520 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0045Map
Owner of record: 520 West 50th Street INC
520 West 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 520 West 50th Street INC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 30 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building front entrance , 1st story
May 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance , 1st story
May 6, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 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 2, 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 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
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- 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 3rd room from north, the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2008 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock door, in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door , in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide handle exterior bulkhead door.
May 20, 1997
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches & water bugs 3 sty front west apt 1c. , section '' ''
Aug 16, 1996 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls bathroom 3 sty front west apt 1c. , section '' ''
Aug 16, 1996 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at east & ceiling at south room 3 sty west apt 1c. , section '' ''
Aug 16, 1996 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls thru out 1 sty southeast apt a3 located at apt a3
Mar 19, 1996 · Apt A3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty southeast apt a3 located at apt a3
Mar 19, 1996 · Apt A3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls bathroom 1 sty southwest apt a4 , section '' ''
Mar 19, 1996 · Apt A4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and walls bathroom 2 sty front east apt 2b. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed leak from ceiling bathroom 2 sty front east apt 2b. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out 2 sty front east apt 2b , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 2 sty front east apt 2b. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at kitchen sink 2 sty front east apt 2b. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2 sty front east apt 2b. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall oven door opening kitchen 2 sty front east apt 2b. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty front east apt 2b burns. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall oven door 2 room from rear 2 sty front east apt 2b. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 15, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt #969/87. remedy: obtain a valide certificate of occupancy.
Aug 15, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. alt #969/88 remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Jul 23, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file annual boiler report with this department for boiler 83334-01 remedy file report or have an inspection performed by this department
Jan 3, 1989 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt A2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | $387,500 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,525 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,511 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1078 / 45
- Assessed value
- $1,107,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132431, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 520 West 50 Street
Who owns 520 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 520 West 50th Street INC.
Does 520 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 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 520 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 520 West 50 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.