49 West 96 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01832-0006Map

49 West 96 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1941 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 40 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 49-96 Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on October 11, 2017. 4 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 13
DOB violations: 18
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Oct 11, 2017

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 · 13

ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall at closet at east in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall at closet at north in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at 6th story balcony at east stack at building front
Oct 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at 5th story balcony at east stack at building front
Oct 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at 2nd story balcony at east stack at building front
Oct 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ornamental plant obstructing safety of drop ladder landing at east stack at building front
Oct 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Oct 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Oct 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 11, 2017
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing caps or covers at all walls with electrical outlets at public hall, 1st story
Oct 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

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BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar and brick fire passage west wall at rear.
Jul 30, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 6 sty public hall bulkhead roof.
Jul 19, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty south apt 3b east section. , section '' ''
Jul 19, 1999 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 18

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2014
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
May 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 report filed unsafe
Feb 5, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 5, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20799
Jan 7, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Device #1p20794
Jan 23, 1991
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed

ECB violations · 4

Class - 1
Sec. bc 3314.15.2. scaffold does not meet code specifications. noted: at time of inspection (2) workers on suspended scaffold at exp #3 outside stirrup exceeds the maximum of 18". from the end of the platform
Nov 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75m5 75m5 test and provide tag on governor
Sep 21, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u, perform and file 5 year test.
Jun 24, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o,36w,14m,file applicatin and obtain permit for new controller/selector new rug walls and hand rails,also new jung station. #14 restore cetificate frame inside cab.
Jan 23, 1991 · Penalty $360
Resolve

Complaints

Door/window
Door
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 5F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Mold
Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 4G
Close
Nonconst
Odor
Jun 25, 2003 · Apt 2E
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jan 14, 2026	$730,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Dec 11, 2025	$695,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1941
Floors: 6
Residential units: 40
Building area: 34,692 ft²
Lot area: 8,482 ft²
Zoning: R9
Community board: 107
Council district: 7
Block / lot: 1832 / 6
Assessed value: $4,168,800
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #108063, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 49 West 96 Street

Who owns 49 West 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 49-96 Tenants Corp.

Does 49 West 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 49 West 96 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 49 West 96 Street built?

City records list 1941 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 49 West 96 Street?

It has 40 residential units.

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