231 East 50 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01324-0014Map
Owner of record: United Hay LLC
231 East 50 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1950 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 21 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is United Hay LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2023. 1 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 49
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
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at entrance to building at south yard , 1st story
Nov 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the building front at fire escape
Jan 29, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at east court, 1st story
May 25, 2010
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2016
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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - 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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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Jan 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Nov 3, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
5z7,60l10,8j1,64a11. car door restrictor defective repair motor room lighting defective replace bulbs.adjust car leaving on 3and4 flr.provide corret city id tags on all equipment in motor room.correct city id
Jan 3, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district. at the 1st apt #3a there is a tarot card reader. this is not permitted in a r8-b zoning district. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Oct 20, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records.occu pancy noted:apt # 3a on 1st flr front-residential area.having psychic tarot card reading-astrology readings by tammy w/ advertisement
Jan 31, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73u16,74m7,62m7,73-properly tag device in m/r1p35777,74-provide light top of car.provide guard,62-provide light under ele.provide guard
Jun 21, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: removal cellar fl & excavated down to approx 16-18". removal of interior partition at cellar. remedy: stopall work! obtain permits if feasible or restore premises to prior leg
Jan 6, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 21, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Mold
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Mold
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 18, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2009 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 25, 2003 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 14,579 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,908 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1324 / 14
- Assessed value
- $2,391,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #122784, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 231 East 50 Street
Who owns 231 East 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is United Hay LLC.
Does 231 East 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 East 50 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 231 East 50 Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 East 50 Street?
It has 21 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.