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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.