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439 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

8
DOB Complaints
99
311 Housing Calls
60
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

44
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 44% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 439 West 48th Street

The 12-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 439 West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Sorabh Maheshwari, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. As of February 2025, there are open HPD complaints regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues and garbage/recycling storage conditions. Previous complaints from 2024-2025 include a door issue resolved in January 2025, plumbing concerns that were inspected and found to be compliant, and multiple unsanitary conditions including pest problems, mold, and ceiling paint issues that resulted in violations being issued.

Notably, the building has documented ongoing problems with garbage storage in hallways, with multiple violations in both 2024 and 2025 showing evidence of poor waste management practices. The property has a concerning history of non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements, with multiple active violations from 2021-2024 regarding the failure to maintain proper garbage receptacles and address accumulated refuse. There are also significant open violations related to plumbing, mold, and lighting issues in Apartment 1RW.

The building's Department of Buildings (DOB) record shows repeated concerns about illegal conversions and hotel rooms in residential buildings, with multiple Oath Violations served between 2019-2024, though recent inspections for illegal hotel rooms have resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. Environmental violations remain active from 2021, with penalties totaling $10,000 related to failure to comply with correction orders, and recent inspections have documented combustible household garbage as an immediate fire hazard. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, there have been consistent reports of rat activity, with bait applications being required throughout 2024. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported incidents in the last several filing periods.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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439 West 48th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 40% of buildings in Hell's Kitchen.

Building Characteristics

Total units 12
Year built 1901
Total area 8165 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
60
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
99
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
25
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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439 West 48th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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439 West 48th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 439 West 48th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-252025-02-25Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-02-252025-02-25Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-172025-01-31Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-172025-01-31Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-102024-12-05Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 439 West 48th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-04ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT BUILDING AT FRONT AREAWAY2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-22ACloseNone1RW§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-22ACloseNone1RW§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-22ACloseNone1RW§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 439 West 48th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-25 21:33PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGOpenHPD
2025-02-25 21:21UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2025-01-17 15:52PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-01-17 15:48DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-10-15 16:16UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 439 West 48th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16795772024-10-10CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-11-29Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-11-29)
16795782024-10-10CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2024-10-11Oath Violation Served (2024-10-11)
15769112021-07-16CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2021-07-16Oath Violation Served (2021-07-16)
15249292019-10-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2019-10-04Oath Violation Served (2019-10-18)
15195222019-08-21CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-10-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-10-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 439 West 48th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-05-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-05-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-05-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-05-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 439 West 48th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 439 West 48th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-10-170002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-03-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2021-12-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-08-140002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 439 West 48th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-08-04InitialPassed
2024-09-16CompliancePassed
2024-07-26InitialFailed for Other R
2024-03-18CompliancePassed
2024-03-01ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 439 West 48th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 439 West 48th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-1139127351NWEST 48TH HOLDINGS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 5TH FLOOR PUBLIC HALLWAY OBSTRUCTED BY COMBUSTIBLE HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE. CONDITION AN IMMEDIATE FIRE HAZARD. NOTE ROOF USEDRESOLVE312.00.0
2021-07-1635584639KWEST 48TH HOLDINGS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN VIO#35450511M ISSUED ON 10/04/2019 PURSUANT TO 28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY 102.01. REMEDY: FILE CEACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-07-1635584640HWEST 48TH HOLDINGS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV#35450510X ISSUED10/04/19 PURSUANT TO 28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY 102.01. REMEDY: FILE CERTACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-07-1635584641JWEST 48TH HOLDINGS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV#35450509Z ISSUED10/04/19 PURSUANT TO 28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY 102.01. REMEDY: FILE CERTACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-07-1635584642LWEST 48TH HOLDINGS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV#35450508R ISSUED10/04/19 PURSUANT TO 28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY 102.01. REMEDY: FILE CERTACTIVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 439 West 48th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 439 West 48th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 439 West 48th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 439 West 48th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 439 West 48th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 439 West 48th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 439 West 48th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 439 West 48th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 439 West 48th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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