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500 Riverside Drive

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01994-0057Map

Owner of record: International House

500 Riverside Drive is a hotel built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10027. The owner of record is International House. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 1 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
90
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
79

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 19, 2026

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 · 19

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 406, 4th story, 3rd b-room from south at west , section ''north''

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 406

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

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at 4th shower stall from west at south at 1st community bathroom from east, 5th story

    Jan 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at 1st public hall from east at north, 10th story

    Jan 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 864, 8th story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 864

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bathtub at 1st community bathroom from east

    Jan 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    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

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Feb 26, 2020

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 incorrect frame present at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 90

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Request additional information-respondent is requested to provide a s/s letter along w/detailed calcs,dwgs,foundation details,soil types, etc in accordance w/1rcny 103-09 identifying the factual basis(incl dates pe personally visited the site)of the eng'r assessment report regarding the structual stability of the r/w

    Feb 16, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 5, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Retaining wall none

    Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09

    Oct 1, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 12, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 12, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 12, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 12, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 12, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Unsafe report filed

    Feb 21, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 21, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 21, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 2

    28-305.1. owners responsibilities-failure to maintain retaining wall. as noted:-at the time of inspection, observed a retaining wall(rw) along exposure #1 of the subsection address. the rw was observed to be al

    Apr 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    1rcny 103-09(e). failure to file a retaining wall condition assessmentreport by the deadline as required by 1rcny 103-09(e)(2) and (5). to date, the department has not recieved a retaining wall condition assess

    Feb 25, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number,the submitted tpp lacks specific means and methods in all of section of tp

    Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3303.10 failure to comply with tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number,contractor fail to comply with submitted tpp,which clarely s

    Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accpeted construction documents at jobsiteat time of inspection.note:at time of inspection,observed work under the aforementioned job number being performed,contractor/owner fail to

    Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide site safety training card and osha.note:at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number,each workers working at site at time of inspection fail to prov

    Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without permit note:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number,observed newly install panel,newly install junction box,and unterminated bx wires.owne

    Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed the submitted tpp under the aforementioned job number lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants on the health requirem

    Nov 19, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. note: during time of inspection, observed masonry work being performed on parapet wall with no valid permit filed for this job location., obtain permit; comply with notice of violation.

    Oct 24, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    57bb11,59u15,52m07,80b07,68b07,39x10,70x10,40o02-57)expire fire extinguisher. 59)brake maint tag insufficient specify exact date on tag and log book. 52)provide hoist rope data tag. 80)provide cw1 anti spin. 68

    Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Unqualified worker performing work on scaffold pursuant 1rcny 104-20(k). noted:@time of inspection following worker joseph j. puaresimo working on suspended scaffold w/o certificate of (rianess) issued by licen

    Jul 6, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3314.4.5.3 expired training card.noted:@time of inspection foreman-fernando lua supervising jobsite w.expired training card.expiration date:5/12/16.rem:renew training card.

    Jul 6, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.6.3 partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 &posted on premises.failed to provide different point of anchorage for lifeline &tieback.noted:@time of isnpection lifeline &tieback for susp

    Jul 6, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection suspended scaffold performed by authorized person @site.noted:@time of inspection no daily inspection of suspended scaffold on site.suspended scaffold is in use.rem:perform daily i

    Jul 6, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment. remedy: file architect/engineer report.

    Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 50.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e. 50 both pressure controls piped to boiler on one 1/4 pipe 50a storage in boiler rm lower level & open 50b float switch on boiler feed tank leaking 50c sliding fire door defective clo

    May 2, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 50 50 boiler safety valve ratling tag painted over

    May 2, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 50.50a.50b 50 mixing valve defective 50a threaded end on boiler safety valves discharge pipes 50b swing check valve missing in boiler feed pipe between back flow & pressure regulator

    May 2, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 50.50a.50 boiler safety valves have threaded ends on discharge pipes 50a swing check vavlve missing in boiler feed pipe between backflow& pressure regulator

    May 2, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia

    Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05. 75u- perform five tear test.

    May 5, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05. 75u- file and perform 5 year test.

    May 5, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with certificate of on-site inspection.stop work oder#4616

    Jan 28, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Operation of crane in an unsafe manner (a) crane operating in an un- level condition (b) damaged safety latch on hook. failure to comply with certificate of on site inspection; operation of crane without cert

    Oct 26, 1999 · Penalty $5,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 406

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 307

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 262

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 8FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 864

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 262

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 622

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 622

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 627

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 627

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1101

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1101

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1101

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (H8)
Year built
1926
Floors
13
Residential units
—
Building area
258,120 ft²
Lot area
27,900 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1994 / 57
Assessed value
$5,859,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117711, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 500 Riverside Drive

Who owns 500 Riverside Drive?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is International House.

Does 500 Riverside Drive have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 500 Riverside Drive 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 500 Riverside Drive built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

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