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532 West 50 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1010780049 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP17.4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 63% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 8.7. In ZIP 10019, 65% of residential buildings hold an A and 4% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations16 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 10 class B, 5 class A. Oldest open since 1992-04-29.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

6 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 4 · winter 2025–26: 2). Repeated winter clusters suggest a chronic heating problem.

4
’23–24
2
’25–26

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

8 service requests in the last three years. Most common: HEAT/HOT WATER (3) · Noise (3) · PLUMBING (1) · Animal (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1915)
YesSix or more residential units (20)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)DOUBLE B REALTY CORP
Head officerRICHARD BISSO
Managing agentDOUBLE B REALTY
Last registered2025-07-15

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,679,000 $755,550
2026$1,967,000 $885,150
2027$2,125,000 $956,250

The city's market estimate has risen 27% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 5 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway50 St — C E · 0.4 mi straight-line (about an 11-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Downtown only)
Times Sq-42 St — 1 2 3 7 A C E N Q R S W · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 13-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: W 50 St / 11 Av — M50 · 400 ft
Citi BikeW 50 St & 10 Ave · 400 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs
Middle: M.S. 297. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

532 West 50 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

8 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 3 of them about heat or hot water.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by DOUBLE B REALTY — 3 buildings, 45 units. Grades across the portfolio: A2 · D1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
532 West 50 Street MN20 A
524 West 50 Street MN15 A
530 West 50 Street MN10 D

Ten-year activity

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2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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2026
Housing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201710212
2018516
2019235
2020426
2021505
2022549
202311011
2024314
2025808
2026516
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The last 12 months — 10 records

DateRecord
2026-08-20311: Animal-Abuse — Other (complaint details)
2026-08-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-07-22311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-05-07HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-17HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-10-24311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-10-24Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-20311: Animal-Abuse — Other (complaint details)
2026-08-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-07-22311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-05-07HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-12-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-17HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-10-24311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-10-24Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-06-12HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-06-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-02-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2025-02-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2024
2024-11-22HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-10-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-04-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023
2023-11-15HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-11-13311: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2023-11-13Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2023-11-01311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-11-01311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-11-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-11-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-06-06311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2023-05-12311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2023-03-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-03-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022
2022-11-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-08-17Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-07-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-03-08HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-03-08HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-02-16HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-02-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-02-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-01-10Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2021
2021-12-30311: Rodent — Signs of Rodents
2021-06-04311: Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
2021-04-16HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2021-04-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2020
2020-12-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-11-13311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2020-09-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2020-06-15Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2020-04-18311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2020-04-18311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2019
2019-08-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-07-22Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2019-07-21311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2019-07-09311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2019-04-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2018
2018-12-28311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2018-10-29311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2018-10-29311: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2018-10-29Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2018-10-29Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2018-06-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-10-17HPD class A: § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPE
2017-10-17HPD class A: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGE
2017-10-17HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
2017-10-17HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
2017-10-17HPD class A: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON
2017-10-17HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISS
2017-10-17HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2017-10-17HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2017-10-10311: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2017-10-10Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2017-08-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-11-23311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2016-11-23HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-10-26HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-02-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-10-16HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2014
2014-01-15DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2013
2013-10-08311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2013-10-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-09-24311: Dirty Conditions — E11 Litter Surveillance
2013-09-20Job filed: REMOVAL ON INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING GYPSUM BOARD PARTITIONS AND DOORS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$3,900
2013-08-27311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2013-06-19ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O PERMIT. WORK NOTED: REGARDING SEPARATE BLDG LOCATED AT REARE OF LOT: FULL HEIGHT SHEETROCK PARTITION WALLS ERECTED & PLUM$800
2013-06-19ECB CLASS - 2 violation: SEC. 1001.9 FAILURE TO PROVIDE SECONDARY MEANS OF EGRESS FROM ROOM &/OR SPACE WHERE REQUIRED. NOTED:(IN REGARDS)TO SEPARATE BLDG L$400
2013-06-19ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT WHICH IS ALLOWED BY THE BLDG DEPT RECORDS. NOTE: REGARDING SEPARATE BLDG LOCATED AT REAR OF LOT. CELLAR$300
2013-03-20311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2013-03-20DOB complaint, category ?
2012
2012-08-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-04-28311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2011
2011-05-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-02-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2010
2010-08-31Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-07-27Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-05-20Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2009
2009-01-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008
2008-02-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2007
2007-12-05DOB complaint, category ?
2007-06-19Job filed: This application is being filed to replace existing stair in existing Structural opening to Cellar and replace existing Kalamine steel doors per pans$5,000
2006
2006-07-25ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK W/O PERMIT:WORK NOTED:AT CELLAR(1)ERECTED STEEL STAIR FOR ACCESS FROM SIDEWALK TO CELLAR.(2)INSTALLED NEW KALAMINE,STEEL DR A$500
2006-07-18DOB complaint, category ?
2006-01-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONERS
2005
2005-11-08Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2005-11-02Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2005-11-02Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2005-06-09HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5AF,
2005-06-09HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5AF, 5th STO
2005-06-09HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH
2005-06-09HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5AF, 5th STO
2005-06-09HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
2005-06-09HPD class A: SECTION 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE FLOORS ALL STYS AT PUBLIC HALL
2005-06-07Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2005-06-07Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2005-06-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2005-06-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — FLOOR
2005-06-07Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2005-06-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — STAIRS
2005-06-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — FLOOR
2005-01-13Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004
2004-03-31Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-03-14Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2003
2003-01-07DOB complaint, category ?
2003-01-07DOB complaint, category ?
2003-01-03DOB complaint, category ?
2003-01-03DOB complaint, category ?
2000
2000-04-14HPD class B: SECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES LOW PRESSURE AT WASHBASIN AND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED
2000-04-14HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
2000-04-14HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
2000-04-14HPD class B: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASHBASIN AND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, AP
1994
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1994-08-23EASE — from DOUBLE B. REALTY to DOUBLE B. REALTY
1993
1993-02-17DOB complaint, category ?
1992
1992-04-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CERAMIC TILE WALL IN BATHROOM 3 STY SOUTHEAST APT 3A. , SECTION '' ''
1992-04-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING AT KITCHEN & BATHROOM 3 STY SOUTHEAST A
1992-04-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 3 STY SOUTHEAST APT 3A GACHARNA. , SECTION '' ''
1992-04-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AT KITCHEN 3 STY SOUTHEAST APT
1988
1988-09-15DOB violation C:
1979
1979-11-13Deed — from SCHMITZBERGER, KATIEDEC; LOEFFLER, PETER J EX; HOFFMAN, JOHN to DOUBLE B REALTY CORP
1979-11-13MISC — from HOFFMAN, JOHN
1979-01-18MISC — from COURT ORDER

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