Does 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan currently has 16 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 11 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan received?

541 West 49th Street, Manhattan has received 82 complaints in the last 12 months and 1 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 36 complaints.

Is 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (36 complaints), 2. DOOR/WINDOW (9 complaints), 3. UNSANITARY CONDITION (8 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan currently has 3 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan was filed on June 12, 2026. In total, 188 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan?

541 West 49th Street, Manhattan currently has 16 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 11 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

541 West 49th Street, Manhattan has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

541 West 49th Street, Manhattan

📍 Chelsea, Manhattan Built 1910 66 units Class C1 Residential

Registered to LAV BAUTA LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

16 Open Violations

3C 11B 2A

82 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

1 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 3 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 16% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 13 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

36(46%)

DOOR/WINDOW

9(11%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

8(10%)

PLUMBING

8(10%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

6(8%)

PAINT/PLASTER

5(6%)

ELECTRIC

4(5%)

WATER LEAK

3(4%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Failed for Rat Activity Most Recent Result

2026-06-05 Most Recent Date

2026-06-05 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2026-03-11 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-12-15 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-09-24 Initial Passed

2025-04-29 Compliance Passed

2025-04-01 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-11-20 Compliance Passed

2024-10-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-12-19 Compliance Passed

2022-11-02 Initial Passed

2022-11-02 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2022-02-22 Compliance Passed

2022-01-10 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2021-11-22 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2021-11-05 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2021-09-01 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2019-12-30 Compliance Passed

2019-09-24 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2019-07-18 Compliance Passed

2019-06-11 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2019-04-26 Compliance Passed

2019-04-11 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2018-06-21 Initial Passed

2017-08-17 Initial Passed

2017-01-12 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A

11 Class B

3 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-02-16

Class C Active roach infestation 2025-08-27

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Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , SECTION ''541''

2026-02-16 ▼

Violation ID: #18649313

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , SECTION ''541''

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''543''

2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190818

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''543''

Class C § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; MISSING 3 WINDOW GUARDS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 53, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''453''

2024-12-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17541945

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; MISSING 3 WINDOW GUARDS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 53, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''453''

Class B 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF FLIES OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION , 6th STORY

2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190816

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF FLIES OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION , 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE SMOKE DETECTOR (BUILDING 543) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''543''

2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190819

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE SMOKE DETECTOR (BUILDING 543) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''543''

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM AT BUILDING FRONT TO PANEL AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 62, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190817

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM AT BUILDING FRONT TO PANEL AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 62, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE CO DETECTOR (BUILDING 543) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''543''

2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190820

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE CO DETECTOR (BUILDING 543) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''543''

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 20 SQ .FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 64, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''543''

2025-07-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18104820

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 20 SQ .FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 64, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''543''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 64, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''543''

2025-07-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18104824

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 64, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''543''

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQFT AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 53, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''453'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17541946 ISSUED 06-DEC-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2024-12-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17823703

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQFT AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 53, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''453'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17541946 ISSUED 06-DEC-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL (APPROX. 2 SQ FT) IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''541'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17002755 ISSUED 23-MAY-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2024-05-23 ▼

Violation ID: #17307461

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL (APPROX. 2 SQ FT) IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''541'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17002755 ISSUED 23-MAY-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class B § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-04-02 ▼

Violation ID: #16791317

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 8 SQ.FT. AT EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16648094 ISSUED 03-FEB-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2024-02-03 ▼

Violation ID: #17025401

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 8 SQ.FT. AT EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16648094 ISSUED 03-FEB-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL APPROX 6 SQ.FT AND SOUTH WALL APPROX 6 SQ.FT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-01-13 ▼

Violation ID: #16592021

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-01-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL APPROX 6 SQ.FT AND SOUTH WALL APPROX 6 SQ.FT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 60, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

2026-06-17 ▼

Violation ID: #19014152

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CASEING AROUND DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 62, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''541''

2025-12-31 ▼

Violation ID: #18542016

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CASEING AROUND DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 62, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''541''

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 541 West 49th Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Chelsea in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 27.3× the Chelsea average · top 28% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 82 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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