52 Watts Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00477-0068Map

52 Watts Street is a hotel built in 2006 in Manhattan, 10013. The owner of record is Mango Soho LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on April 20, 2021.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 58
ECB violations: 30
HPD complaints: 3

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 20, 2021

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

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 20, 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.
Apr 20, 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.
Dec 11, 2017
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.
Nov 30, 2016
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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 58

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
Mar 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Mar 18, 2020
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 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 2, 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 28, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 13, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 5, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 18, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 28, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 30

Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#814392. remedy: submit required technical report
Oct 15, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising signage exceeds the maximum height restriction of 75ft.this advertising sign "charles schwab"is one 100ft from the curb level. remedy: remove illegal signage.
May 4, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising signage exceeds the maximum surface area of 1200sqft the existing sign is approx 1800 sq ft in surface area.the advertising on sign "charles schab"remedy:remove illegal signage.
May 4, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max height of 75ft in m1-6 district sign approx. 120ft above curb level (schwab) remedy:remove illegal sign
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max surface area of 1200 sqftin mi620 sign approx 15400 sqft (schwab) remedy:remove illegal sign
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign is contrary to permit #104933887 signon east wall approx. 25ft wide x 70ft long (schwab) partial stop all work remedy:remove illegal sign
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company leasing or otherwise making illegal advertising sign space available to others for advertising purposes (schwab)remedy:remove illegal signs
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company engaging in outdoor advertising business w/o valid oac registration under (schwab) remedy:remove illegal sign register
Apr 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising sign in contrary to to construction & permit documents. in that sign on east elevation is larger than sign described in the sign permit # 104933887 sign on east wall approx 25'wide & 70'long
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit: expired permit. noted: a shed approx 20' long permitted #104583087 issued 10.22.07 expired 10.21.08. remedy: renew permit.
Nov 1, 2008
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Filing a false certificate form affidavit or statement of correction with the dob noted: owner stated that he remedied ecb #34618597h by havving contractor extended chimney to proper height supplied photo of no
May 23, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Sec 27-859 failure to extend chimney to proper height. noted: owner of new taller bldg. failed to extend or or relocate chimney of older 3 story adjacent apt bldg at 58 watts as per bldg code. brick chimney is
May 19, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to extend chimney to proper height. noted: contractor of new taller building failed to extend or relocate chimney of older, 3 story adjacent apt. bldg at 58 watts st as per bldg code. brick chimney is
May 19, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. noted-metal cladding on exposure 2 & 4 are encroaching on neighboring bldgs known as 58 watts apprx2" & 50 watts approx 1 which is contrary to approved plans dated 3/1/
Apr 10, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Expired permit. as noted: at time of inspection on active constructionsite work in progress stand pipe permit expired on 3/13/08. permit #104343710-01-ew-sd. no update permit available as per dob record.
Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have site safety manager present as required. as noted: at time of inspection on an active construction site, outriggerr scaffoldhanging from east elevation of site & interior work in progress, there
Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to extend exhaust location to a proper height. noted: adj chimney flue located @ exposure #12 #4 of bldg #58 watts street & apprx 6'-7' to 54 watts street. remedy: extend chimney flue to proper height
Feb 20, 2008
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to perform adequate housekeeping as noted: excessive amounts of debris accumulated thru-out floors & hallways creating egress congestion & an unsafe working environment. remedy; stop all work, provide
Jan 2, 2008 · Penalty $1,760
Resolve
Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. @ time of inspection the existing counterweight loads for the outrigger scaffold located the north elevation of new bldg. does not comply w/ to approved drawings dated
Dec 3, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to safe guard public & property during const. operation. noted: nb up to roof welding operation @ 2nd fl elevator shaft welding & there is no fire watch. remedy: stop all welding provide fire guard as
Sep 24, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
No permit from fdny for welding or cutting. noted: nb up to roof installing interior elevator welding operation @ 2nd fl & welder has no license. remedy: stop all work @ interior elevator shaft. make area safe.
Sep 24, 2007
Resolve
Hazardous
No guard rails.noted: at time of inspection thru-out the bldg from the 2nd fl to the 12 fl guard rails at window openings are not conforming to code. remedy: provide guard rails as per code, call best
Aug 28, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operation. on inspection construction operation housekeeping was in progress at 17 & 16 flr. apprx 1 2"x6"x3'piece of wood fell and hit window
Jun 11, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have site safety manager present as require. upon inspection of above address inter framing at 3 flr & dismantle restore at 14,15fl in progress no site safety manager at site. remedy: stop all work,
Mar 31, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No standpipe in readiness. on inspection new building erected to 11th floor with form work in progress on the 12th floor. standpipe has beeninstalled to the 6th floor and should be on approx. the 10th or 9th fl
Mar 13, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without permit. noted: having erected a sidewalk shed approx. 50l x 10' h in front of above premises without first obtaining all necessary approvals and permits by this dept. as is required. shed 100% comp
Mar 9, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to notify the department prior to the commencement of demolition work. as noted: upon inspection demo in progress @ 2nd floor south exterior wall. bldg down to 1st flr w exterior wall on south fence of
Nov 7, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. upon inspection sidewalk shed and fence has been erected in front of property at 56, 52-54 watts st. upon further inspection demo. on inside of property has started without permit dob rec
Oct 17, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not conform to building code inspection. defect noted no lights. upon inspection sidewalk shed erected in front of property at 52 watts st no electrical conduit or lighting has been installed
Oct 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
9b1,8b1. 9-adjust fast speed car door gibs to remove friction lower level. 8-adjust leveling of elevator at top landing to avoid trippinghazard.
Oct 27, 1998
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 1504
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 1102
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt HAMPTO
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H3)
Year built: 2006
Floors: 18
Residential units: —
Building area: 54,375 ft²
Lot area: 5,432 ft²
Zoning: M1-6
Community board: 102
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 477 / 68
Assessed value: $13,063,950
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #144048, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 52 Watts Street

Who owns 52 Watts Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mango Soho LLC.

Does 52 Watts Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 52 Watts 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 Watts Street built?

City records list 2006 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.