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532 West 50 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0049Map

Owner of record: Double B Realty Corp

532 West 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Double B Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 16 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
19
About 95% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 18 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 44

  • A

    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.

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
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  • I

    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
  • A

    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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall

    Oct 17, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioners protruding at window on 2nd and 3rd stories rear north escape. at fire escape

    Jan 5, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5af, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5af, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 9, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors all stys at public hall

    Jun 9, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5af, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5af, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 14, 2000 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 14, 2000 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low pressure at washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 14, 2000 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 14, 2000 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling at kitchen & bathroom 3 sty southeast apt 3a. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile wall in bathroom 3 sty southeast apt 3a. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 3a. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty southeast apt 3a gacharna. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that which is allowed by the bldg dept records. note: regarding separate bldg located at rear of lot. cellar illegallyconverted into 2 separate class'a' dwelling units although both apt

    Jun 19, 2013 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: regarding separate bldg located at reare of lot: full height sheetrock partition walls erected & plumbing & electric lines installed to create 2 separate class'a' dwelling units

    Jun 19, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 1001.9 failure to provide secondary means of egress from room &/or space where required. noted:(in regards)to separate bldg located at rear of lot. cellar illegally converted into 2 separate class'a'

    Jun 19, 2013 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit:work noted:at cellar(1)erected steel stair for access from sidewalk to cellar.(2)installed new kalamine,steel dr at incline plane for better access to cellar from sidewalk level

    Jul 25, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5AREAR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 1BR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 1AR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 2, 2005 · Apt 1AR

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 2, 2005 · Apt 2AR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 5AF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2004 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 14, 2004 · Apt 5A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
10,000 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1078 / 49
Assessed value
$956,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #112140, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 532 West 50 Street

Who owns 532 West 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Double B Realty Corp.

Does 532 West 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 532 West 50 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 532 West 50 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 532 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.