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55 Avenue C

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00387-0037Map

Owner of record: 55 Ave C HDFC Corp

55 Avenue C is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 55 Ave C HDFC Corp. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at fire escape building front

    Apr 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2,3,4,5th sty balcony,front south fire escape

    Dec 26, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3,4,5th sty balcony,front east fire escape

    Dec 26, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 4th sty balcony,front east fire escape

    Dec 26, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty north apt 2. , section '' ''

    Feb 26, 1986 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 5 sty front fire escape.

    Jan 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 4 sty front.

    Jan 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3 sty front.

    Jan 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door cellar enteance to boiler room.

    May 28, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 5 sty north west apt 19 entire. located at apt 19

    May 28, 1981 · Apt 19

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty north west apt 19. located at apt 19

    May 28, 1981 · Apt 19

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 3 sty center north apt 8 entire. located at apt 8

    May 28, 1981 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective floor 3 sty south east apt 12 bathroom. located at apt 12

    May 28, 1981 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar north section.

    May 28, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots etc southwest fire escape all stys.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots etc at 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th sty balconies at n fire escape.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall at north and south extension halls.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3rd sty public hall at south extension hall.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening door public hall bulkhead to roof at north.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door to extension hall at south 23rd sty public hall.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 23rd sty apt 23. located at apt 23

    May 21, 1981 · Apt 23

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 12 m/d law discontinue the unlawful keeping of roof at north.

    May 21, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty north apt 2c kitchen. located at apt 2c

    Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs 4 sty front south apt 15 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor 3 sty north apt 8 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at kitchen & bathroom 2 sty north apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 5 sty rear south apt 22 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1979 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective sash chain 4 sty rear north apt 12a kitchen window. located at apt 12a

    Dec 3, 1979 · Apt 12A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty rear north apt 12a. located at apt 12a

    Dec 3, 1979 · Apt 12A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3rd sty front north apt 8 front room. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1979 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3rd sty front north apt 8 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1979 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3rd sty front north apt 8 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1979 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service for 3 sty south east apt er1.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-32.01 adm code provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 3 sty south east apt er1.

    Sep 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 3rd sty apt 8 kitchen & rt room. located at apt 8

    Jun 8, 1976 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors door to boiler room cellar.

    Jun 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood loor 3rd sty r north apt 12 kitchen. located at apt 12

    Jun 8, 1976 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3rd sty front apt 12 entire. , section '' ''

    Jun 8, 1976 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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

    Feb 10, 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 29, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Heating system- boiler room sign with contact information not visible from front door, correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction

    Nov 9, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unconstructed exit passageway: noted: at exposure #2 south side fire escape & at exposure #4 north side fire escape blocked by debris & garbage cans at drop ladder of both fire escapes,fire

    Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications noted shed at exp 1 under pmt 110346233 is missing parapet approx 8ft by exp 2 where yard is remedy: conform shed to code specs make safe

    Feb 23, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site. noted: no daily maintenance log book on site.

    Nov 12, 2008 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc 3314.6.3. lifelines, tiebacks & suspension ropes shall each beattached to a different point of anchorage. noted: lifelines attached to same point of anchorage as tiebacks. remedy: comply w/code.

    Nov 12, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior. noted: apt #2, 2nd flr bthrm,ceiling leaking from above unit, ceiling damage noted sheetrock damaged & stainedremedy: repair and/or replace.

    Aug 21, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted removed plaster and lath from public hallaway from 2 fl to the 5 walls and ceiling and replacing with sheat kock w/o first obtaining permit and approval remedy stop all work forthwi

    Dec 15, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg noted a pigeon coop approx 3'wide x 3' long x 5'high has been constructed on the 2 fl roof area and outside of apt 2 in the ally on the north side bldg construction material 2x4 wood

    May 31, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failur to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted no approved plans available under permit number 102243029. second floor apartment number one. stop all work. make area safe. prov

    Aug 13, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 25, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 15

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 13, 2026$850,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
24
Building area
21,255 ft²
Lot area
6,491 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
387 / 37
Assessed value
$1,240,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #110026, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 55 Avenue C

Who owns 55 Avenue C?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 Ave C HDFC Corp.

Does 55 Avenue C have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 Avenue C 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 C built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 Avenue C?

It has 24 residential units and 26 units in total.

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