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359 East 50 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01343-0123Map

Owner of record: 359 East 50th Street

359 East 50 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 359 East 50th Street. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2022

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 · 58

  • 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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardent west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel at the lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Jan 7, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Dec 31, 1998 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty vestibule to public hall.

    Sep 1, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4th sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 4th sty public hall.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish at firemens ladder cellar front.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint metal cornice at building front.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wire across floor rear room to kitchen 4 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires west wall kitchen 4 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal flash plate at rainleader 4 sty to roof rear.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty front apt 4f. located at apt 4f

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings apt throughout 2 sty.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room and private hall 3 sty apt.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door east and north 3 sty apt.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance east and north 3 sty apt.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective widnow glass defective east room west window 3 sty.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling bathroom 3 sty apt.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance east and north 4 sty apt.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose window frames apt throughout 4 sty.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing bottom sash chain to fire escape window rear room 4 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty apt 4 kitchen. located at apt 4

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective and or eroded brickwork of chimney at rear east roof.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard missing at 4th sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door at front entrance to apt 4 at 4th sty. , section '' ''

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 4th sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window to fire escape 4 sty apt in kitchen blocked by air conditioner.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and walls 4th sty public hall.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective sashes 4th sty apt 4 rear room bottom sash west window. , section '' ''

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings 4 sty public hall center.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of center boxes etc bulkhead roof.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 4 sty apt entrance.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceilings 1st sty vestibule.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3f3 sty rear fire escape balcony.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door at boiler room cellar.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window stops to make window air tight front room 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jun 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 5th sty kitchen.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg cellar at front & rear.

    Jun 11, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 4, 1989 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 4, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35499092j issued on 5/5/2021, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certif

    May 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the dept of buildings for the violations conditioncited on ecb violations#35499091h issued on 5-5-21.rem:file a certific

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #32404.illegal occupancy noted:at basement level has been converted/occupied as adult physical culture establishment-massage parlor "sky spa" with 5 massage room

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide required light and ventilation for every bedroom.at basement level having created 2 bedrooms without light and ventilation.remedy:comply

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Zr 73-36 basement floor occupied as an adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment massage parlor aspen zr 12-1c "sky spa" without bsa approval as required per zr 73-36.previous viol

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1 (2014 code) for massage parlor and bedrooms at basemen

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the dept of buildings for the violations conditioncited on ecb violation#35499093l issued on 05/05/2021.rem:file a certi

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Basement level has been occupied as adult physical culture establishment sky spa w/o bsa approval as required per zr12-10.rem:disconitinue illegal use.

    May 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit.noted:at basement level full height partitions erected to create 5 massage rooms,1 kitchen,1 bedroom,2 shower rooms & 2 pieces bathroom water & waste lines electrical work.rem:obtain all per

    May 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo#32404.illegal occupancy noted:that basement level has been converted to adult physical culture establishment massage parlor sky spa with 5 massage rooms/kitchen 2 show

    May 5, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy at the time of inspection observed a hcnage of use/occupancy onteh basement of ground lvel from a bar & grill and kitchen business to a

    Jan 11, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Zr73-36:failure to comply with teh requirement of zoning resolution or regulation to obtain board of standard appeals for physical culture establishemnt appeals for phsycial culture establishment at the time of

    Jan 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. eg75weil - mclain boiler was installed with no permit filed with dob. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Feb 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect noted: rear west side of bldg having defective leader: open cracks at 1st fl level & terminated w/ ending elbow to adjacent bldg 357 e 50 st at ground level. creating flooding

    Sep 20, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 29, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
6,395 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1343 / 123
Assessed value
$2,227,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107775, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 359 East 50 Street

Who owns 359 East 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 359 East 50th Street.

Does 359 East 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 359 East 50 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 359 East 50 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 359 East 50 Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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