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52 West 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01270-0062Map

Owner of record: 52 West 55th Street,llc

52 West 55 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 52 West 55th Street,llc. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2022. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 16, 2022

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
5
About 83% of the building's 6 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 · 24

  • 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
  • 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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5r, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose 4 balustreads east of scuttle ladder leading to roof at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jun 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling ,south & west walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at ceiling,2nd sty public hall

    Dec 13, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..

    Dec 13, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing, west parapit wall at roof

    Sep 17, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling=6sqft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall =2sqft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 5th sty public hall

    Oct 16, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rails all stys at public hall stairs

    Apr 18, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose from bottom up wood tread 2, 11,12 and 13 at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 18, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose from bottom up tread 12 and 13 at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 18, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective balustrade at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Mar 11, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective treads and risers at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Mar 11, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood bellusters 4 sty public hall stair.

    Aug 14, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose 3 tread going up at 3 sty staircase.

    Dec 19, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty rear apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 15, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 8, 1995

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    31a/32 aquistat cover missing-dirty boiler room/soot

    Nov 14, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 10am outlets installed in all hallways.no application on file for electrical outlets.rem obtain permit

    Jul 25, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: exterior wall (brick) has crack above window at apt 5r (5th fl). (2) plaster missing around gutter (3) mortar joint missing in various location. remedy: repair all defects.

    Jan 19, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.sagging floor beam and falling plaster at 4 floor hallway.remedy:provide immediate maintainance submit tr from approvalsas necessary.

    Dec 8, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is. approx 8'o"x2'-0" foot section of plaster ceiling messing at 4 floor story public hall (2) cracks in plaster at various locations and stories in public hall. remedy: make immediat

    Nov 7, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 25, 2015 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 25, 2015 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 25, 2015 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 25, 2015 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 25, 2015 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 4F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2014 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 22, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
5,820 ft²
Lot area
2,008 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1270 / 62
Assessed value
$3,320,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134395, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 52 West 55 Street

Who owns 52 West 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 52 West 55th Street,llc.

Does 52 West 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 52 West 55 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 52 West 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 52 West 55 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

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