story at party wall balcony

    May 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at building front parapit

    May 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective anchor post of east handrail assembly at building front entrance stair to at stoop

    May 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective masonry stair tread 1 up at front entrance stair to building at front areaway

    May 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items ,front stack , west side fourth story at party wall balcony

    May 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2016 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 missing at lobby, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 lobby, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2016 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2016 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and vinyl tiles floor covering in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2016 · Apt 9

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon at the riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missinig in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at the ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon at the riser in the 3rd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material all walls at vestibule , 1st story

    Jul 11, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2009 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 11, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 11, 2020

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. roof top exit door in state of disrepair with alarm device housing displaced and door unable to close due to chain and weights temporarily and haphazardly

    Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.note:at time of inspection i observed newly erected steel structure consist of approx.5x5 tubal metal post attached 40i beam bracing warped deteriorating ceiling.welded components reqire t

    Aug 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner note:at time of inspection i observed a tree stomp and roots protruding through rear basement window.roots causes significant damage to basement structual w

    Aug 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg appurtenances noted:fire balcony @ apt 16 therailing dislodged injury a tenant @ time of insp.make safe.rem:submit engineers report on condition of all fire escapes & balcones,maintain

    Apr 27, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner,failure to provide# of required means of egress for every fl per bc 101.8.1 & 27-366.noted:fire balcony @ apt 16 47th fl has been compromised @ time of insp.m

    Apr 27, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. defects noted: 3rd floor apt #11 at rear of bldg exposure #3 having fire escape balcony & adjoining bldg metal decking loose & separated from bldg creating haz

    Aug 6, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 24, 2021 · Apt NO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 5

    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
9,523 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1078 / 12
Assessed value
$966,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116558, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 537 West 49 Street

Who owns 537 West 49 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 517 West 180th Street LLC.

Does 537 West 49 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 West 49 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 537 West 49 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 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.