50 East 42 Street
Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01276-0051Map
Owner of record: Fifty East Forty Etc.
50 East 42 Street is an office building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is Fifty East Forty Etc.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 95
- ECB violations
- 53
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 95
- Construction other optional
Shed no longer code compliant due to being hit by a car. damage to 9 vertical members.
Sep 9, 2026
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy :.repair shed vertical members. if owner fails to do so
Sep 9, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - 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, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 18, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Feb 18, 2022
Dob violation - active - 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, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - High pressure boiler boiler required
Hblvio-high pressure boiler boiler required
Oct 21, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 53
- Class - 1
Note: at the time of inspection, i observed workers throwing white debris bags from the sidewalk shed into a truck at exposure #4, contrary to 3303.5.2. this creates a hazardous condition for pedestrians as a d
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Note: at time of inspection, i observed a trash truck parked on the sidewalk without any barriers in place while construction debris is being thrown into the back creating an obstruction for pedestrians and veh
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in the prior nov # 039543906k stating that there was no protection plan in place for tenants in the building and this
Oct 15, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with bc3303.10 and 28-120.1, occupied building protection plan. observed construction activities and workers accessing the building during occupancy of business tenant and visitors without ba
Aug 21, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
In response to incident where worker sergio while walking up stairs fell backwards and injuring himself upon request to see his orientation none was provided to ensure he was given proper training and precautio
Oct 30, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
In response to incident where worker fell while on stairs of support pipe scaffold upon request to see worker's 4 hour user certificate card none was provided. use of scaffold without proper training creates a
Oct 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observed a 15 foot ladder in use connected to the sidewalk shed at exposures #1 corner placed in the bus lane creating obstruction for vehicles and traffic, without any records of a
Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in he
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed water leaking onto basement floor which is contrary to pc section 301.3, repair and/or replace
Oct 12, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
A.c.27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100' or more in he
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,280
Active
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- Class - 2
Unlic phys treatment estb op in c5-3 restricted central commercial dist on 5fl unit501 as per zr12-10.noted:masseuse who isnt healthcare prof lic by nys or under supervision of nys lic healthcare prof offered f
Aug 24, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.work noted:suite501 on 5th fl level erected full ht partition walls creating 8 rms. obtain permit
Aug 24, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o107167.illegal occupancy noted:@5fl(suite501) converted/occupied as "fernthai" w/unlic phys treatment&8massage rms,10massage tables,oils&towels.discont illegal use
Aug 24, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit.observed at heaters fixtures motors switches installed in store just salad.no applicatin on file for motors heaters fixtures switches & wiring. remedy:obtain permit.
Apr 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers and file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office building 100 feet or more in height in exist
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Sec. a.c 27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at job site,at time of inspection observed 2 workers working at fl#21 under job permit#123812865,i asked for the approved plan and failure to provide
Aug 12, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayor's emergency executive order 120 and subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governor's executive order 202.34 and subsequ
Aug 12, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg
Mar 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
27-929.1 a.c. 27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office buildin
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved. construction documents or approved amendment. note at time of inspection at exposure 4 observed supported scaffold w/a pully wheel installed from 23rd fl terrace to roof use
Oct 8, 2014 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.noted: at time of inspection of facade job#120929807 w/4workers at roof level has site safety log back signed on 10/2/14 from
Oct 2, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3310.5 failed to have site safety mgr prsent as requred.no site safety mgr on site @time of insp. of facade job#120929807, with ccd-1 2hr oversight in place. site safety mgr log back signed between 7-9am for
Oct 2, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3310.8.3 failure to comply w/rules promulgated by the commissioner site safety rule. noted: at time of inspection of 27story bldg under facade job#120929807 w/site safety manager charles w farrell m000941
Oct 2, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.8 guardrail and toe boards.observed pipe scaffold erected on 25' setback (bldg per meter) few sections miss are rem:provide guardrails & toe boards as required per code
Apr 23, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. bc 3301.10. obscured lawful signs. no temp signs shall project below the deck of any sidewalk shed. noted: about 6-8 signs from businesses in the bldg hang below the deck of sidewalk shed exp 1 - e 42 st,
Jan 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
29q03,39o02,70o02,34o02. 29q03-door operator cover missing unguarded install guard.
Nov 26, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
05a10,99b07,40o02. 05a10-car gate roller has tape wrapped around it altered repair; 99b07-one year test tag cat 1 dated 6-12 insufficient data provide new test tag.
Nov 26, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
05m07,39l10,70o02. 05m07-car show speed door missing excentric roller provide; 39l10-car top light defective repair.
Nov 26, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
05m07 - car door excentric rollers missing provide.
Nov 26, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
72l10,39x10,39o02. 72l- pit stop switch won't immediately stop car in up direction. 39x- car top inspection not working repair. to lift cease use contact alphonso marshall 917-468-7296.
Nov 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
72x11, 70o02. 72x11-pit stop switch inoperative must replace 70o02-clean entire pit.
Mar 5, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
100## - pit door switch bypassed with electrical tape on the contact (do not attempt to do this again) unsafe.
Mar 5, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
72x11,70o02. 72x11-pit stop switch inoperative must replace. 70o02-clean entire pit.
Mar 5, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances.south elevn on 25fl terrace.oberved open panels @ terrace railing-detached panels from railings posts.rem:maintain bldg exterior.repair defects includings but no
Apr 30, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted the following conditions:the bldgs cellar known as lucille roberts has inadequate sprinkelr system & no carbon monoxide smoke detectors.noted some sprinkl
Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
10d06,98bb05. 42d- secure pc board on controller
Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
10h10,98bb05.
Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
10h10,29e10,98bb05.
Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
10d06,41d06,98bb05. 41d- secure controller panel
Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
06l10. 06l- elevator running with gate open
Nov 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. under permit # 104554590, sidewalk shed deck enclosure should be 3'-6" high. deck enclosure is now 12' high & has been erected around a traffic light, creating a hazardo
Nov 15, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans under permit #104554590 sidewalk shed deck enclosure should be 3'-6" high.deck enclosure is now 12' high & has been erected around a traffic light creating a hazardous co
Nov 15, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans under permit #104530250 sidewalk shed deck enclosure should be 3'-6" high.deck enclosure is now 12' high & has been erected around a traffic light,creating a hazardous co
Nov 15, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. under permit # 104530250 sidewalk shed dock enclosure should be 3'-6" high. deck enclosure is now 12' high, & has been erected around a traffic light, creating a hazardo
Nov 15, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted. erected an approx. 240' long x 12' high canvas advertising banner attached to deck enclosure of sidewalk shed this banner has been erected around a traffic light, creating
Nov 15, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted:erected an approx 240'long x 12'high canvas advertising banner attached to deck enclosures of sidewalk shed.this banner has been erected around traffic light,creating a haza
Nov 15, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Using a two pt suspended scafford with the stirr placed approx 7th from the end platform outraggers not set up according to approved plans no toe board on a two pti suspended scafford remedy: move stirrups
Apr 28, 2003 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
360i04,74m07. 30i04- exposed plumbing at 11 floor rear shaftway wall propery patch wall. 74m07- missiing top of car light. provide light guard.
May 5, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u16,06q03,57o02. 75u16- current five year test tag on governor tag device. 60q03- car gate switch has no cover. provide cover. 57o02- pit grarting partician clean partician.
May 5, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O4)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 27
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 138,883 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,250 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1276 / 51
- Assessed value
- $15,250,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 50 East 42 Street
Who owns 50 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fifty East Forty Etc..
Does 50 East 42 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 50 East 42 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 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.