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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
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 · 20
- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
May 7, 1982
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.