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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.