227 East 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01324-0013Map
Owner of record: United Hay LLC
227 East 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is United Hay LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2019. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 42
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at roof at south yard
Aug 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiliings in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane to lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at building front all stories at north at fire escape
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box improper sign at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system improper sign at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 12th & 13 th treads from bottom of 5th sty. south balcony at fire escape
Oct 30, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 4th metal tread from bottom up at front at fire escape, 4th story
May 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing missing tread 1 up 3 sty balcony front fire escape.
May 14, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots etc 2 sty balcony at front fire escape.
May 14, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective loose hinges entrancedoor to apt 5 sty apt 20. , section '' ''
Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 5 sty apt 20. located at apt 20
Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixture present lights not on.
Feb 10, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect ornamental masonry lintel blocks loose front exterior wall 3rd sty at east to west window.
Jan 19, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-32.01 adm code provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 5th sty rear apt 189 located at apt 189
Jan 19, 1985 · Apt 189
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.
Jul 25, 1984
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 27, 2019
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
28.120.1 inadequate tenant protection plan note:at time of inspection observed work had begun under the aforementioned job number.the submitted tpp lacks specifics means & methods of protecting tenants on healt
Oct 19, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Wires exposed,missing covers on controls,no rating plate on boiler,boiler not on solid blocks,check valve in wrong place
Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:decorativemetal carnis at roof dislodged and damaged.risk of falling.sidewalk shed in place permit#m00239141 expires 12/27/19.remedy:repair/replace.
Oct 19, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior wall(s) or appurtenances. noted:at exposure 1 above 6 story cornice has a loose aluminum capping hanging from building that can fall to ground level. remedy:maintain buildi
Aug 31, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: at apt 10 on 3rd floor. interior demolition and framing for new partitions to create new rooms and change layout with gas, electric, water, waste lines moved. work approx 50%
Dec 9, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. in that no approved plans were available on site during this inspection. wp #101642489 xp 2-11-99 posted. remedy: provide plans.
Feb 27, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 15
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 15
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2016 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 7C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 21
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2010 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2010 · Apt 13
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 13
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 14
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 18,263 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,150 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1324 / 13
- Assessed value
- $2,948,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127060, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 227 East 50 Street
Who owns 227 East 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is United Hay LLC.
Does 227 East 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 227 East 50 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 227 East 50 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 227 East 50 Street?
It has 20 residential units and 25 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.