39 West 55 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0017Map
Owner of record: Ronbet West 55th Street LLC
39 West 55 Street is a hotel built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Ronbet West 55th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 49
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
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 - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 49
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2014
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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(33)properly secure , clean and install lights in overhead
Nov 21, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(47) repair stairs to motor room
Dec 20, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(01) repair shuntz (28) clean
Dec 20, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #904198. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
B154 50a- fresh air, fan not interlock with boiler and hot water heater h.l.w.
Sep 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/ the dob for violating conditions cited in nov# 35291105p. rem: file a c of c.
Dec 14, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
28-317.3 failure to register cooling tower.rem:comply w/code.
Sep 21, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Dec 22, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect / engineer report certifying exit / directional signs are connected to emergency power source / storage batteryequipment. remedy: file architect / engineer report.
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted: bldg occupied but tco #122113 dtd 6.25.01. expired on 9.25.01. remedy: obtain valid c/o or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #122113 c of o state 1st fl to be occupied as retail store now occupied as bar and lounge in conjunction w/hotel at 33 w 55 st. remedy: discontinue illegal use
Jan 2, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb05 84x10 85/bb perform 5yr test & properly tag same 84/x-repair c ommunication system
Jul 6, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted installation of water tank at roof. remedy obtain permits for installation of tank
Nov 22, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H1)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 10
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 40,197 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,025 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-P
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1271 / 17
- Assessed value
- $6,854,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #141936, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 39 West 55 Street
Who owns 39 West 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ronbet West 55th Street LLC.
Does 39 West 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 39 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 39 West 55 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.