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359 West 47 Street

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01038-0101Map

Owner of record: Fountain House INC

359 West 47 Street is a care facility built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10036. The owner of record is Fountain House INC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 32

  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Dec 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 5, 2023

    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 3b, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3b, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 3B

    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 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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 3, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3d, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3D

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling on 3rd story north east community bathroom

    Jun 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at 2nd story north east comminity bathroom

    Jun 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling on 4th story south east community bathroom

    Jun 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall on 3rd story south east community bathroom

    Jun 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at community kitchen at , 4th story

    Jun 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 3rd and 5th story at public hall

    Jun 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at 3rd and 5th story at public hall

    Jun 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east air shaft and rear yard.

    Mar 14, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 16, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 7, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 3, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 1, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 16, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 9, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 13, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p36243

    Nov 8, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    May 9, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirments.at the time of my inspection,i observed the accumulation of debris excess material and bagged garbage at cellar level points of egress and ingre

    Jun 16, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site exp permit. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place but after doing research on bis dob now discovered that the permit issued for sidewalk shed had

    Feb 18, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt APT3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2007 · Apt BLG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Care facility (N9)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
—
Building area
9,720 ft²
Lot area
2,257 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1038 / 101
Assessed value
$909,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108529, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.

Questions about 359 West 47 Street

Who owns 359 West 47 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fountain House INC.

Does 359 West 47 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 359 West 47 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 359 West 47 Street built?

City records list 1920 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.