52 William Street
Manhattan, NY 10005BBL 1-00040-0016Map
Owner of record: 52 William Street Propco LLC
52 William Street is a hotel built in 1902 in Manhattan, 10005. The owner of record is 52 William Street Propco LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 110
- ECB violations
- 51
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to fire command center at south at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Sep 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 110
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Apr 21, 2023
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide sidewalk shed with a total of 220 linear feet including 100lf at exp#1 - west elevation9william street) and 120lf at ex#2 -north ele vation(pine street) to protect public from hazardous conditions existi ng on the building facade
Apr 13, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to failure to provide public safety measure (note:professional filed unsafe notification#900128 filed on 4/3/23) as of today 4/11/23,no safety measures observed as required by qewi on expsure#1 west elevation and exposure#2 north elevation.immediately in install sidewalk shed
Jan 11, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 51
- Class - 2
Class 2 rts: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service. remedy: restore to service.
Aug 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: restore to service
Aug 14, 2025 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed exposed electrical without cover., repair and/replace
Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed holes penetration at mechanical throughout the building. potential fire
Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1. return to service. : failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a ha
Jun 30, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Class 1. return to service. : failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a ha
Jun 30, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Electrical & gas meter menchanical room door does not self-close located at cellar level and throughout building., repair/replace door
Jul 31, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Open holes, hole penetration, and removed fire-stopping found throughout building and mechanical rooms., provide/maintain fire stopping
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed in the sub cellar active water leak on valve on steak piping, also storage tank that is housed in the sub cellar has a hole that is now leaking water. as per 102.3 of the pc maintenance. installations,
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Walls erected/installed obstructing/blocking pathways and emergency exits located #1 floor prep and service area including commercial space exits, ground floor level., provide proper corridor width
Jul 31, 2024
Resolve
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- Class - 2
I observed in the boiler room and the garbage area outside of the main electrical room the shut off switch for the electric fan., secure/support per ec; terminate conductors and devices properly.
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed on all floors the failure to install tamper resistant/proof outlets in the halls as required in ll 39/2015. this is an immediate shock hazard., repair and/replace; make tamper-resistant/ proof.
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed on the 2nd floor office and the 3rd floor hallway concealed sprinkler head is being obstructed by ceiling. also throughout building concealed sprinkler head escutcheons are missing., repair and/or repl
Jul 31, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Improper storage underneath metal staircase located at cellar level., repair and/or replace
Jul 31, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Emergency lighting is missing throughout building., repair and/or replace lighting
Jul 31, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed excessive storage in the gas meter room located in the sub cellar. as per e3 of the fgc gas meter rooms, when provided, shall at all times be kept clear of all rubbish; and shall not be used in any way
Jul 31, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed on the roof the generator in the beginning stages of corrosion as per ec 110.11 all electrical equipment shall be protected against deteriorating agents. this is an immediate hazard as this is part o
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed on the roof multiple disconnect switches with no equipment ground conductor installed as required when the use of flexible raceways and for permanent equipment installed., comply with ec; install equ
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed the installation of transformers, raceways and wiring for the installation of new elevators. no permit on file for this scope of work. permit #m01001751 is for elevator devices only and does not cove
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed on the roof, the 5th roof, and in the subcellar boiler room, the failure to provide/ install gfci protection as required for outdoor locations and within 6 feet of a sink. photos taken., install gfc1
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Door zone restrictor inoperative. this is a safety feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy: to restore service, call the d.o.b. elevator division at (212) 393-2144 for a reinspection. class 2 items: adju
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 c/u door zone restrictor bypassed. provide to repair or replace. provide a updated maintenace log.
Jan 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Device is out of service. provide to return to service.
Jan 26, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Return to service
Jan 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 c/u door zone restrictor bypassed. provide to repair.
Jan 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1: upon inspection found device to be out of service. restore to service repair immaediately as per 1rcny 11-02.
May 8, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1: upon inspection found device to be out of service. restore to service repair immaediately as per 1rcny 11-02.
May 8, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as shed,netting etc.where required to protect public and property from documented unsafe facade.facade technical report filed unsafe by qewi(pe/ra)on 02/13/2023
Mar 2, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable req cycle8b report of critical exam doc condition of exterior wall&appurtenances req by 28-302.4 for control800128.agg1:prior nov 37021682j under 28-302.4 submit acceptable req tech
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
97,x,10 restore to service class 1. replace resisters and call dob for proper inspection.
Aug 10, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
5/x/10 car cease use class 1 car door restrictor is not working plunger stuck in up direction repair
May 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
97/x/17 class 1 restore to service for proper inspection by dob.
May 11, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #800128.remedy:submit acceptable required
Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475597z issued on 10/08/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Dec 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Faiure to maintain at roof level accumulated of unsecurred construction debris from water tower sitting on roof.rem:repair,replace,remove debris.
Oct 8, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Jul 1, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
41b10-properly secure secondary machine room door.
Aug 12, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Designated site safety manager. note: at the time of my inspection on construction site,log book indicates that the designated site safety manager on the pw2 has not been on the site for the past 2 weels need
Jun 11, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply rules promulgated by the commissioner - site safety rules. note: at the time of my inspection on construction site work inprogress on the facade at exp #2. site safety log book indicates that
Jun 11, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial swo (north and west elevation) issued pursuant to 28-207.2 andposted at premises. no roof protection installed as per approved drawings. at time of inspection suspended scaffold installed at roof level
Oct 15, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
70o02,39o02,39q03,17h11,39m07,68m07. 17h11-where as needed. 39m07-antispin device.
Oct 13, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l10/10h11/17h11/83e10 02-emergency phone in car inoperative 10-car door gibs worn, replace 17-hoistway door gibs worn replace 83 car rubbing fascia between 1st and 2nd floors.
Dec 20, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
41r09. 41-r-09- remove green jumper from controlled.
Nov 13, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73b,provide means to properly dismantle side walk elevator and secure to street opening.
Dec 4, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31l 57o 31 repair defective top of car light switch
Nov 18, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31l 57o 57d 56m repair defective car light switch on top of car 57 prperly secure pit ladder of pit floor 56 provide pit stop switch at access
Nov 18, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation o frequired fire protection systems.
Nov 12, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit construction of interior partitions,soff its and hvac system installation was in various stages of completion under application # 101099749. at the time of inspection no permits had been iss
Feb 15, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit- rough plumbing for supply and waste lines were installed on the 1st and 2nd floor of the above address wothout a permit issued from this dept. application # 101099749, for this work was app
Feb 15, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. this is contrary to code in that a set of plans stamped by the dept of buildings must be kept on site at all times for the alterations being
Feb 15, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 802
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 707
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1102
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 916
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt RADISS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1011
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 610
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 816
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2019 · Apt 515
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 816
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 1902
- Floors
- 20
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 119,467 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,497 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-5
- Community board
- 101
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 40 / 16
- Assessed value
- $13,932,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #141907, last renewed Jan 13, 2026.
Questions about 52 William Street
Who owns 52 William Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 52 William Street Propco LLC.
Does 52 William Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 52 William Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 52 William Street built?
City records list 1902 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.