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401 East 50 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01362-0001Map

Owner of record: East 50th Street Investors LLC

401 East 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is East 50th Street Investors LLC. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2023. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
89

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 25, 2023

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 · 96

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st door from east at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of awning obstructing the drop ladder at fire escape west stack

    Jan 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 4th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape west stack

    Jan 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 6th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape west stack

    Jan 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 3rd story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front

    Jan 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 5th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front

    Jan 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 6th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front

    Jan 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    § 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 . frame missing , 1st story

    May 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes . air conditioner protruding from fire escape window at 1st window from east at north at building front fire escape , 5th story

    May 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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) at lobby, 1st story

    Jan 19, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercome bell-buzzer system at building entrance vestibule, so it works for apartment 3d

    Sep 11, 2016

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from first story public hall vestibule to in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer intercom system, so it works for apartment 5c at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2016

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling throughout at cellar

    Nov 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide fire watch until fire stoppage has been replaced at all renovated apt 2d and 2c located at apt bldg

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 100 watts

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective flue pipe at boiler at cellar

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at cellar

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stoppage material removed at entire walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stoppage material removed at entire walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at stairs from vestibule to 1st story public hall

    Jul 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from vestibule to in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at west window on 2nd story balcony, at south fire escape ,at east building front

    Jul 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing hand rail at building front stoop

    Jul 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building front entrance to private hall located at apt 25, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building front entrance to private hall located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entrance located at apt 25, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2015 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at window lower sash at public hall, 1st story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose metal tread, 4th from the bottom at the frist front balcony at fire escape, 2nd story

    Apr 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degress in the kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling ligth fixture in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 4, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet 4th room from east and in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 4, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 4, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower window sashes north and south in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 4, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at 1 sty door leading to backyard.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 30, 2015

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 27, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 27, 2002

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 13, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Nov 20, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 27, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Sep 12, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted @ front,fire escape in obstructed w/ household materials creating a tripping hazard.in the cellar,there are several large areas of the fire stopping ceili

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work no permit. observed on 7/30/15 in cellar installation of house water lines throughout cellar-removal of underground waste - no part of appl 122276973 4". photos taken. rmdy: obtain a permit or restore

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments.noted job#122270973 does not indicate removal of fire stopping ceiling & removal of supporting partition walls.@ time of inspecti

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted in apt.2d & 2c all outer perimeter walls & separating apt walls has been demolished.there is no demolition plans or permit on file.rem obtain permit

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted;in apt1d thereare numerous cracks on the walls & ceiling.rem maintain bldg.

    Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 3CBUIL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 3CBUIL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 5, 2020 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 26, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 19, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 19, 2015 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 19, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 19, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 19, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 25

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1930
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
14,937 ft²
Lot area
3,127 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1362 / 1
Assessed value
$3,352,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #115883, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.

Questions about 401 East 50 Street

Who owns 401 East 50 Street?

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

Does 401 East 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 401 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 401 East 50 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 401 East 50 Street?

It has 25 residential units and 30 units in total.

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