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55 1/2 Downing Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00528-0086Map

Owner of record: 55-55 1/2 Downing Street HDFC

55 1/2 Downing Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1876 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 55-55 1/2 Downing Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on April 28, 2023. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
64
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
106

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 28, 2023

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 · 64

  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of trash bins under staircase at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees causing potential scalding/ damage in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    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 4, 2019

    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, 2018

    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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors all stys at public hall

    Mar 8, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 15, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north ,east & south walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items below (under) staircase at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2012

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective escutcheon plates at riser pipe top and bottom in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective escutcheon plate at riser pipe top and bottom in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective escutcheon plate at riser pipe top and bottom in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective escutheon plate at riser pipe top and bottom in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective escutcheon plate at riser pipe top and bottom in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable lower sash south window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 7, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. note:at time of inspection i observed erected combustible structure attached to expo 3 at ground level. structure approx 19'length by 10'wide. exceeding allowed square footage before permit i

    Nov 19, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,18a,b,32a,15,25a,b,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,38.50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.50b-pipe back flow preventor discharge down.50c-antisyphon valve need to be up right.50c-boiler room not a storage room

    Mar 20, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to protect adjoining roofs and property during removal &replacement of parapet. defect-debris falling on roof of 63 downing apt#2b. terrave,masonry chips falling on side walk. mortar falling on to east

    Dec 6, 1990 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    May 2, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 2, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 29, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 19, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 19, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 19, 2011 · Apt 5

    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 (C6)
Year built
1876
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
12,750 ft²
Lot area
3,487 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
528 / 86
Assessed value
$1,576,350
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II

HPD registration #190087, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 55 1/2 Downing Street

Who owns 55 1/2 Downing Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55-55 1/2 Downing Street HDFC.

Does 55 1/2 Downing Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 1/2 Downing 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 1/2 Downing Street built?

City records list 1876 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 1/2 Downing Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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