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55 1 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00445-0034Map

Owner of record: 53-55 First Ave Fee LLC

55 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 53-55 First Ave Fee LLC. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
90
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
56

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 40% of the building's 15 apartments
Down from 12 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 90

  • 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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt APT5

    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
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Aug 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet on west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, north wall, ceiling, west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 2nd door frame from north at east wall, 1st wall cabinet from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of reachable eposed electrical wiring at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator shut off valve is leaking hot water in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegal ilectrical wire tap from light fixture at ceiling to east wall electrical outlet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Sep 4, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 22, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 23, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 16, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 16, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 16, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 16, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 10, 2012 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2012 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 9

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
7,935 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
445 / 34
Assessed value
$2,285,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107994, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 55 1 Avenue

Who owns 55 1 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53-55 First Ave Fee LLC.

Does 55 1 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 1 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 55 1 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 1 Avenue?

It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.

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