NY Property Records

538 West 48 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10036

05 · Commercial & OfficeSold $26,500,000 · Dec 2025 ↗
Owner of record
OwnerTsq Hotel LLC
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$2,259,450
Total assessed$11,611,350
Est. annual tax$997,143 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleTransient Occupancy - Midtown Manhattan Area
Year built2010
Lot
Size0.24 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth100 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft10,042
Zoning
DistrictR8
Special districtCL
FAR6.14 built · 6.02 max residential · 6.5 max facility
Zoning map8c
Recorded documents · 67
ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jan 7, 2026
assignor/old lender Isreal Discount Bank Of New York
assignee/new lender Webster Bank N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $30,000,000 Jan 7, 2026
assignor Tsq Hotel LLC
assignee Webster Bank National Association
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DEED $26,500,000 Jan 7, 2026
grantor/seller Glsc 48 Special LLC
grantee/buyer Tsq Hotel LLC
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AGREEMENT $30,000,000 Jan 7, 2026
party 1 Tsq Hotel LLC
party 2 Webster Bank National Association
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AGREEMENT $43,000,000 Sep 4, 2024
party 1 Glsc 48 Special, LLC
party 2 Israel Discount Bank Of New York
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TERMINATION OF LEASE OR MEMO Mar 29, 2019
lessor Glsc 48 Special LLC
lessee Glsc 48 Special LLC
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AGREEMENT $43,000,000 Mar 26, 2019
party 1 Glsc 48 Special, LLC
party 2 Israel Discount Bank Of New York
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Mar 26, 2019
assignor/old lender Manufacturers And Traders Trust Conpany
assignee/new lender Israel Discount Bank Of New York
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Mar 26, 2019
party one Manufacturers And Traders Trust Company
party two Glsc 48 Special LLC
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Dec 30, 2015
party one German American Capital Corporation
party two Glsc 48 Special LLC
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LEASE Dec 30, 2015
lessor/landlord Glsc 48 Special LLC
lessee/tenant Glsc 48 Special LLC
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Dec 30, 2015
assignor/old lender German American Capital Corporation
assignee/new lender Manufacturers And Traders Trust Company
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AGREEMENT $46,150,000 Dec 30, 2015
party 1 Glsc 48 Special LLC
party 2 Manufacturers And Traders Trust Company
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MORTGAGE $1,150,000 Dec 30, 2015
mortgagor/borrower Glsc 48 Special LLC
mortgagee/lender Manufacturers And Traders Trust Company
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $46,150,000 Dec 30, 2015
assignor Glsc 48 Special LLC
assignee Manufacturers And Traders Trust Company
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LEASE Nov 6, 2014
lessor/landlord Glsc 48 Special LLC
lessee/tenant Glsc 48 Special LLC
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MORTGAGE $18,190,331 Oct 25, 2014
mortgagor/borrower Glsc 48 Special LLC
mortgagee/lender German American Capital Corporation
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $45,000,000 Oct 25, 2014
assignor Glsc 48 Special LLC
assignee German American Capital Corporation
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AGREEMENT $45,000,000 Oct 25, 2014
party 1 Glsc 48 Special LLC
party 2 German American Capital Corporation
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Oct 25, 2014
assignor/old lender Bank Of The Ozarks
assignee/new lender German American Capital Corporation
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Oct 25, 2014
party one Bank Of The Ozarks
party two Glsc 48 Special LLC
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DEED $16,500,000 Oct 9, 2014
grantor/seller 540 West 48th Street Corp.
grantee/buyer Glsc 48 Special LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE Oct 9, 2014
party 1 540 West 48th Street Corp.
party 2 Glsc 48 Special LLC
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Jul 15, 2013
party one Gemini 538 W48, LLC
party two Glsc 48 Special LLC
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jul 15, 2013
assignor/old lender Gemini 538 W48, LLC
assignee/new lender Bank Of The Ozarks
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Jul 15, 2013
party one Gemini 538 W48, LLC
party two Glsc 48 Special LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $27,000,000 Jul 15, 2013
assignor Glsc 48 Special LLC
assignee Bank Of The Ozarks
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jul 15, 2013
assignor/old lender Gemini 538 W48, LLC
assignee/new lender Bank Of The Ozarks
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AGREEMENT $27,000,000 Jul 15, 2013
party 1 Glsc 48 Special LLC
party 2 Bank Of The Ozarks
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MORTGAGE $4,000,000 Jul 15, 2013
mortgagor/borrower Glsc 48 Special LLC
mortgagee/lender Bank Of The Ozarks
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MORTGAGE $11,228,906 Jun 27, 2012
mortgagor/borrower Glsc 48 Special LLC
mortgagee/lender Gemini 538 W48, LLC
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MORTGAGE $5,771,094 Jun 27, 2012
mortgagor/borrower Glsc 48 Special LLC
mortgagee/lender Gemini 538 W48, LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $17,228,906 Jun 27, 2012
assignor Glsc 48 Special LLC
assignee Gemini 538 W 48, LLC
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LEASE Jun 27, 2012
lessor/landlord Glsc 48 LLC
lessee/tenant Glsc 48 Special LLC
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jun 27, 2012
assignor/old lender Gemini 538 W48, LLC
assignee/new lender Gemini 538 W48, LLC, As Administrative Agent
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Jun 27, 2012
assignor Glsc 48 Special LLC
assignee Gemini 538 W48, LLC
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Jun 27, 2012
party one Gemini 538 W 48, LLC
party two Glsc 48 LLC
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AGREEMENT $17,228,906 Jun 27, 2012
party 1 Glsc 48 Special LLC
party 2 Gemini 538 W 48, LLC
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MORTGAGE $6,000,000 Apr 10, 2012
mortgagor/borrower Glsc 48 LLC
mortgagee/lender Gemini 538 W48, LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $6,000,000 Apr 10, 2012
assignor Glsc 48 LLC
assignee Gemini 538 W48, LLC
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ZONING LOT DESCRIPTION Dec 30, 2008
party one 540 West 48th Street Corp.
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CERTIFICATE Dec 30, 2008
party 1 American Land Services, Inc.
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MEMORANDUM OF LEASE $751,672 Jul 18, 2008
lessor 540 West 48th Street Corp
lessee Glsc 48 LLC
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DEED Feb 28, 1991
grantor/seller P. Chimento Co Inc
grantee/buyer 540 West 48th Stcorp
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Feb 28, 1991
mortgager/borrower P. Chimento Co Inc.
mortgagee/lender Banco Popular Etc
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DEED Jul 25, 1988
grantor/seller Banco Popular De P R
grantee/buyer P Chimento Co Inc
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MORTGAGE $4,450,000 Jul 25, 1988
mortgagor/borrower P Chimento Co Inc
mortgagee/lender Banco Popular De P R
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DEED Jul 22, 1987
grantor/seller New York City Indutletc
grantee/buyer Potomac Realty Co.
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DEED Jul 22, 1987
grantor/seller Potomac Realty Co.
grantee/buyer Banco Popular Etal
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Jul 22, 1987
mortgager/borrower Nyc Ind'L Dvlmt Agency
mortgagee/lender U.S. Trust Co./N.Y.
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AGREEMENT Jul 22, 1987
party 1 Nyc Industrial Dvlpagcy; Potomac Realty Co
party 2 Potomac Graphic Indsinc
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DEED Apr 4, 1986
grantor/seller Potomac Realty Co
grantee/buyer Nyc Industrial Dvlpagcy
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LEASE Apr 4, 1986
lessor/landlord Nyc Industl Dvlmt Agency
lessee/tenant Potomac Realty Co.
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MORTGAGE $3,600,000 Apr 4, 1986
mortgagor/borrower Nyc Industrial Etal
mortgagee/lender United States Tr Cony
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AGREEMENT Apr 4, 1986
party 1 Potomac Realty Co.
party 2 Chemical Bank
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AGREEMENT Apr 4, 1986
party 1 Potomac Realty Co.
party 2 Potommac Grphc Indcts Ic
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Mar 20, 1986
mortgager/borrower New York City Industetc
mortgagee/lender J Henry Schroder Bketc
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DEED Mar 10, 1986
grantor/seller Nyc Industrial Dvlpagcy
grantee/buyer Electrographic Corp
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DEED Mar 10, 1986
grantor/seller Electrographic Corp
grantee/buyer Potomac Realty Co
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Mar 10, 1986
mortgager/borrower Electrographic Corp
mortgagee/lender Walter E Heller & Coinc
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AGREEMENT Mar 10, 1986
party 1 Potomac Rlty Co.
party 2 Chemical Bank
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AGREEMENT Mar 10, 1986
party 1 Nyc Industrial Dvlpagcy
party 2 Electrographic Corp
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 3, 1982
assignor/old lender Ec Holding Company
assignee/new lender Electrographic Corp.
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MORTGAGE $495,000 Sep 3, 1982
mortgagor/borrower Electrographic Corp.
mortgagee/lender Walter E. Heller/Co,Inc
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AGREEMENT Oct 4, 1978
party 1 New Yrk Cty Indstrletal
party 2 Electrographic Corp
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MORTGAGE Oct 4, 1978
mortgagor/borrower New Yrk Cty Indstrletal
mortgagee/lender J Henry Schroder Bketal
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DEED Oct 4, 1978
grantor/seller Schnurmacher Bors Dba; Schnurmacher, Adolph +2
grantee/buyer New Yrk Cty Indsrtletal
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DOB violations — total 55 · open 3 · dismissed 28
C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Active Feb 3, 2026
FTM BLDG. OBSRVD ON EXP 1,2&4 MISSING COPING STONE @ SOME SECTION ON PARAPET. EXP 1 N.ELEV DAMAGED MORTAR JOINTS ON PARAPET BRICK WRK. EXP3 W.ELEV: DA
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 29, 2025
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 29, 2025
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Active Sep 12, 2024
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTE: OBSERVE @ EXP 4(W.ELEV) LARGE VERTICLE CRACKS @ MASONRY ON SW CORNER. ALSO OBSERVED OPE
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Facades Active Jun 3, 2024
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
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Energy Grade - LL33 Dismissed Dec 1, 2023
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed May 2, 2023
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Facades Dismissed Feb 22, 2022
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
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Energy Grade - LL33 Dismissed Apr 29, 2021
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2021
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2021
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Feb 2, 2021
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Nov 2, 2020
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Aug 2, 2020
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed May 2, 2020
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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AEUHAZ Dismissed May 16, 2019
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 6, 2018
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 6, 2018
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jan 24, 2018
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jul 13, 2016
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 20, 2015
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 20, 2015
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Jun 3, 2013
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 1, 2013
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 12, 2012
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EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Oct 1, 2012
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed May 3, 2012
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Dec 13, 2011
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
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VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Oct 8, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Work W/O Permit Dismissed Aug 10, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Work W/O Permit Dismissed Aug 10, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Work W/O Permit Dismissed Aug 10, 2010
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LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Dec 31, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 8, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 8, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 8, 2009
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Feb 27, 2009
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Jan 1, 2009
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Apr 2, 2007
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 8, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 8, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 8, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 10, 2003
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 10, 2003
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 21, 2002
1P36644
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 21, 2002
1P36643
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 9, 2001
1P29568
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 9, 2001
1P36643
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Feb 7, 2000
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 23, 1999
1P36644
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Jun 29, 1990
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Oct 12, 1989
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Dec 12, 1988
(38) REPAIR & ADJUST DOOR OPERATOR FOR PROPER OPERATION
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DOB complaints — total 29 · open 1 · closed 28
Category 2P Closed Feb 12, 2026
Complaint 1716951
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Aug 17, 2025
Complaint 1702478
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Jul 1, 2025
Complaint 1699032
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Apr 9, 2025
Complaint 1692785
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Category 7K Closed Feb 26, 2025
Complaint 1689557
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Adjacent buildings not protected Closed Feb 19, 2025
Complaint 1688984
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Failure to maintain Closed Feb 19, 2025
Complaint 1688992
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Failure to maintain Closed Sep 16, 2024
Complaint 1677644
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Sep 9, 2024
Complaint 1677159
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Failure to maintain Closed Apr 10, 2024
Complaint 1664892
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Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans Closed Feb 24, 2021
Complaint 1565149
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Category 8A Closed Apr 21, 2020
Complaint 1541455
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Feb 11, 2019
Complaint 1501404
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Jan 17, 2019
Complaint 1499504
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Aug 9, 2018
Complaint 1486699
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After-hours work – illegal Closed Jul 23, 2018
Complaint 1484820
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Facade (Local Law 11/98) – unsafe notification Active Apr 14, 2016
Complaint 1421165
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Apr 12, 2016
Complaint 1421003
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Safety net/guardrail – damaged/inadequate/none Closed Aug 1, 2012
Complaint 1330562
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Safety net/guardrail – damaged/inadequate/none Closed Oct 11, 2011
Complaint 1310974
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Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans Closed May 25, 2011
Complaint 1303268
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Safety net/guardrail – damaged/inadequate/none Closed May 12, 2011
Complaint 1302449
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Safety net/guardrail – damaged/inadequate/none Closed Apr 12, 2011
Complaint 1300691
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After-hours work – illegal Closed Apr 11, 2011
Complaint 1300623
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Work contrary to stop-work order Closed Nov 10, 2010
Complaint 1292626
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jul 27, 2010
Complaint 1286035
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Failure to maintain Closed Jul 14, 2010
Complaint 1285305
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Adjacent buildings not protected Closed Mar 19, 2009
Complaint 1251582
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Demolition – unsafe/illegal/mechanical Closed Mar 17, 2009
Complaint 1251343
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No HPD violations on file.
Deed & identifiers
SBL1010760051
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001010760051

Who owns 538 West 48 Street?

538 West 48 Street, Manhattan is owned by Tsq Hotel LLC per the 2025 NYS assessment roll. It last sold for $26,500,000 in Dec 2025.
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