Does 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan currently has 21 open HPD housing violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 17 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan received?

242 East 50th Street, Manhattan has received 0 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. No complaints were recorded in the last year.

Is 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan?

No complaints have been recorded at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months.

Are there Class C violations at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan currently has 1 Class C violation, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan?

No complaints have been filed at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan?

242 East 50th Street, Manhattan currently has 21 open HPD violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 17 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

242 East 50th Street, Manhattan has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

242 East 50th Street, Manhattan

📍 Turtle Bay, Manhattan Built 1900 24 units Class D7 Residential

Registered to RAMIN SHALOM LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

21 Open Violations

1C 17B 3A

0 Complaints (12 mo)

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 1 unresolved immediately-hazardous violation — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

Complaints have remained stable over the last year.

🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

No complaint types recorded in the last year.

📅 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

2025-02-13 Most Recent Date

2025-02-13 Initial Passed

2019-07-30 Treatments Bait applied

2019-05-09 Treatments Bait applied

2019-04-11 Treatments Bait applied

2019-03-25 Treatments Bait applied

2019-01-07 Treatments Bait applied

2018-12-11 Treatments Bait applied

2018-11-15 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2018-10-12 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2018-01-10 Initial Passed

2017-03-23 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2017-01-26 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2016-07-12 Treatments Bait applied

2016-05-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2016-04-25 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2016-03-07 Initial Passed

2015-06-25 Treatments Bait applied

2015-04-24 Treatments Bait applied

2015-04-09 Treatments Bait applied

2015-01-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2015-01-07 Treatments Bait applied

2014-12-23 Treatments Bait applied

2014-12-16 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2014-12-10 Treatments Bait applied

2014-11-12 Treatments Bait applied

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

3 Class A

17 Class B

1 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room… 2024-05-22

See all 21 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-05-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17000865

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042669

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK FROM CEILING TO NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042668

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK FROM CEILING TO NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT WINDOW FRAME AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042666

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT WINDOW FRAME AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042667

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT WINDOW FRAME AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042672

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT WINDOW FRAME AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042673

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042674

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042675

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042676

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042677

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042678

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042679

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING AND THE EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042680

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING AND THE EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042681

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-05-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17000864

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE ... IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-05-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17000863

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE ... IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-05-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17000866

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER WELDED SHOE NEEDS TO BE BOLTED AT DROP LADDER OF FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

2024-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17042682

Current Status: Open

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

Description: § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER WELDED SHOE NEEDS TO BE BOLTED AT DROP LADDER OF FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

Class A § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING (APPROX. 4 SQ FT) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-05-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17000861

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING (APPROX. 4 SQ FT) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-05-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17000862

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ 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

Neighborhood Comparison

How 242 East 50th Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Turtle Bay in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 0.0× the Turtle Bay average · top 26% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 0 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 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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