55 Avenue B

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00387-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

55 Avenue B is a school building built in 1953 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 36
ECB violations: 100
HPD complaints: 13

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 36

Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Unsafe report
Feb 20, 2022
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2010
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1s201
May 29, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 15, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 100

Class - 2
Re-issue #35721049z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors as per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: there were several emergency lights that
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35693250p. exit door not self-closing. noted: the doors at exits #6, #4 and #1 are not operating properly and/or self-closing. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Bc 3307.1 at time of inspection at a permitted sidewalk shed at exposure 1 i observed galvanized decking overlapping and hanging over parapet decking. this creates unsafe pedestrian conditions with potential o
Sep 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed permitted sidewalk shed with no parapet information panel. this causes unsafe conditions to the public and emergency services by not being able to locate the address.provide and m
Sep 5, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35683024h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at t. o. i. there were several doors scattered throughoutthe building(all levels) that are not operating properly. remedy: repa
Aug 12, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688652l. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exit #4 there is broken glass over the doors and door saddles are causing trip hazzard. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 12, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688651j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: there were several emergency lights that wer
Aug 12, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688650h. exit door not self-closing. observed at t. o. i.,the doors at exits 6, 4 and 1 are not operating properly or self-closing. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Aug 12, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
At 6:15am i observed 3 story education building with sidewalk shed installed at exp#1 that was not illuminated as stipulated as per bc3307.6.4.8 this create hazardous condition for pedestrians lead to slip, tri
Apr 10, 2025 · Penalty $2,430
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection of a 3-story education building sidewalk shed erected exp#1 with valid permit.during my inspection i noticed sidewalk shed has no contact information panel.this create a hazardous situatio
Apr 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active

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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at 2 floor at classroom 236,242,1 fl.108,basement gym left side and cafeteria entrancedoors are not closing properly.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at exit 4 broken glass over doors, exit 4 and 6 saddles are in disrepair trip hazard,by exit 2, exterior playground 5 matts are in disrepair, sub-basement
Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. at exit doors 6, 4, and 1 doors are not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at roof stair b, c, auditorium stage, stage left outside stairwell, exi
Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
At inspection, it was observed: yodocks occupying the street and upon request for the dot permit as per bc 3307.2.1 none was available or presented contrary to code. obtain permit as per code.obtain dot permit
Jan 11, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
At inspection, it was observed: gc failed to act in a responsible manner to maintain a safe construction jobsite as per bc 3301.1.1- no clearly defined means of egress/ingress from excavation, no protection at
Jan 11, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 1
At time of inspection i observed work and storage zone area installed on the street adjacent to pedestrian sidewalk with non visible green fabric wrapped around the chain link fence blocking pedestrian street v
Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed installed on exposure #1 and 2, with 2 cross bar installed at the corner of avenue b and east 4 street sidewalk entrance with the height less than 8 feet minimum
Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35655138h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection i observed at the cafeteria the ceramic floor is brekaing up is approximately 12"x24" causing a tripping hazard
Apr 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35655137x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection i observed at the bulkhead at staircase band c the (wilioso) at top wall causing damage to walls in staircase a
Apr 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35558050z date:5.3.21 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection i observed that&noted at cafeteria the ceramic floor is breaking up area is approx 12"x24" causing
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection. at the time of inspection i observed that at basement level at cafeteria(nearexit-2) 2 exit door not self closing properly,at 1st fl main entrance(
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35560999h date5.3.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner atoi i observed&noted damage to ceiling in gym due to leak frombathrm toilet above gym.also damage to auditorium ceiling due to leaks
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35560998x date5.3.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner note@roof level roof leaks in various areas causing damage to ceiling below.repair or replace roof.repair &or replace roof.
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. at the time of inspection i observed that at 1st fl auditorium 2 emergenc
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35560997y date5.3.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner i observed atoi&noted@bulkhead staircaseb&c windows@top leak causing damage to walls in staircase also@roof mechanical rm door water
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Found #2 boiler federal plw 331 14761000 btu's dual fire boiler w/defects leaking hand hole on bottom front left of boiler
Feb 17, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note at bulkhead staircase b&c the windows at top leak causing damage to walls in staircase.also at roof mechanical room door water leaks under the door bulk.
May 3, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note damage to ceiling in gym due to leak from bathroom toilet above gym.also damage to auditorium ceiling due to leaks from drain pipes in walls.remedy:repair
May 3, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note at cafeteria the ceramic floor is breaking up area is approx. 12"x 24" causing a tripping hazard.remedy: repair &/or replace
May 3, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note at roof level roof leaks in various areas causing damage to ceiling below. remedy:repair &/or replace
May 3, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reisssue#35415246m failure to maintain buildingin code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 noted at time of inspection at 1st floor at the auditoriu
Jun 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. at 1st fl auditorium near to stage(right side) one place 2 lights,in baseme
Apr 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35321672h date of issue 03.13.18. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner at cellar level hot water circulator pump rusted and corroded and spraying hot water on wall and floor. rmdy: re
Apr 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted: cellar level, hot water circulator pump rusted & corroded and spraying hot water on wall & floor. rem: comply with summons. repair/replace cited c
Mar 13, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ 1st flr, gym area, missing bricks in the wall close to the main entrance door. rem: comply w/ code/ fix the wall.
Apr 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: @ bulkhead stairway (b), installed dead bolt on reverse side of exit door. rem: comply
Apr 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ auditorium area, rm# 318 & bulkhead stairway (b), water damage to ceiling due to water penetration through roof. rem: comply w/ code/repair the ceilin
Apr 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 35146923h. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at exits exterior on east 6 side, handrails missing on stairs.rmdy: comply w/nov. rmdy: comply with code.
Jul 29, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) and/or appurtenances reissue ecb 35093798l. at exits exterior on east 6 st side, handrails missing on stairs. rmdy: comply w/nov.
Oct 7, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Missing fire proof self closing doors. at auditorium stage right, under auditorium adjacent to room b70 3 doors missing. remedy: replace fire proof self closing doors.
Apr 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Expired t.c.o. temporary certicate of occupancy # 103890924t005 expired 01/20/2014 with 11 outstanding requirements including electric & construction sign off. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Apr 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue # 34987646z. defective self closing doors. various doors throughout, with broken door checks,racked to frame & drag on floor -not properly closing. too numerous to list. remedy: repair where feasible
Apr 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Missing vision panels. at 2d,room 224,201. remedy: replace vision panels.
Apr 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Excessive corridor combustibles. at 3rd floor corridor adjacent to stair "d", stacks of cardboard boxes & paper. remedy: remove combustibles from fire corridor.
Apr 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Plexi vision panels. at rooms 352,353,354,357, thermoplastic vision panels installed. remedy: replace w/ code compliant vision panels.
Apr 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Missing exterior handrails. at east entry/exit along east 6th street, missing left & right handrails. remedy: replace missing handrails.
Apr 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit passageway at 1st fl partially obstructed w/tables,cabinets frontof gym exit. remedy: remove obstruction.
Feb 11, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective flooring in room 204 sub flooring plywood water damaged,sagging w/hole. remedy: repair/replace floor.
Feb 11, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective doors noted throughout corridor doors swing to fast. staircase doors not closing properly hitting frame.,defective check,& some exterior doors not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Feb 11, 2013
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3RF
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1953
Floors: 4
Residential units: 6
Building area: 142,826 ft²
Lot area: 94,000 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 387 / 1
Assessed value: $21,757,500
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 55 Avenue B

Who owns 55 Avenue B?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 55 Avenue B have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 55 Avenue B rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 55 Avenue B built?

City records list 1953 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 Avenue B?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.