525 West 49 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0016Map
Owner of record: Homes For The Homeless Institute, INC.
525 West 49 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 47 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Homes For The Homeless Institute, INC.. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 11 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 24
- 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 29, 2026
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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet at west in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical. vent at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department under base cabinet at south and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq feet under base cabinet at south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet under base cabinet at south and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6h lower level, 6th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Nov 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Nov 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and door casing in the 1st room from north located at apt 6h lower level, 6th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 6H
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 22, 2024
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 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt B
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Sep 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- 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 13, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Aug 4, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 24, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Sep 11, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Draft inducer fan not operating, not interlocked-combustible material in boiler room.
Jun 6, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use 05l: door restrictor defective - this is a safety issue for the riding public
Oct 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner service equipment.gas fired dryers.observed & photographed in bsmnt-5 gas fired cloth dryers conected to gas lines w/ residential gas flex connectors.dryers ven
Sep 17, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.rem:file an amended report following remedial repairs o
Mar 26, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building north elevation observe storage stored on fire escape landing blocking and in the pathway(flower pots,chair).remedy:mainatin exterior bldging;remove all stoarage,flower pot
Dec 1, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify d.o.b./ obtain permit prior to use/ ins off c-hooks in connection with suspended scaffold. noted: notification expired on 12/16/08 rem: notify the department
Feb 4, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o rigger's license. remedy: comply with code.
Oct 15, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 6H
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2013 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 25, 2013 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 28, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 2D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 30, 2012 · Apt C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 1, 2012 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 2D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 4, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2011 · Apt 6I
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 47
- Building area
- 26,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,396 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1078 / 16
- Assessed value
- $4,274,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111071, last renewed Dec 17, 2024.
Questions about 525 West 49 Street
Who owns 525 West 49 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Homes For The Homeless Institute, INC..
Does 525 West 49 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 West 49 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 525 West 49 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 West 49 Street?
It has 47 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.