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544 West 50 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0055Map

Owner of record: Flgsp 544-548 W 50 St LLC

544 West 50 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 Flgsp 544-548 W 50 St LLC. HPD has recorded 166 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
166
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
331

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 13, 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
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 166

  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges at bulkhead door to roof

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

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

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

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

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock installed at fire egress door in the 4th room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3fw, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3fw, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisiting of acostic ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisiting of acoustic ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of acoustic ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balances at lower sash window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl flooring in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fire escape window lower sash spring balances in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling drop throughout in the 5th room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling drop throughout in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling drop throughout in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling drop throughout in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit lower window sash at at the first window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling throughout in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling throughout in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling throughout in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set. in the entrance located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Apr 30, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 15, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. at the time of my inspection at approx 1:57pm on 3-7-17 @ above address i observed in cellar boiler room 2 newly installed hot water heaters w/all new hot

    Mar 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate,form,application etc containing a material false statements. at the time of my inspection at approx 1:57pm on 3-7-17 @ above address i observed in cellar boiler room 2 newly installed 100 ga

    Mar 7, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Construction work in 1st floor rear west apt. non-conforming work: interior partitions are being framed with 1 5" metal studs and 2"x4" lumber not 3 metal studs as per plan. remedy: conform to approved plan.

    Jun 14, 1989 · Penalty $50

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4FW

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4FW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door to dumbwaiter

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 5FE

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 31, 2026$6,779,371Rentals - walkup apartments20

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,275 ft²
Lot area
2,569 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1078 / 55
Assessed value
$684,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117951, last renewed Apr 21, 2026.

Questions about 544 West 50 Street

Who owns 544 West 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Flgsp 544-548 W 50 St LLC.

Does 544 West 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 166 housing violations at this property.

Is 544 West 50 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 544 West 50 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 544 West 50 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.