150 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
The 10-story residential building at 150 East 49th Street in Midtown, owned by Lance Cohen, was constructed in 1923 and contains 48 units. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns occurring in 2022 when multiple violations were recorded, including an open Class C violation regarding defective self-closing doors in the PH1A apartment and an open Class C violation noting a refrigerator obstructing a fire door in apartment 6C.
Additionally, there was a notable issue with the building's facade maintenance in 2021-2022, with violations recorded for failure to complete necessary repairs within the recommended timeframe, though these violations were ultimately resolved. The building has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest management, with annual bedbug reports from 2018 through 2024 showing zero infested units, and recent rodent inspections in 2025 consistently passing. While there have been several tenant safety inspections and illegal activity complaints between 2019 and 2023, none resulted in violations warranting penalties.
The property has undergone various permitted work between 2019 and 2023, including plumbing and electrical work, with permits being properly filed and issued. Notably, a complaint regarding illegal hotel rooms was filed in June 2023, though no violations were found upon inspection in August 2023. The building's management has responded to violations and inspection findings, with many issues being resolved through proper certification and repair work, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple ECB violations regarding facade maintenance and other building upkeep matters.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 48 |
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Year built | 1923 |
Total area | 57000 sq ft |
Floors | 10 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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