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439 West 50th Street, Manhattan

📍 Chelsea, Manhattan Built 1901 12 units Class C7 Residential
Registered to STEVEN CROMAN LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
23 Open Violations
14C 9B
21 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
0 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 14 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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Last 30 Days
6
Last 90 Days
21
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 1900% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 6 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
12(57%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
3(14%)
WATER LEAK
1(5%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1(5%)
PLUMBING
1(5%)
OUTSIDE BUILDING
1(5%)
GENERAL
1(5%)
ELECTRIC
1(5%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record
Passed Most Recent Result
2026-05-26 Most Recent Date
2026-05-26 Initial Passed
2025-10-22 Compliance Passed
2025-08-19 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2025-05-19 Initial Passed
2025-03-07 Compliance Passed
2025-01-28 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2024-07-29 Initial Passed
2023-07-05 Initial Passed
2023-03-15 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2022-07-20 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2022-02-22 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2022-01-31 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2022-01-10 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2021-12-10 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2021-07-02 Initial Passed
2019-09-04 Treatments Bait applied
2019-08-17 Treatments Bait applied
2019-08-10 Treatments Bait applied
2019-08-03 Treatments Bait applied
2019-07-16 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2019-06-07 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2018-09-04 Initial Passed
2017-08-21 Initial Passed
2017-02-06 Initial Passed
2016-03-02 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A
9 Class B
14 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Remove device preventing door from being self-closing -the door sweep in the entrance 2026-03-18
Class C Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment 2026-03-18
See all 23 violations ▼
Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING -THE DOOR SWEEP IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719000

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING -THE DOOR SWEEP IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719002

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719003

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719004

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

Class C 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT EVIDENCE OF RODANTS DROPPINGS, HOLES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE YARDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION COURT
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719006

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT EVIDENCE OF RODANTS DROPPINGS, HOLES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE YARDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION COURT

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY
2025-06-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17989390

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
2025-05-10 ▼

Violation ID: #17885674

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-01-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17639223

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FW, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-12-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17557640

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FW, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2EF, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-12-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17557637

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2EF, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FW, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''FRONT''
2024-12-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17530175

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FW, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''FRONT''

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FW, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''FRONT''
2024-12-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17530174

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FW, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''FRONT''

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FE, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''FRONT''
2024-12-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17530170

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FE, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''FRONT''

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2EF, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-02-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16696914

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2EF, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719005

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING THE RADIATOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719001

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING THE RADIATOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING RADIATOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
2026-03-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18719007

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING RADIATOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RW, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HVAC SYSTEM AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RE, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-05 ▼

Violation ID: #18621340

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HVAC SYSTEM AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1RE, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RE, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-05 ▼

Violation ID: #18621341

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RE, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RE, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-05 ▼

Violation ID: #18621342

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1RE, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THEN 20 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''rear''
2025-05-27 ▼

Violation ID: #17917711

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THEN 20 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''rear''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-01-30 ▼

Violation ID: #16634332

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-01-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-01-30 ▼

Violation ID: #16634333

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-01-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 14 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 21 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 21 complaints and 14 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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