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37 West 54 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01270-0013Map

Owner of record: Rooster Realty LLC

37 West 54 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 8 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Rooster Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on September 19, 2024. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
104

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 19, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 13% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 68

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stopper at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (frame) in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balancing at lower sash at window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding a of 130 degrees farenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish and debris under staircase

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor. (splintered) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide safety caps/covers for electrical outlets at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at east in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlete covers in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at cellar

    Aug 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower sash window in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at east wall in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx.10 sq. ft at east wall approx.4 sq. ftand at north wall approx. 4 sq. ft in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Observed permitted pipe scaffold erected on apt # 2b rear terrace and failure to maintain adequate house keeping on terrace. construction equipment, materials and debris all over terrace. a large plywood stored

    Jun 7, 2024

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a-34a,38.

    May 30, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable laws& regulations in that construction activities are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7am & 6pm w/o a variance, as r

    Sep 21, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans noon conformin work noted (job# 102758071) foyer shown on approved plans a 1st and 3rd fl have been eleiminated. fl framing does not conform to plans at 1 and 3 fl apt co

    Oct 19, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plan. alfl-10275871 interior demolition in progress with two(2) occupied apartment. premises should remain vacant as per dept of building ntoe # 3. remedy: stop all work and

    Jul 11, 2001 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: batroom ceiling collapsed in apt. 2b. remedy: repair defect.

    Jun 25, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    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
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
8
Building area
7,140 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1270 / 13
Assessed value
$3,202,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #110100, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 37 West 54 Street

Who owns 37 West 54 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rooster Realty LLC.

Does 37 West 54 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 37 West 54 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 37 West 54 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 37 West 54 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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