317 East 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

317 East 50th Street is a 13-story, 114-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Kristina Sokolowski. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant current problems centered around Apartment 10E, which has multiple open violations as of September 2024, including water leak issues, mold conditions, and problems with plastered surfaces and wall tiles.

The building has also faced various unsanitary conditions, including garbage storage issues, multiple instances of mold (notably in 2024), and ventilation problems in 2022. A water leak complaint from March 2025 indicates ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building's history includes several concerning incidents, such as heating and hot water issues reported in early 2020, and three failed rodent inspections in early 2025, though previous inspections had shown compliance.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) records reveal multiple code violations between 2020-2022, including issues with building permits, illegal after-hours work, blocked egress, and problems with the facade maintenance. Notably, there have been three violations related to building safety and maintenance that resulted in fines: one for not properly maintaining a 5th-floor bathroom in 2022 ($625), one regarding facade safety in 2021 ($1,250), and another related to pedestrian protection in 2019 ($2,400). While there have been bedbug infestations reported in 2022 and 2023, the most recent 2024-2025 reporting period shows no active infestations, suggesting successful eradication efforts.