55 Mercer Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00474-0013Map
Owner of record: Mkfh LLC
55 Mercer Street is a store building built in 1872 in Manhattan, 10013. The owner of record is Mkfh LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
DOB building violations · 30
- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 2, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 28, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 28, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jun 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 1998
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll16-local law 16/84 - elevator elevatoroptional
Aug 5, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll16-local law 16/84 - elevator elevatoroptional
Sep 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74) repair the ladder to the motor room (74) povide access to all floors
May 21, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) removing illiegal remote corridor lock out station (52) provide elevator in readiness with proper fire key lock
Oct 26, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Aug 21, 1984
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 21, 1984
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 3
Work does not conform to the approved construction documents at exp 3 plans fail to show full detail for the footing to be installed for newcolumns to support new facade at rearr from 2-5th flrs. remedy: stop
Mar 21, 2011 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to paint dedicated sprinkler piping & valves in accordance w/section after starting work on permit #110129138 the contractor failed to paint areas of pre-existing sprinkler system as required. remedy:
Mar 21, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
-failure to post/provide proper & correct information on sidewalk she sign. - noted sidewalk shed at exp#1 under pmt. #10441715, has supported scaffold on it under pmt.#104419391. sign states shed pmt. expires
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain supported scaffold. noted: supported scaffold at exp#1 under pmt #104418391 is approx 60' high there are missing planks,guard rails and various planks are not secure. rem: maintain supporte
May 14, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. noted: approx 50' of shed present w/lights not working at time of inspection. remedy: conform shed to code specifications.
Dec 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide sign at jobsite pursant to subsection noted:no contractors sign visible at site remedy:provide contractor's sign
Nov 26, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-105.11. failure to post permit. no permit posted for sidewalk shed. remedy: post permit.
Nov 26, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post required signage & information on sidewalk shed moted:permit number & expiration date are incorrection shed
Nov 24, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. defect is no illumination under sidewalk shed as per dept code at the time of inspection. remedy: conform sidewalk shed to code specifications and maintain illum
Sep 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc3314.4.2 & 27-1042. no scaffold shall be altered. noted: there is supported scaffold on a sidewalk shed. there is plastic sheeting wrapped around approx 7 section of scaffold. this altered the scaffold
Jul 15, 2008
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Sec. bc3308.8, 27-1014(b)(2). siamese hose connections shall be kept free from obstruction & shall be (mounted) by a metal sign reading, "standpipe siamese connection" and by a red light at night. noted: there
Jul 15, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous. noted: at front facade exists a fire escape-top floor firescape has become dislodged/cracked and broken-along with 3rd, 2nd flrs compromising structural stabili
Apr 25, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. noted: c of o # 102826337 issued 2/16/01 states that 1st floor exists a theatre, floors 2 thur 5 exists
Apr 25, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x07 83-x-07, return car to service for proper insp.
Mar 14, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved noted:at front of 1st floor leyel meyyanine 1 controe looth area lazour + size contiar to approved lplans. (2) stair leader up to mezy./contiol booth location contiay to approv
Jul 12, 2000 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. noted: staircase from 1st fl to roof istilted by over 1" (approx). some stairs are loose. stairs from 5th fl to roof are shaky, unstable & have loose, ineffectual hand rail.
Nov 18, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,35p,57o
Jun 25, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3" high letter of identification for elevator's bank on floor 1 and 3. failure to provide 3" high letter of identification for fire escape, and stair (on the occupancy side of the stair's doo
Mar 11, 1998 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide durable elevator landing signs throughout all floors. failure to provide durable floor number signs (3") on stair landings. failure to provide stair and elevator i.d. signs (3" letters) throu
May 20, 1993 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v 11l 74# 74ai prevent the elevator from rubbing against the shaftwall at the 5th floor 74a repair the car ceiling
Apr 14, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Elevator landing signs missing throughout bldg. floor number signs missing throughout bldg. remedy:install signs as per code ll 16/84.
Dec 1, 1992 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing signs throughout floors (10"*12": durable) failure to provide floor number signs (3" and durable) on each floor stair landing. remedy- provide signage as per local law 16/84.
Jul 8, 1992 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73p,(73) provide access to all floors and motor room so a complete inspection can be made
Jul 7, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p. #35 provide access to all floors and motor room.
Oct 8, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. installed a new window in south exterior wall,installed loft platform and stairs at south side rear. remedy: file plans and obtain proper permits.
Aug 22, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1872
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 17,390 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,437 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R7X
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 474 / 13
- Assessed value
- $3,042,900
- Landmark / historic district
- SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District
HPD registration #144074, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 55 Mercer Street
Who owns 55 Mercer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mkfh LLC.
Does 55 Mercer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 Mercer Street 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 Mercer Street built?
City records list 1872 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.