50 West 96 Street
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01209-0053Map
Owner of record: 50 West Owners Corp
50 West 96 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 61 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 50 West Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on July 3, 2025. 8 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 38
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 57
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 · 28
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a hook and eye device installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a hook and eye device installed at building entrance door
Mar 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 7C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 7C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 7C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west walls in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
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- 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin at pedestal in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall. in the 1st room from east located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin. in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north & east walls in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2009 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 3rd bathroom from north at east located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glaze compound window upper and lower sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9c, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2007 · Apt 9C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 9c, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 9C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 9c, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 9C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st living room from east at south located at apt 9c, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 9C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitions and doorway removed at water closet compartment 16 sty southwest apt 16c northwest room , section '' ''
Sep 16, 1989 · Apt 16C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 38
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p15122
Jan 15, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p15123
Jul 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p1s122
Jan 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p15123
May 25, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)capacity plate
Aug 27, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 2
Atoi active permit for renovation to the 3rd floor apartment on file with the department, permit m00882340-i1-gc exp-05/31/2024, but permit if posted no where on premises., post/properly post permit
Oct 16, 2024 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior faced and appurtenances. note:observed at exposure 1(north elevation) an incomplete water table stone,a open mortar joint at the watertable and multiple spalled window sill
Jun 5, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed construction equipment on site for facade work. upon request for logs observed not maintained per code.maintain logs
Oct 6, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post permit. upon inspection as noted on active alteration site sidewalk shed in place suspended scaffold's outriggers,parapet clamps all on site and attached to the bldg. tarp's in place over ornate
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.8. siamese not marked w/functioning red light: upon inspection as noted the red light marking the siamese connection does not workall other light bulbs running on the same conduit line are working
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site. remedy: maintain daily inspection records on site.
Sep 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger designated an unqualified foreman. (no foreman card for current company ll & z restoration). remedy: comply with code.
Sep 3, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84b0736d0616i1138o02. 84b intercom rings no answer provide as per code 36d ladder going to overhead (passenger) right side top of ladder secure to point or just secure. 16i bottom no roller repair replace fix
Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit at 15th story level,exposure column 4(west side of bldg)10'x 6'area of brick has been removed during pointing of bldg thatwas being done in other areas.remedy:obtain permit.
Jan 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit as noted:alteration permit for 1e-2b expired on 9/28/04 and as per dob records no permit was renewed at the time constructionwork in progress remedy:stop all work, renew permit
Jan 18, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.1 room constructed on the basement (super apt).size:approx 6'x 22'x 9'.remedy:obtain permit.
Dec 23, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit.demolition,new installation of 2 hot & cold water riser lines with shut off valve.1-hot & cold water riser line is for kitchen.1-hot & cold water riser line is for bathroom.all plumbi
Dec 16, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.demolition,new installation of 2 hot & cold water riser lines with shut off valves.1-hot & cold water riser line is for kitchen.1-hot & cold riser is for ba
Dec 16, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit.demolition,new installation of 2 hot & cold water riser lines with shut off valves.1-hot & cold water riser line is for kitchen.1-hot & cold water riser line is for bathroom.all plumb
Dec 16, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.demolition,new installation of 2 hot & cold water riser lines with shut off valves.1-hot & cold water riser line is for kitchen.1-hot & cold water riser lin
Dec 16, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work performed without a permitl demolition and new installation of copper hot and cold water risers with valves and fittings, running through apartments 14b and 15b closets feeding bathrooms all
Jun 18, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
5l11,19q3,31i11,32q3,37o2,62o2,79o2,68l11. 10q3= 6 and 15 fls. 31i11=hole in wall of pit area behind govenor tension frame 32q3=car top 68l11 bent guide shaft.
Mar 26, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o02-74o02-57o02-75u05. 74-o-02 clean car top.
Sep 5, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o02-74o02-75u05. 74-o-02 clean car top.
Sep 5, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49- install releif valve on cold water side of the domestic tankless coil line.
Aug 29, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16h12,33o02,37g12,62m07,75u05.#16h12=1.5,8,37g12=4,5,6 and 6 #62m7= toe guard
Jan 10, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
53h7,50y14,37d6,37o2,35o2,35a4,35a4,14m7,46l12,30o2,75m5,30z4,33p17, 57o2. 46-cease use hoist cable hazardous coming loose top of shackle call for insp 312-8732. 53-provide more lights in motor rm. 37-secure
Feb 9, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k12,50y14,37o2,37l12,37l12,33p17,22d6,11q3,5d6,30o2,75m5,30h4,18m7, 15d6,46h15,60m7. 37-remove jumper from coil back of controller & replace defective coils. 5-secure track to car gate & repair gate roll
Feb 9, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50l. 50-repair hoistmotor armiture.
Aug 19, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 7C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 7C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 7C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 7C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 7C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 7C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 7C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 7C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 31, 2007 · Apt 9C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | $2,722,500 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 27, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 6, 2026 | $2,525,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 61
- Building area
- 108,666 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,071 ft²
- Zoning
- R9
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1209 / 53
- Assessed value
- $9,037,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #103057, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 50 West 96 Street
Who owns 50 West 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 50 West Owners Corp.
Does 50 West 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 50 West 96 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 50 West 96 Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 50 West 96 Street?
It has 61 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.