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135 East 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

2
DOB Complaints
11
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 135 East 50th Street

The 10-story, 104-unit building at 135 East 50th Street, owned by Alan Handler, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues since 2021, with the most recent being an indoor air quality complaint in June 2025. The property, constructed in 1924 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has faced recurring problems with water-related issues, including slow leaks documented in 2023 and 2021, as well as various unsanitary conditions involving mold (2023), pests (2022-2023), and garbage storage (2021).

There were also multiple plumbing issues reported between 2021-2022, though most housing maintenance code complaints resulted in no violations being issued upon inspection. Notably, the building has a history of fire safety violations, including improperly secured fire stair doors and other safety-related issues documented in January 2023. In February 2019, the property faced significant violations regarding illegal transient use, lack of fire alarm systems, and absence of required sprinklers, resulting in fines totaling $4,000.

The building's bedbug reporting history shows two infested units in late 2022 and early 2023, while recent filings from 2024-2025 indicate no current infestations. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2010-2025. There is an active violation regarding the failure to file the FISP Cycle 9A Technical Report, which was due in February 2022.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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135 East 50th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Midtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 104
Year built 1924
Total area 70836 sq ft
Floors 10
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
11
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 131 East 50th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 133 East 50th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 135 East 50th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 137 East 50th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 139 East 50th St, New York, NY 10022

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135 East 50th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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135 East 50th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 135 East 50th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-10-302023-12-02Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-302023-12-02Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-242023-03-16Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-192023-01-20Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-192023-01-20Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 135 East 50th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-01-06CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKDOWN DOOR STOPPER AT 2ND DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH , 1st STORY2023-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-06CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK AT FIRE STAIR B DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL EAST , 1st STORY2023-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-06CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKDOWN DOOR STOPPER PERMANENTLY INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT WEST , 1st STORY2023-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-06CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK AT FIRE STAIR A DOOR AT WEST WALL , 1st STORY2023-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-06CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKDOWN DOOR STOPPER PERMANENTLY INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT EAST , 1st STORY2023-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 135 East 50th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-18 14:28Indoor Air QualityOther (Explain Below)ClosedDOHMH
2023-10-30 10:56UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2023-10-30 10:56WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2022-11-19 16:56PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2022-11-19 16:56UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 135 East 50th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16262432023-01-09CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-01-18Oath Violation Served (2023-01-18)
15011962019-02-07CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-02-13Oath Violation Served (2019-02-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 135 East 50th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 135 East 50th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 135 East 50th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-10-250002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-082202022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-052202021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-020002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 135 East 50th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-14InitialPassed
2018-10-01InitialPassed
2017-12-27InitialPassed
2017-02-08InitialPassed
2016-03-04InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 135 East 50th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 135 East 50th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 135 East 50th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-01-1839077928XHANDLER & CO LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED STAIRWAY EXIT DOOR AT ROOF LEVEL (9TH FL.) IN E & F LINE PERMANENTLY WELDED SHUT. STAIRWAY EXIT DOOR AT ROOF LEVEL (9TH FL.)RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-02-1335383301MHANDLERT & COSEC. 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE2500.00.0
2019-02-1335383302YHANDLERT & COFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 903.2 & 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-02-1335383300KHANDLERT & COPERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT-RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. CERT OF OCCUPANCY #78071 INDICATES BLDG TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS'A'M/D NOW APT#6H USED/CONVERTED TO TRANSIENT USE. NOTEDRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 135 East 50th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 135 East 50th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 135 East 50th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 135 East 50th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 135 East 50th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 135 East 50th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 135 East 50th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 135 East 50th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 135 East 50th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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