55 West 74 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01127-0006Map
Owner of record: 55 West 74th Street, LLC
55 West 74 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 19 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 55 West 74th Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2024. 4 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 34
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to basement at public hall, 1st sty.
Apr 3, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Refit fire door on south at basement
Apr 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at stair at basement
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at stair at public hall, 3rd story
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at stair at public hall, 3rd story
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick stand installed at exterior of building entrance door
Nov 1, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes north 2 room (at cellar) located at bsmt-apt d lower level, 2nd bsmt-apt from north at east
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections for shower stall (at cellar ) located at bsmt-apt d, 2nd bsmt-apt from north at east
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fixed bars or unlawful gates from egress window or provide approved type gate in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt d, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall stairs at north , 5th story
Dec 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at door at public hall stairs at north , 4th story
Dec 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south and west walls at vestibule area , 1st story
Dec 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox lock for apt 4b at public hall
Feb 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b, 2nd bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinets at north wall in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 1D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has ordered an administrative stop work order for application#121946939. approvals/permits have been revoked. stop all work and make site safe. provide all required information forthwit h
Aug 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 12, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 12, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 31, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of buildingsrecords.illegal rooms for living along with shower stall located at cellar bsmt-apt d and bsmt apt from north at east.rem:discontinue illega
Mar 24, 2022
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection.noted:upon inspection of job#102629087 and #102629096.there were no approved plans on job site to conduct inspection.rem:provide approved plans at all tim
Jun 1, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.stairway installed leading to structure erected at roof at 4th sty 1st from south at west apt.#4a creating a dup
May 30, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.stairway installed leading to structure erected at roof at 4th sty 2nd from north at east apt #4d creating a dup
May 30, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.stair installed leading to structure erected at roof.at 4th sty 1st from north at east apt #4c.creating a duplex
May 30, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.expired permit.job#102629087 has expired on 4/1/01 remedy:renew permit
Apr 12, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having installed wood decking at rear 2nd story apt known as apt 1b & removed exterior window & replacew/ 9'x14' decking. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore.
Sep 19, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space wh-ere required.noted:single non-sprinkled interior stair line as the only means of egress from all upper floors.remedy:provide required means
Nov 15, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted--erection of a wooden decking rear of this building & removed interior windows replacing a sliding door approx 9-0 x 14-0, location: first floor apartment 1b. remedy: obt
Feb 22, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:having installed wood decking at rear2nd sty apt. known as apt 1b-& removing exterior window & replacing with 9' by 14'.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior
Feb 8, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without permit work noted: having installed wood decking at rear 2nd sty apt known as apt.1b & removingexterior window & replacing wi- th sliding door.approx with 9 feet by 14 ft. remedy: obtain permit or
Jun 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. noted: in that erected wood deck approx. 10'x15' at first story rear of bldg. remedy: obtain permit and approval or restore to prior condition
May 31, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 1, 2019 · Apt B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt A
Close - General
Fire-escape
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 101
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 101
Close - General
Mold
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 101
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 27, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Stairs
May 10, 2004 · Apt 6C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 13,922 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,087 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1127 / 6
- Assessed value
- $2,310,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #111972, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 55 West 74 Street
Who owns 55 West 74 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 West 74th Street, LLC.
Does 55 West 74 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 West 74 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 21% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 55 West 74 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 West 74 Street?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.