The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 67% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 7. In ZIP 10036, 62% of residential buildings hold an A and
6% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
20 total — 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 16 class B, 2 class A. Oldest open since 2008-04-17.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
4 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 4).
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
$6,250 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
33 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (5) · Noise (4) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (4) · PAINT/PLASTER (4) · FLOORING/STAIRS (3) · Dirty Condition (2).
Filed construction activity
$40,807 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (3 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1901)
Yes
Six or more residential units (14)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
501 WEST 45TH STREET LLC
Head officer
PETER L GIAIMO
Managing agent
501 WEST 45TH STREET LLC
Last registered
2026-07-23
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$3,304,000
$1,486,800
2026
$3,786,000
$1,703,700
2027
$3,640,000
$1,638,000
The city's market estimate has risen
10% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Pet/Animal) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
5 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since
2014 (0 in the last three years).
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Times Sq-42 St — 1 2 3 7 A C E N Q R S W · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 10 Av / W 45 St — M11 · 150 ft
Citi Bike
W 47 St & 10 Ave · 500 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
33 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 2 of them about heat or hot water.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2026-06-12
Boiler inspection
2026-05-20
Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2026-05-15
Permit Sign — Signed-off
2026-05-14
Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 1 NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS AWNING AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2026-05-14
Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 2 ILLUMINATED NON-FLASHING ACCESSORY BUSINESS SIGNS. 1 SIGN FACING WEST 45TH STREET WORDING "Logo", "COFFEE", "BAGELS" AND 1
2026-04-26
311: Consumer Complaint — Other Store (Non-Food)
2026-04-05
311: Noise - Commercial — Banging/Pounding
2026-03-25
311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-03-18
Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-02-21
311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025-12-30
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-30
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-29Restaurant inspection: COFFEE T BAGELS — grade N
2026-08-27311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Storage Area Not Provided
2026-06-19311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2026-06-12Boiler inspection
2026-05-20Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2026-05-15Permit Sign — Signed-off
2026-05-14Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 1 NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS AWNING AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,500
2026-05-14Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 2 ILLUMINATED NON-FLASHING ACCESSORY BUSINESS SIGNS. 1 SIGN FACING WEST 45TH STREET WORDING "Logo", "COFFEE", "BAGELS" AND 1 $8,307
2026-04-26311: Consumer Complaint — Other Store (Non-Food)
2025-10-14ECB CLASS - 2 violation: AT TIME OF INSPECTION WORK COMPLETED UNDER PERMIT M 00835596-I1-GC EXPIRED ON 09/18/2023 HOWEVER FAILURE TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF $6,250
2025-10-08DOB complaint, category ?
2025-08-30311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2023-04-17311: Street Condition — Line/Marking - After Repaving
2023-03-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-03-22Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2023-03-02Job filed: File to rebuilt parapet wall facade exposure 2 and repair facade as per violation 35644242Y 35562653J & 39044423J as per commissioner order . no ch$30,000
2023-03-01311: Dirty Condition — Dog Waste
2023-01-19DOB violation C: FTM BLDG SAFE CNDN:AT EXP2(FACE 510 W46 ST),ROOF LVL BRICKWALL DISREPR W/BOWING AREAS OF BRK,WEATHERED+SANDY MORTAR JOIST+LOOSEBRCK
2023-01-19DOB violation C: FTM BLDG SAFE CNDN:AT EXP2(FACE 510 W46 ST0,ROOF LVL BRICKWALL DISREPR W/BOWING AREAS OF BRK,WEATHERED+SANDY MORTAR JOIST+LOOSEBRCK
2022-06-05311: Water System — LOW WATER PRESSURE - WLWP
2022-06-02311: Water System — LOW WATER PRESSURE - WLWP
2022-05-11DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2022-03-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-03-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-03-08HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-03-04Boiler inspection
2022-02-15HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-02-10ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S)OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED BUILDING FACADE WALL AT EXP #1 #2 #3 STE$6,250
2022-01-19DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021
2021-10-29ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED:ATO MY INSP I OBSERVED BLDG FACADE WALL EXP1,2,3 W/STEP CRACKS IN WALL&MIS$25,000
2021-10-13DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-10-01311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2021-09-30311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2021-09-07ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39044423J ISSUED7/14/21 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-0$5,000
2021-08-12DOB violation C: FTM BLDG SAFE CONDN:AT EXP2(FACE 510 W 46 ST),ROOF LEVL BRICK WALL WAS IN DISREPAIR W/BOWING AREAS OF BRICK,WEATHERED+SANDY MORTAR
2021-08-12DOB violation C: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING SAFE CONDITION:AT EXPOSURE 2(FACING 503 WEST 45TH STREET)ROOF LEVEL OF BRCK WALL WAS IN DISREPAIR WI
2021-07-14DOB violation C: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL OR APPURTENANCES. OBSERVED EXTERIOR WALLS AT EXP#3 WITH STEP CRACKS, BULGING, AND MISSING MORTAR
2021-07-14ECB CLASS - 1 violation: AT EXP#3 OBSERVED BUILDING WALLS WITH STEP CRACKS, WALL BULGING AND MISSING MORTAR AND BRICKS IN BETWEEN BRICK JOINTS. ALSO NOTED $2,530
2021-07-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2021-07-13DOB complaint, category ?
2021-04-07311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2021-04-07311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2021-04-07311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2018-11-15Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-11-03311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2018-11-03DOB complaint, category ?
2018-10-24HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st ST
2018-10-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2018-10-24HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2018-10-19311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
2018-10-19311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-10-19Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-31311: Street Condition — Blocked - Construction
2017-01-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-11-23HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-10-24HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-09-22311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2016-09-09311: DRIE — Copy of Approval Order
2016-08-08311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-08-05311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2016-08-03311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2016-06-30311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2016-03-03HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2016-02-21311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2016-02-21DOB complaint, category ?
2016-02-16Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2015-10-16HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2013-08-07311: Street Sign - Missing — No Parking, Standing, Stopping
2013-07-18311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2013-07-02311: Consumer Complaint — Overcharge
2013-06-18Job filed: REMOVAL OF EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND DUNNAGE ON ROOF. REMOVAL OF RELATED ANTENNAS ON ROF AND FACADE. ALL WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH TPP$20,000
2013-06-14311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2013-06-14311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2013-05-13311: Air Quality — Air: Smoke, Vehicular (AA4)
2013-05-03311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2009-12-30Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATIO
2009-12-30Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. SIDEWALK SHED
2009-12-30Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATIO
2009-11-21ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS &/OR APPRUTENANCESNOTED:@ THE SOUTH/FRONT EXPOSURE @ WEST CORNER/VERTICAL CRACK EXIST ALONG WINDOW LIN$5,000
2009-08-24HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAS
2009-08-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2
2009-08-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT AP
2009-08-24HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYP
2009-08-24HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAS
2009-08-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT A
2009-08-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY,
2009-08-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-06-25City emergency repair (OMO): location ; south-west corner of bldg ; repair / replace masonry lintel and window sill and reset loose bricks 16sf ; on $1,199
2009-06-10HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETE LINTEL AT NORTH - 6 WINDOW, AT SOUTH . BUILD
2009-02-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING. BLDG HAVING SCOPING FLOOR & STAIRS ON 5TH FLOOR STAIR CASE,LEAVING APPROX 10"STAIRWELL BULKHEAD TOWA$500
2009-02-26DOB complaint, category ?
2009-02-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-02-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2008
2008-12-17Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCU PANCY.$3,000
2008-11-16Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2008-10-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-10-10HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK SET AT ENTRANCE DOOR FROM STREET TO 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: GENERAL — LOCKS
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: GENERAL — STAIRS
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOM
2008-10-08Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2008-10-06Job filed: A2$35,000
2008-09-27Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2008-09-25Tenant complaint: GENERAL — CERAMIC-TILE
2008-09-25Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2008-09-25Tenant complaint: GENERAL — STAIRS
2008-09-25Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2008-09-09DOB complaint, category ?
2008-09-08Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2008-09-08Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2008-09-08Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2008-09-08Tenant complaint: GENERAL — FLOOR
2008-09-08Tenant complaint: GENERAL — FLOOR
2008-09-08DOB complaint, category ?
2008-09-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2
2008-08-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-08-28Permit EQ — ISSUED
2008-08-26Job filed: FILING FOR INTERIOR DEMOLITION WORK AND STORE FRONT REMOVAL ON THE 1ST FLOOR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANC$8,000
2008-08-26Job filed: FILING FOR INTERIOR DEMOLITION WORK AND STORE FRONT REMOVAL ON THE 1ST FLOOR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANC$8,000
2008-04-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
2008-04-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING & ALL WALLS IN THE 1st RO
2008-04-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR
2008-04-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING MATERIAL AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS ,AT
2008-04-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES FROM 2ND TO 5TH STY AT PUBLIC HALL
2008-04-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM E
2008-04-17HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING &ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT
2008-04-17HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW CONTER BALANCE AT EAST NORTH LOWER WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST
2008-04-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES GAS MAIN SHUT DOWN AT CELLAR,BY BUILDING FIRE DAMAGE.
2008-04-14Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2008-04-14Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY