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155 East 50 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01305-0033Map

Owner of record: Sonesta Fifty Hotel LLC

155 East 50 Street is a hotel built in 1963 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is Sonesta Fifty Hotel LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2021.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
63
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 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 2021
1

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Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    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
  • 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 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 63

  • 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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 22, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 22, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 22, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2015

    Mar 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 20, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Feb 27, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Feb 27, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Feb 23, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Oct 1, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 21, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 21, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 21, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p26109

    Jan 24, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p25734

    Jan 8, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p26109

    Jan 8, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p25735

    Jan 29, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed actives construction activities. sidewalk shed installed at exp. 1 and 4. upon reviewing approved drawings notice it does not conform on both elevations. missing double cross brac

    Aug 12, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed active suspended scaffold. upon requesting require rigging foreman card to valentin olivares cecilio, who introduce himself as the rigging foreman he could not provided. he is als

    Aug 12, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed active suspended scaffold. upon requesting the following documents they were not provided. pre and post installation letters, manufactures specs for skyclimber platforms, inadequa

    Aug 12, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed temporary lighting permit expired. permit # m01364636-i1-el. expired on 06/12/2026. contractor license # 010285 borowide elect'l contr's has an expired license since 06/12/2026. a

    Aug 12, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Cold water piping to boiler coil corroded-no body drains on safety valves.

    Aug 31, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/out a permit. noted: erect canopy approx 16ft long x 6ft wide x 2ft high, suspended approx 10ft above sidewalk, w/ two 8' fluorescentfixtures under it & 2 sides having the inscription "mcdonalds". there

    Jan 2, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of safety measures w/o dept approval. noted: at the time of this inspection the facade was designated as unsafe. at time of inspection no safety measures were in place after repair work was performed

    Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair

    May 29, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3310.4 partial stop work order for suspended scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendment. note: suspended scaf

    Jan 16, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents - ccd-1 (construction code determination form) observed active job site (facade work 5 workers on site) ccd-1 was approved on 9/12/12 one of the reason

    Aug 20, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-110.1 osha10 observed active job site. angel cerezo licensed rigger/foreman on site - osha10 close was taken over 5yrs ago. remedy: take osha10 class.

    Aug 20, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3310.6 designated site safety managerjoli cruz - alfana (lic #1691) has not signed log book for over 2 weeks. other ssm (josep tosto #1759 emmanuel lafrana #1848 andrew arena #1899) were signing site safet

    Aug 20, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3310.6 failure to have designated site safety mgr on site as req'd at the time of my inspec.const./alteration work in probress. a research of dob records & site safety mgr log book show register ssm#1491 who is

    May 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3310.6 failure to have designated site safety mgr present at site as requ'd.at the time of my inspec.construction alteration work in progress.a search of the site safety log book show that the designated site s

    May 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affect by construction operations. note a section of metal, gravel stop fell from the terrace (roof) on the 20th fl & fell onto a park on 3rd ave. the metal come off

    Mar 27, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an architect / engineer report certifying exit / directional signal signs are connected to emergency power source / storage battery equipment. remedy: file architect / engineer report.

    Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record or daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person. at site noted: no inspection log for several days prior to inspection date. due to history of non-compliance stop all work on

    Sep 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.6.2;27-1055. no protection of ropes and/or cables around sharp bends, corners. noted: life line (rope) tied to a/c steel dunnage w/o protection/softeners. remedy: due to history of non-compliance stop

    Sep 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair

    May 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances noted in reference to the notification of unsafe conditions per ll 11/98 report date 7/2/08 and usual inspection of this premises on 11/24/08 findings were spallin

    Nov 24, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required noted:as indicate in the notification of unsafe conditions per ll 11/98 report to erected a sidewalk bridge due to the spalling face brick on south & east elevati

    Nov 24, 2008 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept.indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repai

    Nov 7, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/ 50(a)/ 50(b)/ 50(a) covering missing on manual reset - pressure control 50(b) feed water pump leaking

    Nov 28, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt RM1703

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 808

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 611

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 517

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 19, 2016 · 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
Hotel (HS)
Year built
1963
Floors
21
Residential units
—
Building area
159,582 ft²
Lot area
10,744 ft²
Zoning
C6-6
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1305 / 33
Assessed value
$26,869,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138623, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.

Questions about 155 East 50 Street

Who owns 155 East 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sonesta Fifty Hotel LLC.

Does 155 East 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 155 East 50 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2021. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 155 East 50 Street built?

City records list 1963 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.