245 West 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01027-0007Map

245 West 55 Street is an office building built in 1914 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is 245 West 55th St LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 66
ECB violations: 12
HPD complaints: 1

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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 66

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved

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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
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 12

Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed temporary wood platform installed between 4th floor and 5th floor with no design drawings or details on site. contrary to bc 3301.6.5. condition creates risk of structural instab
Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed debris falling to street at exp1 from elevator opening due to tipped mini garbage during removal operations with no controls in place. contrary to bc 3301.2. condition creates fa
Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
//bc 3303.12-elevator not in readines//-observed active 17 story alteration job site-elevators not working/not in readiness-as per ssm log book and conversation-water damaged-elevators shall be in use at tall t
Oct 10, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.noted:no violation conditions observed on time of inspection no work in progress no certificate o
Mar 16, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls/facade&appurtenances.note:@time of insp observed@exp1south elevation defected facade@swcorner 3fl&damaged joints,west elevation missing&loose panel@parapet&damaged joints
Feb 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve
Class - 2
Noted, at the time of inspection i observed, stair steps number 7 and 10 disrepair, cracks and loose from cellar level toward 1st floor level. also observed one more metal stair in disrepair condition at rear s
Dec 18, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
3314.4.8;impropery installed and maintained c hook x noted at time of inspection "c" hook installation with "c" hook restins on wood shims on the corng stone and on inside of this parapet wall.properly install
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
68q7,98u15,99u15-no entry of date of annual brake maintenance in log, no current five year test tag on governor, no current one year test tag on controller.
Dec 1, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
59u15,62u7,98u15-no tag stating date of annual brake maintenance, no entry of date of annual brake maintenance in log, no cat 5 tag on governor.
Dec 1, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16b07.16-provide all hoistway door mechanical locking linkage on floors 5,8, and loading dock.
Jul 6, 2004
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
28h12,31d6,30o2,35o2,48b13,49b13,60l11,37d6. -28 repaired worm out guide shoes, -31 secured all electrical wiring exposed on the car top and shaftway, -48,49 reshackle hoist cables, -60 clean and secured car
Sep 29, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
40
Jun 11, 1990
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 1K
Close

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 (O3)
Year built: 1914
Floors: 11
Residential units: —
Building area: 63,500 ft²
Lot area: 6,025 ft²
Zoning: C6-4
Community board: 105
Council district: 6
Block / lot: 1027 / 7
Assessed value: $5,606,550
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 245 West 55 Street

Who owns 245 West 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 245 West 55th St LLC.

Does 245 West 55 Street have violations?

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

Is 245 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 245 West 55 Street built?

City records list 1914 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.