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51 West 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0012Map

Owner of record: Bldg 55 West 55th Street LLC

51 West 55 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 36 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is Bldg 55 West 55th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on January 29, 2026. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
33
HPD complaints
53

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 44% of the building's 36 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 · 7

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash 1st window from south at west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt phn, 10th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt phn, 10th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin carpet beetle larva in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building front entrance , 1st story

    Jan 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 23

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 13, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 14, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 20, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 18, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 10, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9153

    Mar 28, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 1, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9153

    Jan 23, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9153

    Mar 2, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 6, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9153

    Mar 4, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Aug 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) clean amature brushes and remove oil (52) clean overhead

    Dec 21, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 33

  • Class - 1

    97x17 the only elevator in building out of service. upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous conditionas per 1rcny 11-02. restore to service immediately and notify nyc dob

    Nov 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5x10 door restrictor inoperative. door restrictor inoperative.

    Mar 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/permitted projection in commercial districts located in c1-c9 districts. noted: building having at front facade 2nd fl level. double faced wording "dunkin'donuts" & double faced illuminated

    Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: building having erected at front facade1st & 2nd fl levels. (1) double faced projecting sign wording "dunkin donuts" (2) double faced projecting illuminated sign working "pizza"

    Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1006.1;27-381 illumination for exits discharges & public corridors per bc-1006.1;27-381. noted: eating,drinking establishment "dunkin donuts" having in cellar corridor non functional emergency light over

    Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. illegal occupancy noted: building commercial office in cellar foreating,drinking establishment "dunkin'donuts" not indicated on c of o

    Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or appr. amendments. noted: eating,drinking establishment "dunkin donuts" having in cellar space installed door & bar gate at rear,next to stairs,

    Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted at 1st flr bldg currently occupied as eating & drinking establishment known as buk with pizza ovens display cases & seating for approx

    Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    67x10.68m7.69m7.71x10.37x10.39x10 37x repair light in overhead 39x repair light on top of car

    Aug 7, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: exhaust fan on the roof not properly installed causing vibration on the 9d apt. remedy: repair defect.

    Feb 15, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defects are (1) exterior wall (brick) at s/e elev. between 9th & 10th fl- mortor joint missing, brick. missing & has vertical & diagonal cracks various location. remedy: repair all defects.

    Feb 15, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    66d06/66m07/39d06/60m07/06b01/51b14/14m07/07d06/44m13/38o02/66o02/38m07/36t07. (66-d-06) properly secure jump pump wiring. (piping) (66-m-07) provide grating jump pump pit. (39-d-06) properly secure all wiring

    Sep 9, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83l10/40t07/38q03/20i10/51m07/66o02/33m07-83 emergency phone not working-40 label motor room door-38 car top light unguarded and also clean car top 20 1st floor hoistway door vision panel-51 anti spin device ca

    Jul 1, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85l105/36b07/36q03 36 b07- provide lighting above overhead door asto access governor safely 36 q03-provide workguard top of cement platform for safe access to overhead door and governor

    Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    86u05/56y13/21m11/07x10/10h11/66z09 86- perform and file 5 yrs test, 56- clean and seal machine 21- replace missing interlock covers. 07-repair door reopening device. (safety edge) 10-change car door gibs. 66-

    Nov 5, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    54#11,50b07,41m11,57f10,16l11,84e07,05f11,10l11,32b07. 54-replace worndefective drum cwt.ropes. 50-install anti-automactic reset device. 41-replace missing arts of 5a contactor. 57-eliminate excessvie loss

    Jan 30, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74b14/66o2/58b11/71i10/41b1/55f10/67o2/68o2/44o2/83o2/36w7/21q3/21e1.shorte cables for proper counterweight clearance, to buffer spring.58=use use proper cotter pins on brake armature.71=repaire work light.clea

    Jan 12, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans.non-confroming work noted:alt 103560870-at rear first floor 1)partition to be demolished on plan not removed. 2)proporsed bathroom not shown on plan.remedy:amend plan or

    Oct 29, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Plunbind work without a permit. installed pizza oven without proper plumbing permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jul 15, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit.a pizza oven was installed in a restaurant without permit on the 1st fl.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Jun 17, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d06/74m07. 22/d properly secure top emg exit caver. 74m provide ladder for access to over head room as per code.

    Jun 3, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.expired permit #10236314 noted:permit expired 10/08/01 and on 10/12/01 work was continued.remedy:obtain/renew permit

    Oct 12, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable law & regulations in that construction activities are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7am-6pm without a variance,as

    Oct 12, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approval plans at premises at time of inspection.remedy:stop all work provide plans

    Oct 3, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of equipment without a permit.noted at roof of premises d/b/a "pronto pizza" 1 york type a/c mounted on dunnage ( in breeze way/air shaft (2nd fl) work 100% complete. remedy: file all plans;obtain

    Sep 28, 1999 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No equipment use permit. noted: at 2nd fl. in shaft/breezeway york type a/c unit mounted on dunnage. in use w/o permit. remedy: file all proper plans and applications, obtain all proper permits forthwith and

    Aug 24, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain abandon cut rehab at penthouse level north has left windows openings open and unsecure also holes in the roof. remedy: provide immediate maintenance as per dob regulation.

    Sep 24, 1996 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. having installed a/c unit at 2nd story east inner court w/steel donnage remedy: obtain a permit.

    Sep 13, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37g, 37#, 52a, 35o, 50o 37)clip jumper on back of board. 52)provide proper cotter pin or brake pad pin.

    Sep 2, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans non confroming work noted wood decking installed with 2' x12' wood joist with 5/8 inch plywood plans call for concrete decking above fire exit passageway at 1st story eas

    Jun 27, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without apermit work notee having installed a/c unit on i beams at 2nd story extension east court yard. remedy: obtain apermit if fesible or discontinue use

    Jun 27, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg. occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy, if feasible.

    Oct 26, 1988

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Working on sunday without a variance issued by this dept stop work remedy obtain a variance from this dept forthwith

    Sep 4, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt ROOM11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2016 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2016 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 9D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 28, 2004 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Oct 6, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2003 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 4, 2003 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 4, 2003 · Apt 2D

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D6)
Year built
1916
Floors
9
Residential units
36
Building area
38,704 ft²
Lot area
5,021 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1271 / 12
Assessed value
$4,114,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107463, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 51 West 55 Street

Who owns 51 West 55 Street?

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

Does 51 West 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 51 West 55 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 51 West 55 Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 51 West 55 Street?

It has 36 residential units and 37 units in total.

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