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253 West 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01027-0005Map

Owner of record: East Boy INC

253 West 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is East Boy INC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 15

  • 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
  • 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 17, 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.

    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 16, 2023

    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 2, 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 16, 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 16, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 25, 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 10, 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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 28, 2003

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failur to have new or altered plumbing system tested.i observed at time of spot check inspection for gas roughint the wall was closed at time of inspection job#123447225.photos taken.rem;perform test.

    Sep 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.illumination for exits.exits discharges and public corridor per bc 100631;27-381.noted place of assembly #120344314 on first floor has most of emergency ligh

    Oct 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted.installed on public sidewalk(1)a frame sign(2)illuminated double faced wheeled two signs(3)over east japanese restaurants above two illuminated window's signs wording "sappo

    Oct 6, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Place of assembly contrary to approved construction documents.noted:pa#120344314 does not conform with seating at bsmt level rear with pa plans.(exceeding (groups)of seats)rem:conform pa to plans

    Oct 6, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1008.1 at bsmt level at rear of resturant place of assembly fire exit door concealed by curtain.rem:remove curtain from within

    Oct 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door hardware per bc 1008.1.8;2t 371.noted:fire exit door for 1st floor pa#120344314 leading at ground level to the stair has prohibited door

    Oct 6, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents.#10466518 non conforming work noted:@ floor facade-ground level in direct illuminated awning sign for east japanese resturant contrary to job #10466518 s

    Oct 6, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted the following condition: front facade awning and ceramic tile finishes fell off of bldg's front. owner required to install a sidewalk shed and have

    Oct 19, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    73r5. -73 operating device without equipment use permit. cease use un-til device is tested as required, (call 312-8738) when remedied

    Oct 9, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy 1st floor as an eating and drinking establishment contrary to certificate of occupancy#37137 which indicates legal use as 1apartment and office. remedy:discontinue use. obtian certificate of occupancy

    Nov 19, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt ENT

    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
12
Building area
5,980 ft²
Lot area
2,008 ft²
Zoning
C6-4
Community board
105
Council district
6
Block / lot
1027 / 5
Assessed value
$737,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #136215, last renewed May 11, 2026.

Questions about 253 West 55 Street

Who owns 253 West 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East Boy INC.

Does 253 West 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 West 55 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 253 West 55 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 West 55 Street?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

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