555 8 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00761-0037Map

555 8 Avenue is an office building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Sloyer Forman INC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 127
ECB violations: 54
HPD complaints: 0

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 · 127

Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9 failure to correct swarmp conditions
May 7, 2025
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Sep 3, 2024
Dob violation - active
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 13, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 54

Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #901563. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection, a sidewalk shed was observed with unlawful signs posted in the form of written, pictorial, and representational business advertising messages affixed to protective structures. posting of
Dec 21, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Facade work upon inspection noted ssm david f mcewen hasent been design riger forman for job at present address ., in place mohamed farid not hold a rigger license to represnt ssm and open the work ., many iss
Jul 25, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Facade work . observed: active site forman mohamed farid without rigger license upon inspection requested pull out test , motor and suspended scaffold manufacturer specifications none was provided/ or informa
Jul 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Facade work . observed: active site forman mohamed farid without rigger license upon inspection outrigger system at roof level found many inconsistencies like not on drawings , tie back details missing on sit
Jul 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed at 24th floor suite 2402 above reception desk. wall and ceiling has visible evidence of what appear to be water damage with paint/ plaster peali
Jan 9, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances;note:at time of inspection observed at roof area:crack and broken window pane at m/c rooms.damaged coping stone at exp #4 parapet wall.remedy
Jun 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu-30x10; 40o02,40m07,56i10,68b07,68m07. 30x-bottom final inoperativeadjust top floor (final opens);40m-railing (stairs) leading to machineroom; 56i-bolt sheared off-repair; 68b-update log; 68m-provide brake
Dec 5, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted: on 3rd floor exit passageway corridor obsructed by placed/stored. 3 wheeled racks andcardboard boxes partially obstructed means of egress.rmdy: remove obst
Feb 6, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door hardware.noted: fire exit doors leading onto staircase 3"from fire lower landings having prohibited door locks handles throughout flrs.
Feb 6, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve

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Class - 2
97x#-entire device found inoperative resoter device back to service.
Nov 2, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
56y10,21d06,100m07,71x10. 21d06-properly secure 20th floor door lock. 100m07-provide an additional grab handle on gate.
Nov 2, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records noted the following conditions existing c/o #11829 indicates 2nd to 23rd story is used as a factory existing condition are office space and fac
Jul 23, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
74d06.98bb05.42#11.56y13.74 c.u of device counterweight rail bracket in pi tis unsecured call 212 566-5542 when ready for inspection 98 perform & file 5yr test 42 replace worn contact on controller 56 seal oil
Dec 22, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
32a 50 50a 50) both pressure controls piped to boiler at the same 1/4 syphon loop. 50a) boiler safety valves not piped down.
Jul 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74b14/60#09 74- shorten hoist cables for proper counter weight run- by60- remove jumper from mainline switch (jumper cable), seal hole in main line fixture.
Apr 16, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted interior demo of walls 1 2 nd fl remedy stop all work obtain permit
Nov 27, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
49-top hand hole on left side welded receipt by certified welder co to submit.plan be amended to indicate the exact description of the accessives on the boiler namely the clean valve and safety valve.
Dec 11, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y11 37h12 50o02 53x11 34d06 62i11 05i11 11q03 57o02 50y11 repair oil legr -37h12 repalace worn contact wires 34d06 properly secure cable under plat form. 62i11 exposed wood platform under side repair plat for
Nov 15, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
6a,51.6a-boiler designed for 100 psi the existing safety valve is sel-fer 125psi the later be sel-elfor only 100psi.boiler sealed do not use2 low water cut on drain reduced
Oct 12, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36,8c,9a,9b,49,51.operated boiler without,equipment use permit.copy of plan to submit and provide the same to the inspector.air in take pipe not installed boiler room not complete and finished.
Oct 12, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. (oid certificate of occuoancy) 1926 noted: an eating establishment is being operated on the first floor of sid
Dec 20, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37g,3o,57o,75u. clean car top, perform 2 year test.
Nov 24, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57g,50o,75u,36t,35o. two year test.
Nov 24, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37g,50y,75o,3o,57o. 2 yeat test, clean car top.
Nov 24, 1999
Resolve
Hazardous
40l,41l. cease use until items 40 and 41 are repaired car runs with governor joints dropped and over spill switch open. call 212/312/8737 when car is ready for service.
Sep 8, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36-boiler not registered.
Feb 23, 1999 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36-boiler not registered. provide proof of registration of this boilerboiler #102843 belongs to lp blr in boro of queens.
Feb 23, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Boilers
Oct 17, 1997 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Boilers
Oct 17, 1997 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Mainhole leaking render the top cover.
May 22, 1997 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Boilers
May 22, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11 q 18 m 37 g 73 o 18- replace all interlock covers where nec-37 replace proper fuses on cont.
Mar 28, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11 q 18 m 37 g 73 o 18- replace inter locks covers where -37 replace fuse
Mar 28, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q,18m,37g,73o,. 18- replace lock covers 37- properly fuse code.
Mar 28, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75 u 22 q 73 o 37 g 74 t 37-properly fuse cond 74- properly id equip (nyc)
Mar 28, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75 u 73 o 74 t 74- id equip -(nyc)
Mar 28, 1997
Resolve
Hazardous
18a,18b,51,.
Nov 20, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73x
Jan 8, 1992
Resolve
Non-hazardous
17b,32
Nov 29, 1991 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
18l,15l,16l,73o,47h,74m,46h,74am,50y,28l,74 provide a light in the secondary 74a provide proper clearance between the cwt & the buffer.
Aug 20, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
47h,73o,15l,16l
Aug 20, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15l,16l,37#,73o,28l,37 repair the contacts on the controller
Aug 20, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15l,16m,74l,5l,6l,73o,28l,74am,50y,37#,53b,74b#,74 repair car handle 74a provide stairs for all hoistway doors 37 remove copper wires from the fuses on the controller. 74b shorten governor traction sheave
Aug 20, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15l,16l,5l,6l,74m,73o,47h,74a#,37#,37h,39l,50l,4 proidestraps for all hoistway doors 74a shorten governor traction sheave 37 remove copper wires from the fuses on the controller 37 renew contacts on the control
Aug 20, 1991
Resolve
Hazardous
Manhole leaking under the cover plate boiler design pressure is 100pstwhere as safety valve is set for 150pst. the later must be replaced by new one only set for 100pst max.
Jan 24, 1990
Resolve
Hazardous
Boiler not registered.
Dec 8, 1989
Resolve
Unknown
Boilers
Dec 20, 1988 · Penalty $125
Resolve
Unknown
Boilers
Sep 15, 1988 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Glan protecting rods cover missing cles slow opening valve in blow down line missing
Sep 15, 1988 · Penalty $75
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O4)
Year built: 1927
Floors: 23
Residential units: —
Building area: 162,260 ft²
Lot area: 7,400 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 761 / 37
Assessed value: $9,304,650
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 555 8 Avenue

Who owns 555 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sloyer Forman INC.

Does 555 8 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 555 8 Avenue 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 555 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1927 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.