224 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01021-0052Map
Owner of record: Ali Baba Hotel Corp
224 West 50 Street is a hotel built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Ali Baba Hotel Corp. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 110
- DOB violations
- 65
- ECB violations
- 75
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 110
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at b-room c07, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt C07
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at b-room c06, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt C06
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 17, 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room g11, 7th story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt G11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room b19, 2nd story, 4th b-room from north at east
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt B19
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the 2nd room from north located at b-room b19, 2nd story, 4th b-room from north at east
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt B19
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe at drop ladder at building front fire escape
Apr 2, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130f degrees in the bathroom located at b-room b11, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from south at west , section at east
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at b-room f01, 6th story, 2nd b-room from south at west , section ''east''
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt F01
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 1st room from north located at b-room f01, 6th story, 2nd b-room from south at west , section ''east''
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt F01
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building front entrance door.
Oct 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at entrance vestibule door.
Oct 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 300 watts incandescent. no fixture present. at front areaway
May 7, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1 sty 14 rooms now redvced to 10b rooms contrary to c of o #35072.
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 2 sty 29b rooms now redvced to 22b rooms contrary to c of o #35072.
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 3 sty 31b rooms now redvced to 21b rooms contrary to c of o #350729
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 4 sty 31b rooms now redvced to 22b rooms contrary to c of o #35072
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 5 sty 31b rooms now redvced to 20b rooms contrary to c of o #35072.
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 6 sty 29 b rooms now redvced to 21b rooms contrary to c of o #35072.
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 7 sty 29 b rooms now redvced to 24 contrary to c of o #35672.
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration steel frame erected at rear east wing at roof.
Apr 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect parapet brick wall out of plumb and leaning rear and west rear east wing roof dob# 1056837.
Apr 16, 1998
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition doors removed at 6 sty front east section reducing rooming unit from 8 to 6.
Nov 5, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty northwest section room 214 er1.
Nov 5, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 2 sty northwest section room 214.
Nov 5, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of boxes wood crates etc 2 sty northwest section room 214.
Nov 5, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 sty northwest section room 214.
Nov 5, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at entrance 2 sty northwest section room 214.
Nov 5, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door removed and opening sealed at west wall 4 sty southwest section private hall.
Nov 5, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition rooms reduced from 7 to 5 room 4 sty southwest private hall contrary to c of o
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 3 sty northeast section room 315
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 6 sty southwest section room 603
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 7 sty northeast section room 719
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 7 stry northeast section room 718
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 7 sty northeast section room 717
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition rooms redused from 7 to 5 rooms 2 saty southwest private hall contrary to c of o
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 6 sty northeast section room 618
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 6 sty northeast section room 619
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 6 sty nortehast section room 616
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 5 sty southwest section room 502
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 5 sty southwest section room 505
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective missing washbasin 6 sty northwest section room 614
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 5 sty southwest section room 506
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at 6 sty southwest section community bathroom.
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom installed 5 sty northeast section room 515
Oct 30, 1997
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 65
- Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to hazardous conditons observed at the time of inspection:-owner must immediately install side walk shed along exp 1 n.elev to protect the public from hazardous failure hazardous condit observed were severe cracks in tarra-cotta around window on several fl r at mutilple locations. step cracks in multiple spandrals
Mar 7, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to hazard condi. observed: severe cracks in tarra-cotta around window on several flrs @ multi. locations.stepcrack in multiple spandrels. remedy: immediately install sidewalk shed along sidewalk on exposure 1 north elevation (50th street) to protect the public; repair damage facade as per 1 rcny 103-04
Mar 7, 2024
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 23, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 23, 2007
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 8, 2006
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7025
Nov 19, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 4, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 23, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p40243
Sep 20, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 22, 1998
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 1998
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 1998
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 27, 1996
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 27, 1996
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 27, 1996
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 27, 1996
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 75
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances. as noted:-at time of inspection i observed on exposure #1 north elevation/50th street elevation:-hazardous conditions that may cause harm to the pu
Mar 7, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803181.agg2 history of noncompliance on
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dob for violating conditions cited on nov#34544046m issued on:1/23/07 pursuant to section:28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 102.01.
Aug 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documents condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803181.remedy:submit acceptable required
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Falure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correcton with the department of buildings. noted: records indicateoath summons (35344202p) issued on 08/21/18 for altered/changed bldg
May 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1;28-118.3.2. noted: job#101359432 not signed off,no cert of occupancy issued at time of inspection bldg was occupied. remedy: obtain
Aug 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000002334 hasbeen inspected,tested,& disinfected,& that a maintenance plan has beendeveloped & implemented by 11/1/16. remedy: file annual certification.
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 5th or 6th round technical report in compliance with article 28-302 of the bldg code & dept of bldg's rules & regulations. 36009737j. respondent has demonstrated a history of non-c
Nov 22, 2011 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations.
Jan 25, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.in the cellar level in the hotel bldg the fire pump system for domestic standpipe and sprinklers combined system and related piping were installed w/o permit.rem:obtain a permit and conduct re
Dec 21, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at south elevation storage shed & stair bulkhead erected w/o a permit work is 100% complete. photo evidence attached. remedy: obtain permits or restore premises toprior legal condition
Jun 26, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancewith code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dept of buildings rules &
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
In the cellar level in the hotel bldg the fire pump system for domestic standpipes and sprinklers combined system & related piping were intalled w/o any required permit, which creates a hazardous situation. rem
Apr 20, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect engineer report certifying exit directional signs are connected to emergency power source storage battery equipment rem: file architect/engineer report
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable fifth or sixth round technical report i compliance with article 28-302 of the building code and department o buildings' rules and regulations.respondent has demonstrated a history
Jun 16, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of stop work order. noted: outrigger beams being used in connection with suspended scaffold has been altered & removed. stop work order issued on 2/14/09 is still in ef
Feb 27, 2009 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a riggers license. noted: suspended scaffold at elevation #4 was being operated on 2/12/09. outriggers beams are installed. remedy: comply w/ code call for reinspecti
Feb 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to summit an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the d.o.b. rules & regulation
Dec 7, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable fifth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations r
Oct 17, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenancesas required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings ru
Jan 25, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. observed the installation of a fire standpipe system on all flrs from the cellar 1-7 flr & roof. work almost completed & walls are closed. work was to be conducted under application
Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler/standpipe where required. observed the installation of a standpipe system in the entire bldg that there was no approval from dob to install & the system in not
Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Insufficient sources of water supply for sprinkler system. observed a 2" water main installed in the cellar for the supply of the entire sprinkler system in this 7 story bldg which does not show for the system
Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to standing c of o a-1 101359432. standing c of o provides for approx 1 & 4 rms a-1 provides for 130 hotel rms. location actually has 135 hotel rms & 5 permanently occupied rms.
Jan 23, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a 5 round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the dob rules & regulations.
Aug 31, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Insufficient sources of water supply for sprinkler system.at time of inspection found 2 1/2 sprinkler & standpipe combination main for enti re 7 stories hotel.no rpz,& piping increases in size to 4" & decreases
Jul 14, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances.at time of inspection found 2 1/2 sprinkler/standpipe service has no rpz,meter & increase size & decrease & feeds entire hotel sprinkler/standpipe combination.
Jul 14, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance w/ codeprovisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the dob rules & regulations.
May 26, 2006 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenancesas required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldgs rules & regu
Jan 31, 2006 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance withi code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the department of buildings rules &
Jun 17, 2005 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldgs rules & regu
Apr 29, 2005 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions : periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 0f 1998 and the department of building r
Nov 12, 2004 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Jun 11, 2004 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
20q03,30l10,33l10,16r05,16l07,36h11,36w06,31h10,39r09,44h10,50l10, 53h11,54h11,56j01,60t07,67j10,72h10,85bb05,86q05. 20q-2nd floor 30l-pin it 30l-latch holes. 16r-lobby replaced without a work permit 16l-
May 14, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85u05,44l10,44o02,64x10,51bb12,54bb12,36d06,51h10,55y10,39b10.51-exessive crown wear 39-provide separation to pit
Mar 8, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83## 83 operating elevator without equipment use permit "sign off"certificate rem call 212 566 5524 to arrange apointment to finalize ea 186-99
Mar 4, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report : periodic inspectionof exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy : file
Jan 30, 2004 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sprinkler installation not in accordance with rs-17 - 2 location - throughout building not adequate coverage on all 7th floors, no inspection test value installed remedy : conform to rs17-2
Apr 7, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.at 3rd fl doors and hallway layouts noted new doors and door jams.remedy:obtain permit.
May 4, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit/expired noted:but renovation throughout, with newly erected metal stud partitions, with shaft for elevator.also opening created north wall exterior approx. 5'x10' on 1st 22 fl. expermit #1049259
Aug 23, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work with out permit noted at 3rd fl doors and hallway layout noted new doors and door jams remedy file all plans obtain all proper permits from th edept of bldg fourthwith
May 18, 1999 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73##-operating device w/o equipment use permit/certificate. call 212-312-8738 to arrange for an appointment to test elevator to finalize application.
Mar 26, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for number 34047350j. correct the violating condition and
Feb 24, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition and of building for violation number 34129966r. correct the department of buildings for violation number 34129966r. correct the
Feb 24, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the building condition and file a certificate of correction with the department ofbuildings for violation number 34129905n. correct the violating condit
Feb 24, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction with the depsrtment of bldg for 34135332x remedy correct the violating condition and file
Feb 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for violation 34168616z remedy correct thre violating condition co
Feb 24, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violation number 34047336n. correct the violating con
Feb 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violation, condition and file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings forf violation number 34129968k. correct the violation co
Feb 24, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition and file a certificte of correction with the department of buildungs for violation 34135054p remedy correct the violating condit
Feb 24, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt C14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt B22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt C07C06
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt C07C06
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt B13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 1015
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt F03
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt F03
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Jan 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (HB)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 8
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 47,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,532 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-5
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1021 / 52
- Assessed value
- $7,180,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104318, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.
Questions about 224 West 50 Street
Who owns 224 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ali Baba Hotel Corp.
Does 224 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.
Is 224 West 50 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 224 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1910 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.