554 West 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01078-0060Map
Owner of record: 554 West 50th Street
554 West 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 554 West 50th Street. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 78
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 95
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 78
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Jul 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective peep hole at door in the entrance located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at fire passage way
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening kick down door stopper at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building rear at fire escape
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plastic tarp at 2nd story balcony at building rear at fire escape
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items and table at 5th story balcony at building rear at fire escape
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony at building rear at fire escape
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stagnant water and mud at fire passage way
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at rear yard yard
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose saddle at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fe, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing , kickstand at the building front entrance , 1st story
Nov 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the building entrance , 1st story
Nov 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed at building entrance front door
Jun 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 5RE
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to fire escape balcony at public hall, 5th story
Jun 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to fire escape balcony at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to fire escape balcony at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flowerpots at 6th story balcony at building front at fire escape
Jun 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to fire escape balcony at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at steam pipe in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6fe, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 6FE
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,,, in the entrance located at apt 6fe, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 6FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at steam pipe in the 1st room from east located at apt 6fe, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 6FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6fe, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 6FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 9, 2005
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent-residential purposes. dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now unit #1re on the 1st fl. has been used
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient use
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at unit #1re at the first floor. remedy: discontinue i
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide a fire alarm system class "j" for transient use at unit #1re at first floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at the time of inspection i observed that multiple air conditioning units are installed at the building facade without proper support and/or approved mount
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 5RE
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 6FE
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 6FE
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 6FTE
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 6RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2FW
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 1RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 6RE
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 5RW
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 12,510 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,625 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1078 / 60
- Assessed value
- $1,205,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115842, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 554 West 50 Street
Who owns 554 West 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 554 West 50th Street.
Does 554 West 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.
Is 554 West 50 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 554 West 50 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 554 West 50 Street?
It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.