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48 West 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01270-0160Map

Owner of record: Hc-48w55, LLC

48 West 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hc-48w55, LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 19 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    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, 2024

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Feb 8, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • 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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts requiered. at front areaway

    Jun 20, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 4 sty south apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Sep 8, 1998 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southwest room 4 sty south apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Sep 8, 1998 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector replace 4 sty south apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Sep 8, 1998 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall & ceilings southeast room 4 sty south apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Sep 8, 1998 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose strike plate entrance vestibule to bsmt public hall.

    Sep 8, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture bsmt public hall.

    Sep 8, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective knob door entrance street to vestibule.

    Sep 8, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.

    Sep 8, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling vestibule bldg entrance.

    Sep 8, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 12, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes & garbage cans at scuttle public hall.

    Mar 12, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor heat riser 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 12, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling vestibule & west wall 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 12, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty southeast apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Dec 13, 1989 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet door 2 sty public hall center.

    Jul 25, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door to closet 2 sty public hall center.

    Jul 25, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments. noted:permit#120004592 issued to repair and renovate 1st fl and cellar,however observed walk in refrigerator installed at rea

    Aug 9, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit noted in backyard installed 2 walkin refrigeratorsapprox. 14'wide x 8'deep x 7'1/2 high. together covered by canopy made of 2"x6" amd corrugated plastic approximately 4' wide x 16' long

    Jan 24, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit door swings against flow of egress at 2nd means of egress remedy make exit door swings with flow of egress

    May 1, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Emergency lighting is inoperative at various locations throughout. remedy: repair lighting.

    Jul 17, 1990

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Emergency lighting is inoperative on lower floor center and rear three battery packs remedy repair lighting

    May 25, 1989 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection remedy provide approve pa plans

    Mar 21, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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
5
Residential units
8
Building area
5,958 ft²
Lot area
2,008 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1270 / 160
Assessed value
$3,399,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132812, last renewed Jun 12, 2025.

Questions about 48 West 55 Street

Who owns 48 West 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hc-48w55, LLC.

Does 48 West 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 48 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 48 West 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 48 West 55 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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