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135 East 50 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01305-0023Map

Owner of record: Handler & Co., LLC

135 East 50 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 104 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is Handler & Co., LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 29, 2026. 1 of the 15 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
35
ECB violations
30
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jun 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
21
About 20% of the building's 104 apartments
Up from 17 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 15

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell-buzzer intercom system from building entrance to panel at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 10a, 10th story, 5th apartment from east at south

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 10A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at fire stair a door at west wall , 1st story

    Jan 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper at 2nd door from west at north , 1st story

    Jan 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at fire stair b door at public hall east , 1st story

    Jan 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper permanently installed at vestibule door at east , 1st story

    Jan 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper permanently installed at vestibule door at west , 1st story

    Jan 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
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  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 35

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2015

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 13, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 2, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 2, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p13342

    Jan 9, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p13343

    Jan 9, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p13342

    Mar 2, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p13343

    Mar 2, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p13343

    Mar 2, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jul 28, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 28, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jun 17, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 17, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jun 10, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jun 10, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jun 10, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 30

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: at time of inspection observed stairway exit door at roof level (9th fl.) in e & f line permanently welded shut. stairway exit door at roof level (9th fl.)

    Jan 18, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. cert of occupancy #78071 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a'm/d now apt#6h used/converted to transient use. noted

    Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Local law report filed as "unsafe"by architect/engineer,no amended report was filed."unsafe conditions"require safety provisions for the public as per code 27-127(d),ircny 32-03(b)(5)(c),no sidewalk shed fence

    Feb 24, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa

    Dec 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec 27-129(d)(1)(a):local law filed as "unsafe";unsafe condition exists and no measures taken to secure safety of public as per 27-129 (d) and 1 rcny 32-103 (b)(5)(1).remedy:provide safety measures as per bldg

    Jan 15, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17d06,83f10,21o02,03b01.17-secure 7fl door gib.83-car bounces repair.21-clean down door lock roller assembles.01-increase volume on emergency communication system.

    Oct 3, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: at apartment 5b a bedroom was constructed (3 partition walls u-shape and a peer) remedy: obtain permits required or restore prior legal condition.

    Feb 8, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building.facades issues:-1)south elevation,parapet facade roof overhang shows vertical and step cracks,area of building in shelf angles and open joints,on the west end.remedy:make

    May 10, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldg rules and regulation remedy file the required

    Sep 24, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg.inproperly installed window a.c units.located on 3rd and 4th and 5th flr of the south elev. remedy:make area safe remove all wood and unattached bracing and blocking and re-ins

    May 2, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:peridoc inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of bldg rules and regualtions.remedy:file that req

    Mar 28, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39q12,73o02,74l12, (39)replace traction sheave guard(73)front device dirty clean entire device(74)replace car door gate switch roller it wrapped with black tape.

    Apr 4, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a mechanical equipment w/o 1st obtaining an equipment usepermit. note: roof mounted ac unit at front of bldgs 1 story section "comfort maker type. remedy: obtain equipment use permit.

    Mar 22, 1999 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: removal of interior partitions at ground flcommercial space east side of bldg & constructing new metal frame & sheetrock partition. new rance hood & ansal system, new exhaust fan &

    Mar 17, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altere building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alteration # 750-79. reinspection of 022993c06ed02 and 040589cb2cr01. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.

    Feb 6, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Aleterd building occupied without a c. of o. at time of inspection the first floor witch was altered was occupied wihtout obtaining a c. of o. no. 78079 remedy: obtain c. of o. as per code reevlation.

    Feb 21, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not coform to approved plans under alteration 750/79 basement extersion and opening through exterior wall was not constructed with column supports at 1st story extension rear yard.remedy conform to ap

    Nov 15, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt#750/79 remedy obtain a valid c of o.

    Nov 15, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46b,57o,53x

    May 9, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30o,02m,11q,53b,61b,62m,62-lites w/cages

    Mar 24, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans under alteration 750/79 basemennt extension and opening through exterior wall was not constructed with column supports at 1st story extension rear yard remedy conform to

    Feb 22, 1993 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o alteration 750/79 remedy obtian a valid c of o or discontine occupancy

    Feb 22, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altrered building occupied without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain a valid c of o. failrue to provide approved plans at time of inspection.

    Jan 29, 1990

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is under 1 sty extension at rear yard north there are missing bricks from the rear facade wall. remedy make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the dep

    Apr 5, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection under open alteration 750/79 remedy p-rovide approved plans at premises for inspection

    Apr 5, 1989 · Penalty $50

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans under alteration 750/79 in that basement extention and opening thru exterior wall was not constructed colum supprots at 1 sty extention rear yard lot line constructed

    Apr 5, 1989 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o under alt 750/79 at 1 sty groung level rear used as offices. remedy obtain a valid c of o or discontiue occupancy

    Apr 5, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary that allowed by the c of o. remedy; discontinue illegal use or obtain a new c of o.

    Jul 28, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 10A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 9B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 9B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 17, 2021 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 3, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 3, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 3, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 3, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 8L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 8L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 8L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 2, 2007 · Apt 8L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 28, 2003 · Apt 8L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2003 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2003 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1924
Floors
10
Residential units
104
Building area
70,836 ft²
Lot area
10,934 ft²
Zoning
C6-4.5
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1305 / 23
Assessed value
$8,832,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109852, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 135 East 50 Street

Who owns 135 East 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Handler & Co., LLC.

Does 135 East 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 135 East 50 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 104 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 135 East 50 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 135 East 50 Street?

It has 104 residential units and 107 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.