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544 Academy Street

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02217-0029Map

Owner of record: Steb Realty Corp

544 Academy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 57 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Steb Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 590 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 51 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
590
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
1,010

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 16, 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
51
About 89% of the building's 57 apartments
Up from 50 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 · 590

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor of lower base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from east located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at west, east and south walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at bsmt-apt bb4, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door , section at north

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit lower sash at window in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sqft at west wall and at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bb2, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18304412 issued 17-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the bathroom , the 1st room from east at center, the 1st room from east at north, the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 31a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 31A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch plate at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at balcony at fire escape, 2nd story

    Aug 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches beyond sill at balcony at fire escape, 2nd story

    Aug 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Sep 15, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed exterior facades wall instate of disrepair conditions with vertical & step cracks on expo # 02. also observed cement stucco cracks & disrepair on ceiling emergency exit walkway al

    Jul 24, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ exp#2, east fire passage, metal gate to street from rear outside yard has eye rings to chain & padlock gate. fire passage btwn side yard to street is

    Oct 26, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354. 50a flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney 50b flue pipe need support 50c pressure relief valve on oil line leaking 50d boiler rm not a srorage rm

    Dec 12, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or bldg dept records. occupancy noted: basement level, east side (exp #2). space at rear of alleyway occupied as upholstery shop, contrary to c of o #10592 dated

    Jul 8, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit noted in apt bj removed part of fl to exposed joists removed 80-90% of fire rated materials from walls and ceilings w/o proper permits apt is under vacate order 168/2008 at time of inspection

    Nov 18, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at the 1stfl south elevation, second apt from the west bldg apt 8j. the fl. is severely slopped, approx 6"in 10' as well as it sags & moves when walk

    Sep 12, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plan @ premises @ time of inspection failed to provide plans for work under alt #103612191 for work on hoists ina line apt's.remedy:stop all work provide approvd plans.

    Nov 12, 2006 · Penalty $130

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted:sunken floors & off level door headers (both up to 6')in bathrooms,kitchens,living rooms; with cracked walls & ceilings above off level headers; in apartments aa1, 215, 41a. r

    May 22, 2003 · Penalty $880

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted: sunken floors in bathroom and kitchen, up to 6" in ground floor atp aa1. structural stability may be compromised. remedy: repair all defective floors. provide engineer's rep

    Feb 10, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is: at apartment 30k floors sagg-ing approximately 4'inches throughout. remedy: make all necessary re- pairs forthwith.

    Apr 7, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior of building noted apartments or a line 1.11.21,31 &41 floors are saffing approximately 5"from hallway entrance door to rear bedrooms remedy provide engineers report for structural s

    Jun 14, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 12F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt BB4

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 42F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 12F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BB2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt B2

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
5
Residential units
57
Building area
38,820 ft²
Lot area
11,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2217 / 29
Assessed value
$1,185,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125161, last renewed Jul 6, 2026.

Questions about 544 Academy Street

Who owns 544 Academy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Steb Realty Corp.

Does 544 Academy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 590 housing violations at this property.

Is 544 Academy Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 51 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 57 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 544 Academy Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 544 Academy Street?

It has 57 residential units.

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