500 7 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00787-0040Map

500 7 Avenue is an office building built in 1921 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 500 Seventh Avenue. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 228
ECB violations: 83
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 228

Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-compliant. upon arrival to incident observed sidewalk shed sustained damages at exposure 2, vehicle impact dislodged 1 mounting bracket at sidewalk connected to vertical post & shifting mudsills.
Oct 1, 2026
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
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, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Aug 20, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Aug 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2021
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Additional information. owner to provide additional periodic insp of terr cotta elements located on building facade and as recommended by qewi as per amended swarmp report submitted on 6/10/20. remedy: report of periodic inspection to be performed every 6 months and to be submitted by lic prof after
Jun 19, 2020
Dob violation - active
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Plumbing none
The dob orders to stop all plumbing work under job #123477335 due to the permit holder informing the dob that he/she has withdrawn from the project
Oct 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 21, 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 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

ECB violations · 83

Class - 2
At the time of inspection for facade alterations 19-story buildings, observed suspended scaffolds installed and used at exp# 2&3, upon request of permit none was provided, in addition pre& post installations in
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At the time of inspection for facade alterations 19-story buildings, observed suspended scaffolds installed and used at exp# 2&3. no record of notifications received prior to installation of suspended scaffolds
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig
Sep 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place 1)vertical member not 18" to curbline as per 3307.6.4.4.4 2)maintained 3307.6.5.3 3)tight to
Dec 27, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
56y13,40o2,70o2,6r9,99bb15. 56-hoist machine oil leak; 40-motor room dirty; 70-pit dirty; 6-relocate gate switch to outside of cab; 99-cat1tag expired.
Aug 8, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correct on of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control # 801713.
Aug 1, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take & provide adequate safety measures where required to secure & protect public safety from documented unsafe notification of bldg facade as per 1rcny-103-04. unsafe notification (fisp3) filed by p
Feb 28, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
1b10,13x10,7m7,70q3,70o2,71x10.1 alarm bellow stop switch inoperative.13 emergency lights inoperative.7 electric eye lens cover missing.70q exposed wires in pit.70 pit dirty.71 pit light inoperative.
Nov 24, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
13x10,70d6.13 emergency lights inoperative.70 wires unsecured in pit.
Nov 24, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certifictation that cooling tower1000002848 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,030
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to file annual certifictation that cooling tower1000002857 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,030
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certifictation that cooling tower1000002868 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,030
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3314.10.1 suspension elements not vertical or parallel to wall ropes jump over terraces/setbacks. noted: wire ropes attached to outrigger beams intalled at exposure #1 not vertical to wall,wire ropes jump
Sep 18, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec 3303.8 misc viol: standpipe obstructed during const alteration, ordemo. noted: at time of inspection at a occupied bldg up to 18 storiesstandpipe at east elevation (7th ave) obstructed by pole of sidewalk s
Aug 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Expired sidewalk shed permit noted:shed permit 3 104520706 was expiredon 01-16-09 remedy:renew permit
Jan 31, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
60m07.70o02.71q03.16p7.16b01.60m07 provide missing lights 70o02 remove cables from pit 16p07 emergency doors for blind shaftway on fls 5.7.9.11.13.19.16p07 emergency doors for blind shaftway on fls 3.5.7.9.11.1
Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failed to maintain disability insurance. expired 10/14/08. remedy: maintain insurance/comply with code.
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failed to notify the dept prior to use/installation of outrigger. remedy: comply with code.
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg hazardous.approx 10' x 8' light weight concrete roof collapsed at 18fl b wing at north west corner.adjoining areas that are visable rebar exposed & rotting & rusted.remedy:obtain struc
Apr 24, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous-@ the north east cornice a section of stone work has broken loose due to corroded steel & fallen onto 7th ave side. erect a full sidewalk shed.
Jun 28, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
32a/48c 50> replace the missing covers on the pressure controls. (if you do not want the boiler inspected it must be disconnected electrically, steam piping and fuel supply).
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
32a/50 cyclotherm 1959 natl bd 8388 50 replace the missing covers on the pressure controls. (if you do not want the boilers inspected it must be disconnected electrically steam piping, and fuel wise.
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
48c/32a 50a 50a drain pipe on low water cut-off missing. 50b replace the missing covers on the pressure controls. (if you do not want the boiler inspected it must be disconnected electrically steam piping and
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
32a/48c 50 1964 cyclotherm 50 remove the big roll of hose of the safety valve. (if you do not wish to have the boiler inspected it must be disconnected electrically, fuel supply and steam piping.
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50a 50-pipe down the saftey valve discharge to a safe point to preven ty scalding
Jun 28, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50a 50a- pipe down the saftey valve discharge to a safe point to prevent scalding
Jun 28, 2004
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round acceptable to this deparment pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy : file an amended rep
Jan 11, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Nov 30, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Patch all holes shaftway walls provide location of supers or managers office as per section 27-1004 of building code
Aug 1, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round four report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an
Apr 6, 2001
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Mar 2, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Dec 15, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
15d11/74l11 - 15 repair 18th fl. hoistway prior (mechanical lock)74/l repair car annuciator system.*call 212-312-8738 before returning to service.
May 31, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30002/40002/46002/64b15/53b11 -30-0-02 clean car top and hositing 40-0-02 clean governor and as its assemblier 46-0-02 clean and lubricate hoist cabler 64-b15 shorten comp. ropes and bonde adequate clearance
Apr 5, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46k10/50002/53b11/55x11/40002/16h12 - 46k10 renew rusted hoist cables 50-0-02 clean machine, brake assembly for rust particles 53-b-11 replace blown ligh bulbs in the mr 55-x-11 repair pit light bulbs in the mr
Apr 5, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
3d11,62d11,52l11,14m7,73d9,3b7. 3-repair damaged cab. 62-repair damaged underside platform. 52-repair defective brake. 14-install cert frame w/ cert or location sign. 73-remove wires for door & gate
Jul 21, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75b5,3i11,6l12,73d9,10h11,3b7. 75-perform 5 yr tests as required. 3-repair damaged cab. 6-repair or replace gate lever & roller. 73-removewires from door & gate bypass button in car (back to cj box).
Jul 21, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37u16,74u16,74a11,73x,46o2. 37-tag controller w/ city id #. 74-tag transformer. 74-tach has been altered w/ electrical to apply pressurerepair. 73-restore device back to service for inspection.
Jul 9, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37u16,74u16,74a11,46o2. 37-tag controller city id. 74u-tag transformercity id #. 74a-repair altered tach-held down to apply pressure w/ wire
Jul 9, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37u16,74u16,74a11,55x11. 37-tag controller w/ city id #. 74u-tag transformer w/ city id #. 74a-repair tach-held down to apply pressurew/ wire. 55-repair pit light.
Jul 9, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37u16,74u16,55i11. 37-tag controller w/ city id #. 74-tag transformer.
Jul 9, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37u16,74u16,46o2. 37-tag controller w/ city id. 74-tag transformer.
Jul 9, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73x 73 restore to service or file to dismantle
Sep 4, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37g11, 57t16, 73o02, 37-remove jumpers 57=mark pit door with appropriate car numbers.
Aug 18, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37g11, 57u16, 73o02, 37-remove jumpers on controller 57-mark pit door with appropriate car number 73-clean installation.
Aug 18, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50l11, 57t16, 73o02, 50-eliminate excessive noise on main machine 57- mark pit door with appropriate car number.
Aug 18, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37a11, 35b07, 53b07, 54r07, 57##, 37-properly wire controller 53 & 35-provide light 54-remove scaffold tap of electrical circuit breaker box 54-mark pit door with appropriate car numbers.
Aug 18, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73p-entire device shut down either provide means for a complete inspection by this dept or file for dismantle
Dec 10, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Hazardous
39h,46o,75u,55x,30o,73# 39-worn traction sheave 46-clean hoist 75-no 5 year test tags 55- provide light and switch 30-clean hoistway 73-cease use until a proper stop switch can be provided in car
Dec 10, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
40o,53i,44t,61o,55x 40 clean governor 53 provide proper lighting 44 label with city i.d. tag 61 clean tail rope 55 provide lights with swithes
Dec 10, 1997 · Penalty $180
Resolve

Complaints

General
Locks
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1921
Floors: 17
Residential units: —
Building area: 606,078 ft²
Lot area: 36,260 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 787 / 40
Assessed value: $70,667,100
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 500 7 Avenue

Who owns 500 7 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 500 Seventh Avenue.

Does 500 7 Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 500 7 Avenue 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 500 7 Avenue built?

City records list 1921 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.