How well maintained is this building?

There are 55 open HPD violations on record, including 22 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (7 average per building).

Is this building rent-stabilized?

Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.

How noisy is this building?

Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 4 among buildings with any noise complaints.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 111 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.

What does it cost to live here?

We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Inwood is about $3,413/month for a one-bedroom.

544 Academy Street

Inwood·Manhattan

🔴14 Pest Alerts

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Oct 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$3,412.51-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations22 critical

BuildingWalk-up

Data as of Oct 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1926
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
2 noise complaints in past year (vs 4 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
22 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Top complaint type at this building
8 heat complaints in past year
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

How we pick these

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About this building

A 5-story building located in Inwood, containing 57 residential units. Built in 1926.

Neighborhood

Inwood →

The neighborhood: Inwood

Manhattan · 824 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $3,413 1BR · $4,599 2BR

7Av8thAvBroadwayFultonSt

4 subway stations nearby

1 park · 0.2 acres · incl. Lt. Wm. Tighe Triangle

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Available Units

0 active

No past listings.

Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.

Safety & Violations

Safety Record

Active Violations

Higher than typical for this neighborhood (55 vs 7 average per building).

Top issues

Pests15
Safety9
Mold7

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQ FT AT WEST, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BB4, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jul 16, 2026Class C
Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BB4, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jul 16, 2026Class C
Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Aug 20, 2025Class C
Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 44G, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''550''
Jun 3, 2024Class C
Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR , SECTION ''550''
Jun 3, 2024Class C

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
Studio	—	$3,225	—
1 Bed	—	$3,412.5	—
2 Bed	—	$4,599	—

Value Verdict

Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.

Rent vs. Buy Analysis

No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.

Management & Operations

Management & Performance

Owner/Operator

STEB REALTY CORP

Responsiveness Score

111days

Average time to resolve violations

Slower than NYC average (45 days)

We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.

Living here — quick answers

Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.

How well maintained is this building?: There are 55 open HPD violations on record, including 22 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (7 average per building).
Is this building rent-stabilized?: Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
How noisy is this building?: Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 4 among buildings with any noise complaints.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 111 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
What does it cost to live here?: We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Inwood is about $3,413/month for a one-bedroom.

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