50 West 67th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

50 West 67th Street is an 8-story, 60-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1917, currently owned by Dimitri Sogoloff. The building has experienced ongoing facade maintenance issues since 2018, with multiple active violations related to facade maintenance and documentation requirements under the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP). Most notably, there are three active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2022-2024 concerning facade conditions, including cracked/spalling stucco masonry on the west elevation, unauthorized facade work, and failure to maintain safety measures for an unsafe facade.

The building has also faced challenges with its safety certification requirements, as evidenced by recent violations regarding the filing of Cycle 9A reports and corrections of immediately hazardous ECB violations. The property has a history of scaffold and sidewalk shed issues, with recent complaints in 2024 resulting in a stop work order and previous violations regarding inadequate pedestrian protection. While the building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no documented bedbug infestations in recent years and consistently passing rodent inspections, the facade maintenance and safety compliance issues represent ongoing concerns.

The Department of Buildings records show regular permit issuance for exterior work between 2018-2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts, though these have been accompanied by multiple violations and required corrections. Recent inspections have generally found no immediate violations at the time of inspection for various complaints filed between 2023-2024. However, the pattern of active facade-related ECB violations and DOB violations, coupled with recent complaints about safety measures, suggests persistent challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding the exterior facade and associated safety requirements. The building's facade preservation work has involved multiple contractors and companies, as indicated by various ECB violation respondents, including SAFETECH ENTERPRISES CORP and CS BRIDGE CORP, though this work has resulted in notable violations regarding proper documentation and safety compliance.