40 West 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01270-7501Map

Owner of record: The 40 West 55th Street Condominium

40 West 55 Street is a condominium built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 35 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is The 40 West 55th Street Condominium. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on January 9, 2018.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 21
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jan 9, 2018

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 · 2

CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding a 130 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 7th story
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 21

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has placed an administrative stop work order for application#122722063 for intent to revoke approvals & permit. sto p all work, make site safe. provide all required information forthwith
Jul 13, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2011
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) remove all material not to do with elevator equipment in motor room and over head room
Dec 20, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute notice of tenant protection note: at time de inspection i observed no tenant protecton plan posted. job:# m01071346-i1-gc failed to post or distribute tenant protection plan in - o
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed installed on exposure #1 with inoperable light bulbs underside the shed to bring illumination failure to provide lighting creates unsafe and mugging condition to
Jun 2, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure # 1 without project information panel on the shed parapet to indicate the name and the contact information of the general contractor performin
Jun 2, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read:(in case of fire use stairs, unless otherwise instructed)at the elevator(passengerand service)bank on fl 2-10. failure to provide 3 inch minimum high wi
Sep 11, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Licensed rigger failed to ensure that the scaffold workers met minimum requirements no certificate of fitness outrigger beams not seetup according to approved plans by dob
Oct 30, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
4a 19b 36 locnivar-gas fired-hot water "boiler".
Mar 21, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2019 · Apt PHS
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 7D
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 8C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 8C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2004 · Apt 8C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 8C
Close
Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Dec 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 9A
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 10
Residential units: 35
Building area: 45,658 ft²
Lot area: 7,531 ft²
Zoning: C5-P
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1270 / 7501
Assessed value: $6,505,649
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #112310, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 40 West 55 Street

Who owns 40 West 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The 40 West 55th Street Condominium.

Does 40 West 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 40 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 40 West 55 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40 West 55 Street?

It has 35 residential units and 39 units in total.

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