Tenants here have called the city about heat/hot water 12 times over the last five years — the dominant complaint on this building's record.
539 West 49th Street is a 20-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1010780111). This building is associated with Jonathan Ruhl. Brix tracks 0 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1901, this walk-up apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 12 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed January 31, 2026.
The building last changed hands on March 10, 1989, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 89/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 5CD at 539 West 49th Street has no open violations (8 past violations).
Unit 5D at 539 West 49th Street has no open violations (12 past violations).
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