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255 East 49 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01323-7501Map

Owner of record: Sterling Plaza Condominium

255 East 49 Street is a condominium built in 1985 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 171 residential units across 32 floors. The owner of record is Sterling Plaza Condominium. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 4, 2019. 10 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
44
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 4, 2019

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 20

  • 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 4, 2019

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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 23, 2016

    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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead door to roof.

    Jun 15, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder fire escape at west.

    Jun 15, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Jun 15, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub hall.

    Jun 15, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls ceilings public hall.

    Jun 15, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder east fire escape.

    May 18, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 3 to 4 sty east fire escape bottom tread er1.

    May 18, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front rear fire escapes all stys.

    May 18, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throuhgout.

    Apr 7, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar throughout.

    Apr 7, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 44

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 9, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. at time o inspection, damage observed to have been sustained to sidewalk shed at the corner of 2nd ave & 49 street due a vehicle impacted at 255 east 49 street manhattan.

    Mar 5, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Nov 30, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Nov 24, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 13, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 13, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 13, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Feb 2, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 2, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 27, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    Feb 21, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jul 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection the water fountain doesn't work and is listed on the amenities for the dcp pops site., comply with zr

    Mar 26, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Upon reviewing site safety plan, at building, the restaurant backyard seating area show control access zone. the permitholder didn't comply with ssp and didn't provide adequate safety measures prior the startin

    Jun 24, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Violation of discretionary zoning condition on privately owned public spaces(substantial denial of public access). note at time of inspection of above address pops was closed to the public w/ mesh netting aroun

    Feb 4, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Violation of discretionary zoning condition on privately owned public spaces (substantial denial of public access) note at time of inspection of above address pops was closed to public w/barricades & mesh netti

    Sep 30, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure toprovide 72 hour notification. note: during time of inspection, observed roof work has begun with gc not providing department with 72 hour notification prior to beginning roof work.; 3303.10.2, comply

    Nov 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Vio of discretionary zoning conditions on privately owned public space.noted:@time of insp missing required amenity;4 trees on street required,1 tree missing along 2nd avenue (as indicated by 1 empty tree pit).

    Jan 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit.work noted:at the time of inspection 2pm i observed the new installation of new panel box,branch wiring to feed lighting fixtures,switches, outlets all new electrical work inst

    May 19, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of sidewalk shed or other protective measures w/o depts approval.rem:obtain approval from d.o.b for sidewalk shed's etc.removal as per 1rcny 103-04.

    Apr 1, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of sidewalk shed or other protective measures w/o dept's approval.remedy:obtain approval from dob for sidewalk sheds or other protective measures removal as per 1rcny 103-04

    Apr 1, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Partial *swo* work does not conform to approved construction documents.note:central stirrup on 3 platform of 3-point scaffolds located 20" off from approved location.stop all work on 3-pt scaffolds except to pr

    Aug 28, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. work noted: at 1 floor (exposure #1) commercial space member lounge wiring, note: application for renovation 31104406 02 approved only. stop all work rem: obtain permit or restore to prior

    Jan 27, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. zr 27-50 failure to an agreement w/ the dept. of city planning toprovide a drinking water foundation in the public plaza area, remedy: provide the required amenting

    Jan 26, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Posted permit holder sign missing permit number & expiration date as required by administrative code. remedy: complete sign as required.

    Sep 2, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Instullation if mechanical equiptment without first obtaining an equiptment work permit. 2 air condtioning unit approximutely 5 tons trane at roof and 2 floor machinery rooms. remedy: obtain equiptment work per

    Aug 8, 1995 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 25A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 25A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 21B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 22, 2007 · Apt PB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 4C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
1985
Floors
32
Residential units
171
Building area
169,581 ft²
Lot area
11,559 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1323 / 7501
Assessed value
$29,631,128
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #140217, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 255 East 49 Street

Who owns 255 East 49 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sterling Plaza Condominium.

Does 255 East 49 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 East 49 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 255 East 49 Street built?

City records list 1985 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 East 49 Street?

It has 171 residential units and 173 units in total.

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