439 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01060-0013Map
Owner of record: 439 W 50 LLC
439 West 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 439 W 50 LLC. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 117
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 203
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 117
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and west wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at boiler room
May 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 8, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing -the door sweep in the entrance located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing the radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at evidence of rodants droppings, holes observed throughout the yards at time of inspection court
Mar 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Mar 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hvac system at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective paving stone at rear building court
Oct 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 20 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''rear''
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''rear''
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 10, 2025
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose detached wash basin at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Jan 22, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3fw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3FW
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2ef, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2EF
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ef, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2EF
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3fw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''front''
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 3FW
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''front''
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 3FW
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 12
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 29, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 29, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 29, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 29, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:atoi observed@4sty multidwelling bldg white pvc fence&post installed/constructed@exp1,3,4 of roof w/secs in disrepair.repair &/or replace sec of fence in disrepa
Aug 17, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code);27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code) for transient use @ apt(1rw)
Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. dept of buildng records indicates premises to legaly approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. ilegal occupancy noted. at apt
Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the deot of buildings for outstaning ecb violation #3500743 issued on 07-15-2013 file a certificate of correction
Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 abd 27-954 for transient use @apt 1rw. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to maintain in code-complaint manner failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use @apt 1rw. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrayr to that allowed by the dept of building records ta court yard ground floor common area has been used.converted to 2 prmiate backyard with wood fence approx 6 height and door with lock discont
Oct 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.dob records indicates that bldg to be legally approved as a class "a" m.d. now apt#3f illegally converted into transient use.additi
May 2, 2015 · Penalty $13,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use previous vio#35007436k.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 2, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2& 27-954 for transientuse pervious vio#35007434r.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 2, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide #of required means of egress for every fl per bc 1018.1 & 27.366 for transient use pervious vio#35007435z.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 2, 2015 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: (1) at 1 floor above apt entrance door create opening to install a/c units apt #1rw & #1re cut/removed lintels.rear bldg (2) at front of premises install awning sign above
Jul 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. bldg dept records indicates that 4 story bldg to be legally approved as a class'a' mdl apt #1rw converted into transient use.
Jul 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 4FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3FE
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3FE
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt INTHER
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt INTHER
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt INTHER
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 31, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 23, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 18, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 17, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 7,440 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1060 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,179,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132605, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 439 West 50 Street
Who owns 439 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 439 W 50 LLC.
Does 439 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.
Is 439 West 50 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 439 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 439 West 50 Street?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.