536 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0051Map
Owner of record: 538 W 50 LLC
536 West 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1946 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 28 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 538 W 50 LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 120
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 · 18
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the limit of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Mar 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door to public hall stair '' a '' at public hall, 5th story
Oct 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at west door at vestibule leading to cellar at basement
Jan 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at west door at vestibule leading to cellar at basement
Jan 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt phe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt PHE
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jun 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt phe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt PHE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt phe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt PHE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt phe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt PHE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt phe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt PHE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt pha, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt PHA
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt pha, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt PHA
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 2nd fire door from east at south at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 12, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
84x10/39p16 84x10 repair in cab communication,inspection revealed it did not work-39p16 locked gate and stairwell to machine room was unableto locate superintendent.provide access to machine room for inspection
Jun 27, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at roof level there are (a) one storyextension approx 9'x 50' at west side and (b) also a one story extension approx 12'x 50' at east side both with new plumbing for the 3 pi
Aug 24, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. alteration 708/84 1st and 2nd stories.
Jun 7, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt PHE
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt PHE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt PHE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt PHA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt PHA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt PHA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt PHA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt PHE
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt PHE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt PHA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt PHA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1946
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 28
- Building area
- 18,975 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,021 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1078 / 51
- Assessed value
- $2,124,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142336, last renewed Jul 25, 2025.
Questions about 536 West 50 Street
Who owns 536 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 538 W 50 LLC.
Does 536 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 536 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 536 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1946 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 536 West 50 Street?
It has 28 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.