50 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE is a mid-century 1929 building, 7 floors, 49 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by HARLEM WEST II HOUSING DEV FUND CO. Public records show 370 open violations, 861 311 complaints, 15 active litigation matters on file. Tenant-impact history includes 1 eviction.
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Manhattan · March 2026
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§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT WEST WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
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Central Harlem is experiencing a renaissance without losing its soul — Marcus Garvey Park anchors the community, brownstone blocks rival Park Slope's beauty, and restaurants like Red Rooster and Sylvia's draw visitors from across the city. The history here is palpable.
Eviction Executed — Apt 7C — Possession
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT WEST WALL AT FI
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR