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245 East 49 Street

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01323-0020Map

Owner of record: The Republic Of Sierra Leone

245 East 49 Street is a miscellaneous property built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10017. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Republic Of Sierra Leone. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 19 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

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 · 25

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 5, 2018

    Open — Info 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 6, 2017

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 1, 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a written designation for change in managing agent of building.

    Apr 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Aug 13, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.

    Aug 13, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg of cellar thru out.

    Mar 28, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective & or painted sprinkler heads pub hall all stys.

    Mar 28, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front.

    Mar 28, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed damaged cornice/deteriorated cornice at parapet level, damaged facade veneer, damaged bricks window opening, no water proof of damaged window opening muliilocation at expo 1 south elevation. remedy: owner to repair and/or replace

    Mar 11, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.as noted at the time of inspection,i observed on exp1 south elev,missing windows on al l floors,defective bricks and stucco are at all window opening.remedy: repair and/or replace all windows and masonry

    Aug 11, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 18, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 18, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 18, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 21, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 30, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 30, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 16, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection no construction activities, i observed 8 foot jobsite fence constructed without window viewing panels to see into jobsite in case of an emergency.provide viewing panels as required for

    Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection no active construction recorded, i observed jobsite fence not provided with window viewing panels to see into jobsite incase of an emergency.provide widow panels on jobsite as required

    Aug 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. exposure#1 construction fence is poorly maintained with posters on the entire front., repair and or replace; repair/replace. remove posters

    Jun 2, 2025 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed construction fence at exposures# 1, upon reviewing department records (bis/dob now) it was found that the fence permit (122921393) was expired on 02/24/2022. an active permit is required for the enti

    Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection, i observed construction site fence at front under job # 122921393-01-eq-fn exp. 02/24/2022 has expired and is not renewed in dob records.

    Mar 18, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed construction fence in place at exp#1, upon review the department records ( bis & dob now) observed that construction fence permit# 122921393, was expired on 2/24/2022 and has not been renewed renew con

    Nov 2, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed a construction fence in place at exp.#1, upon researching the d.o.b. data-base, i observed the permit for the construction fence had expired on 2/24/2022, renew permit.

    Oct 27, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to saefguard all person and property affected by construction operations note at the time of my inspection i observed roof at 243 5-20-21 and fdny discored chimney was covered with bluetarp comply with

    May 21, 2021 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    3309.10=inadequate by protection note at the time of my inspection i observed roof protection at 243 e 49 st not to code specifications comply with code bring roof protection to code

    May 21, 2021 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    3309.12-failure to protect chimney note at the time of my inspection i observed chimney at 243 not to code speicifcation not 3 above construction site comply with code raise chimney

    May 21, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    3309.10 roof protection inadequate@adjacent property.atoi 4stybldg.observed roof protection for adjacent property inadequate missing wood plank wasnt covered by flameretardent plywood.skylights,mechanical equip

    Apr 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or property post permit for [email protected]:@time of insp,observed expired permit posted on const fence for permit site job#122921393-01-al1 expiration10/11/21.post/properly post permit.

    Feb 23, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. at time of inspection on a 4th sty bldg. observed sidewalk shed erected observed the corrigated metal was not constructed along the edges of the parapet

    Feb 12, 2021 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3314.8.1 missing safety netting. at the inspection on a 4 sty bldg. observed sidewalk shed & job site fence install. i observed the safety netting from the sidewalk shed to the fence was missing w/a 30m ca

    Feb 12, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sidewalk shed where required.note:at the time of my inspection of a 04story building construction work in progress,i observed construction work on the facade and roof level at a height exceding 40 feet above gr

    Jul 9, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.note:at the time of my inspection,i observed that vertical extension at roof level was framed and formed,while there were a stop work order on exte

    Jul 9, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to insitute and maintain safety measures and temporary construction equipment.note:at the time of my inspection,construction work inprogress.i observed demolition performed on the windows(lintels,and wi

    Feb 22, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg. occupied wihtout a valid certificate of occupancy under alt. 282184 remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.

    Jun 27, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Miscellaneous property (Z4)
Year built
1926
Floors
3
Residential units
1
Building area
4,211 ft²
Lot area
1,807 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1323 / 20
Assessed value
$1,232,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133376, last renewed Nov 4, 2015.

Questions about 245 East 49 Street

Who owns 245 East 49 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Republic Of Sierra Leone.

Does 245 East 49 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 245 East 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 245 East 49 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 245 East 49 Street?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.