442 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01059-0054Map
Owner of record: Four Forty Two West 50th LLC
442 West 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Four Forty Two West 50th LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 77
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 123
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at building front entrance , 1st story
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at building front entrance , 1st story
Mar 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 4W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 4W
Open — Not complied with - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with standard wire glass the present glass at vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Aug 10, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Apr 16, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing cast iron radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve in danger of emitting steam in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Oct 21, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 21, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Oct 21, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a slide bolt capable of being locked installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
Jan 13, 2016
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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2015 · Apt 1W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2015 · Apt 1W
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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 140.f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances to top and bottom sashes to windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective glaze on the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sagging floors 1st apt from north at east in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances to top and bottom sash to windows in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets to hot and cold water on the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile on floor in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floors thur-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances to bottom sashs all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper to the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Having a illuminated sign w/wording "jojer fine art framing & gallery"w/o a current permit. remedy: remove illegal work.
Oct 9, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail obtain temporary construction permit prior to install/use sidewalk shed.noted:installation of sidewalk shed @ said address @ exposure #1 has no filing for installation of sidewalk shed.rem:obtain permit.
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a reidential district note: located in a r8 (special clinton district) exist a 3rd floor arranged to be occupied as a transient hotel. with (2) rooms and 4 beds note: signed contacts dated 4/23/2
Aug 14, 2008 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the miniumnumber of legal exits. note: at 3rd floor level the ri occupancy has only one legal means of egress with f.e being obstructed by residential sink remedy: discontinue illegal tra
Aug 14, 2008 · Penalty $150
Active - Class - 2
Exit corridor obstructed. note:at 3rd floor level kitchen area fire escape is partially obstructed by newly installed kitchen sink aswell asrear exit door totally obstructed by a bed. remedy: remove all obstru
Aug 14, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. defect noted at stair stoop, 1st sty bldg entry. (1) missing steel railing & broken brownstone landing at primary means of egress, east section, north bldg. elevation. remedy:
Apr 19, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: the installation of a sidewalk shed aprpox. 30'l which is contrary to permit #104167410 dated 07/19/05 which called for the installation of a 20' sidewalk shed. noted location:at
Sep 30, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain 4'x 3' piece of plywood missing exposing the top of shed remedy:replace piece of plywood
Sep 24, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: removed fire razed material at various location in ceiling in process of installing new electrical wire, sealed off hole in floor approx. size 3'x 3'- in apt #3. remedy: stop
Aug 18, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:removal of partition wall (plasten)atcenter of 5th floor apt.removal of plasten for installation of entey door joining apt with public halling at center of apt.redemy:stop all w
Apr 26, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 12, 2024 · Apt 1W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 4W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 4W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 4W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 4W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 4W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 4W
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 4W
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2016 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Floor
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Windows
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 1, 2009 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Doors
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Floor
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Floor
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Windows
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 3E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 12,945 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,067 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1059 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,162,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102097, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 442 West 50 Street
Who owns 442 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Four Forty Two West 50th LLC.
Does 442 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 442 West 50 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 442 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 442 West 50 Street?
It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.