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517 West 49 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0020Map

Owner of record: Homes For The Homeless Institute, INC.

517 West 49 Street is a care facility built in 1986 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Homes For The Homeless Institute, INC.. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on September 6, 2025.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
64
ECB violations
36
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 6, 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 · 2

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 7e, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 7E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 64

  • Construction other optional

    Ftm. obsrvd on exp 1 s.elev: cracks in parapet masonry @ 11th flr & 13 flr setback (brick and stone work). exp 3 n.elev: stepcracks in brick work @ 11 flr setback parapet, missing damaged mortar @ multiple location on 11 flr. remedy: repair and or replace damage masonry (bricks & stone work; mortar joints.)

    Apr 13, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner as per section 28.301.1 of the nyc admin code. noted at time of inspection observed vertical crack on exposure 1. also at roof elevation north vertical step cracks & roof elevation on 11th floor set back broken glass remedy: repair and/or replace

    Nov 24, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failuure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed loose broken off stucco at gravity tank wall.crack at 14th floor setback arc h wall over exp1.crack glass brick at bulkhead stair a.observed crack coping stone at other setback area of exp3 such as glass,brick,cracks remedy:repair and/or replace

    Aug 15, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 22, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Nov 1, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9b unsafe report filed

    Feb 21, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 9, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 9, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 21, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 21, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 15, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 15, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 3, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Oct 24, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 36

  • Class - 1

    Observed on 10th floor sprinkler heads obstructed. pipe penetrations are on 9th, 8th and basement floor with no fire stop. basement eye wash sinks not vented properly and using jim caps on waste line. bathrooms

    Mar 19, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed on the roof top the failure to support the lfmc (sealtite) as required, also noted that the length in use was greater than the allowed 6 feet as per ec 350.12 lfmc must be supported at intervals of 4

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the basement water meter room the water meter jumper detached from the water service pipe, this an essential part of the grounding systems as it provides continuity in the event of the removal of

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the rooftop generator room the unpermitted use of emt through the concrete wall without protection from the deteriorating agent of the concrete. as per ec 358.12; ec 358.12, comply with ec code; p

    Nov 14, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in dob records the submission of a c of c for the use of flexible cords in the rear courtyard a.c units and the sidewalk shed power supply. at the time of my inspection the conditions remain in effec

    Nov 14, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in dob records the filing of a certificate of corrections #0251356 on 07/25/2023 by vicente moldelo stating the conditions in ecb# 39087884m were corrected. the documents filed were false as the cond

    Nov 14, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the rooftop generator room and the basement water meter room the installation of conduit raceways , branch circuit wiring, junction boxes and devices for the emergency lighting and receptacle outl

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed on the 11th floor roof , the rear courtyard the use of flexible wiring used as permanent wiring from the a.c. condensers to the indoor blower units , also noted the use of an extension cord from the

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    I observed throughout the building the electrical panel branch circuits not or improperly identified as per code., provide circuit directory/id; label/identify branch circuits.

    Nov 14, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in dob records the permit #m00914191 for the installation of 5 hvac systems, the scope of work in the rear yard now encompasses 9 a.c. units, this permit is outside the scope of work that ecb# 390878

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    I observed in the gas meter room the improper termination of raceways and conductors. the cable and the wiring were hanging with the conductors exposed both should be terminated in a junction box or back to the

    Nov 14, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed missing fire stopping in the mechanical room located on the 15th floor. this is a hazardous because it is giving a way for fire and or smoke to travel., provide/maintain fire stopping

    Nov 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed painted sprinkler caps on the 14th and 13th floors. as per 102.3 of the plumbing code installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accord

    Nov 13, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Upon reaching the upper floors where the crew were working, i asked to speak with the person in charge, , jose l isidoro, introduced himself, while reviewing the paperwork and his credentials, his 32 hour suppo

    Aug 1, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed the site was contrary to the s.s.p due to suspended scaff. @exp.#1(supp. scaff. shown with o.h.p.). no supported scaffold shown on roof, approx. 30ft high scaffold erected on si

    Aug 1, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Verizon electrical boxes and wiring mounted/installed in staircase located at cellar level, next to standpipe., repair and/or replace

    Jul 27, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed sprinkler flow switch on the second and third floors are not readily accessible for normal or emergency maintenance. as per pc102.3 maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof

    Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the rear yard the installation of raceways, branch circuit wiring, overcurrent devices, and disconnect switches for new split a.c units with interconnect wiring to indoor wall mount blowers. no pe

    Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed the main electrical room the failure to ground the 400 amp service disconnect switch. i noted the switch bonded but no main ground conductor installed., properly install ground electrode conductor; p

    Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed from the roof area boiler room the temporary wiring for the motorized scaffolds passing through doorways, windows and over brick and concrete edges. this subjects the temporary wiring to physical dam

    Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the rear courtyard the improper identification of a neutral conductor, i noted a green colored wire connected on the switch gear to a white colored wire. the two colors are not interchangeable, gr

    Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed the failure to provide gfci protection as required for outdoor lighting of the sidewalk shed and in the boiler room., install gfc1 protection; provide gfci protection as required.

    Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed the unpermitted use of flexible wiring at then entrance supplying power to the sidewalk shed, the interconnect wiring for the split a.c. units , an extension cord spliced into a junction box in the b

    Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob i observed in the basement new gas piping supplying gas to hot water heaters without inspection and certification by dob refer to job n

    Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested i observed in the basement installed new gas piping by the gas meter under job number laa m08005215 no test was performed, perform test

    Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.*south elevation, exp 1: eroded mortis joints *west elevation, exp 2: eroded mortis joints, spalling bricks *north elevation, exp 3: eroded

    Feb 13, 2018 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take a provide safety measures where required to protect and secure public safety from unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04.facadetechnical report file unsafe by pe/pa on 10/31/16.rmdy: provide and

    Oct 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-302.5 fail to provide safety measure (sidewalk shed) to protect public from hazardous condition-unsafe flsp technical report file for cycle 06 on 10/17/08. rem:provide safety measures sidewalk shed where req

    Oct 20, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa

    Jul 29, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this departmetn indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. rem: file an amended report following remedial

    May 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial

    Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,08v01,28l12,57o02, 75-perform & file 5 yrs test 08-adjust levelling of floors- 28- change ideefective roller guide on car 57- clean pit.

    Sep 17, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,57o02, 75- perform 5 yrs test ,and tag device 75- clean pit.

    Sep 17, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five reprot acceptalbe to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b (5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in intial ll11/98 reprot remedy: file an

    Jul 5, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an

    May 3, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New bldg.#67/84 permit#003188/88 has been revoked.due to non comp- lience with objections checklist for new bldgs.and alterations 1/23/89remedy:comply with title 27 sect.197 of administrative code.

    Feb 15, 1989 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 7E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 7E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 15, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 15, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 8F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 10C

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2011 · Apt 7E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 5C

    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 (N2)
Year built
1986
Floors
12
Residential units
—
Building area
49,870 ft²
Lot area
7,682 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1078 / 20
Assessed value
$9,142,200
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 517 West 49 Street

Who owns 517 West 49 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Homes For The Homeless Institute, INC..

Does 517 West 49 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 517 West 49 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 517 West 49 Street built?

City records list 1986 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.