421 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01060-0121Map
Owner of record: Vptn LLC
421 West 50 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vptn LLC. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2023. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 3
- 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 27, 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.
Nov 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 01 30 78.
May 7, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 21, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & certification by dob.observed gas piping illegal installed in bldg 419 to supply gas to adjacentbldg 421 gas fired boiler in basement.remedy:file for required permits
Jan 22, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner re:installation/maintenance of plumbing materials equipment per:pc 102.3,27-902 observed gas flexible connection installed on boiler.remedy:remove non-complying
Jan 22, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg!defects noted:observed numerous openings on roof leaving flrs down below opened &exposed to the elements.observed roof area on the north bldg section.dislodged,settled&in dange
Dec 1, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,674 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1060 / 121
- Assessed value
- $368,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #611539, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.
Questions about 421 West 50 Street
Who owns 421 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vptn LLC.
Does 421 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 421 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 421 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 421 West 50 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.