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534 West 50 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0050Map

Owner of record: Jss Ave LLC

534 West 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Jss Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on December 7, 2022. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
176

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 7, 2022

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
2
About 10% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 82

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front areaway

    Dec 7, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box improper sign at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door , 1st story

    Dec 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 29, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper window sash glass pane at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover plate at electrical junction box at north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit fire scape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperatable in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at north riser in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also missing chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operate door knob on door at egress room to fire escape window. in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling on 5th sty at public hall

    Oct 18, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling on 5th sty at public hall

    Oct 18, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain , at front areaway

    Jul 25, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apt located at bsmt-apt base

    Jul 25, 2010 · Apt BASE

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Dec 11, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings, all stories at public hall

    Dec 11, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock on metal gate from building front stoop to street

    Jun 6, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Mar 4, 2002 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    Mar 4, 2002 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plywood 4 & 5 sty front fire escape.

    Jul 28, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Plumbing none

    The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application #121698476 due to revocation of the master plumber's and/or fire suppression license. all work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped immediately

    Dec 10, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 14, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 11, 2020 · Apt B1BSMN

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 11, 2020 · Apt B1BSMN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 11, 2020 · Apt B1BSMN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 2, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 2, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    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
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,995 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1078 / 50
Assessed value
$1,292,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132658, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 534 West 50 Street

Who owns 534 West 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jss Ave LLC.

Does 534 West 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 534 West 50 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 534 West 50 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 534 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.