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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 110

  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe at drop ladder at building front fire escape

    Apr 2, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building front entrance door.

    Oct 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at entrance vestibule door.

    Oct 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 sty northwest section room 214.

    Nov 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at entrance 2 sty northwest section room 214.

    Nov 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    Replace the broken or defective missing washbasin 6 sty northwest section room 614

    Oct 30, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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

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

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.