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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 24
- 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at ceiling,2nd sty public hall
Dec 13, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..
Dec 13, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing, west parapit wall at roof
Sep 17, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rails all stys at public hall stairs
Apr 18, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose from bottom up tread 12 and 13 at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 18, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balustrade at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 11, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective treads and risers at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 11, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood bellusters 4 sty public hall stair.
Aug 14, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose 3 tread going up at 3 sty staircase.
Dec 19, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.