522 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0046Map
Owner of record: 520 West 50th Street INC
522 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 116 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 21
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 · 116
- 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
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 1st window from west at 2nd sty balcony at building front at fire escape
Jul 6, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 2nd window from west at 3rd sty balcony at building front at fire escape
Jul 6, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at fire escape
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 2nd window from east at 5th sty balcony at building front at fire escape
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 1st window from west at 5th sty balcony at building front at fire escape
Jul 6, 2018
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range. in the kitchen located at apt e2, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt E2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet safety cover, at 1st. & 2nd. story public hall.
Jun 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range. in the kitchen located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2018 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2018 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defectve. located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2018 · Apt C4
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 26, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at drainage from wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective pointing mortar at east brick wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3 & 4 sty ,front north party wall balcony
Sep 30, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt D3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt D3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east & south corner wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit west wood closet door in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt D3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 30, 2011
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 missing frame at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditionors protruding beyond window sills at 4 & 5 sty ,front north party wall balcony
Sep 30, 2011
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor hole near water closet in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2006 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioners protruding beyond window sills on 2,3,4,5th sty balcony ,front north at party wall balcony
Nov 27, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2,3,4,5th sty balcony ,front north at party wall balcony
Nov 27, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wastline in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling north east enclosure at open space, cellar
Aug 23, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires east wall junction box at open space, cellar
Aug 23, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance to 3 sty southwest apt c4. located at apt c4
Jun 24, 1997 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor wrapped kitchen 3 sty southwest apt c4. located at apt c4
Jun 24, 1997 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets showerhead cold water bathroom 3 sty southwest apt c4. located at apt c4
Jun 24, 1997 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall kitchen 3 sty southwest apt c4. located at apt c4
Jun 24, 1997 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north & south wall south room 3 sty southwest apt c4. located at apt c4
Jun 24, 1997 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor center room 3 sty southwest apt c4. located at apt c4
Jun 24, 1997 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3 4 & 5 sty balcony front fire escape.
Jun 24, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system 1 sty public hall to 3 sty southwest apt c4. located at apt c4
Jun 24, 1997 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable wire panel box east wall center room 5 syt west apt 3e. , section '' ''
May 23, 1997 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor 5 sty rear east apt 3e kitchen. located at apt 3e
May 23, 1997 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor ktichen 5 sty southeast atp 3e
May 23, 1997
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt C4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 25, 2012 · Apt D3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 25, 2012 · Apt D3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt D3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt D3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close
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- General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Floor
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $367,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $375,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,645 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,511 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1078 / 46
- Assessed value
- $1,352,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132432, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 522 West 50 Street
Who owns 522 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 520 West 50th Street INC.
Does 522 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 522 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 522 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 522 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.