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33 West 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0019Map

Owner of record: Fifty Fifth Street

33 West 55 Street is a hotel built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Fifty Fifth Street. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
47
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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 · 16

  • 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
  • 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 15, 2023

    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
  • 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 16, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 25, 2019

    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
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  • 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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 807, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 807

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is defective located at apt 807, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 807

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt 807, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 807

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ....ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 807, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 807

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 807, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 807

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 47

  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • 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

    Apr 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14306

    Mar 2, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14307

    Mar 2, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14307

    Dec 10, 1998

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14306

    Dec 10, 1998

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51)clean overhead sheave room

    Dec 5, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51)clean overhead sheave room

    Dec 5, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 23

  • 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 #904199. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    28-317.3 failure to register cooling tower.rem:comply w/code.

    Sep 21, 2015

    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 $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file architect/engineer report

    Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofoor bldg dept records noted:2nd fl three to 11 fl occupied as a hotel transuent occupancy contrary to cofo # 108443 12/06/95 remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend

    Dec 10, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cofc w/the dob noted:respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions and file a cofc pursant to 28-204.2 for nov #347987

    Dec 10, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner noted; respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior niv #34798709y having converted the apts at fls 2nd thru to fl 11 to hotel rm

    Dec 10, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cofc w/the dob noted:respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions and file a cofc pursant to 28-204.2 for nov #347980

    Dec 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: 2nd flr through to 11th flr occupied as a hotel (for transient occupancy) contrary to certificate of occupancy #108443 dtd 12.6.1995.

    Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: converted apts from 2nd flr thru to 11th flr to hotel rooms for transient occupancy w/bathrooms all w/o permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #108443. c of o shows2 fl - 11 fl states apts, now occupied as hotel contrary to c of o. 1 fl shows dining room & bar now occupied as lobby only. remedy:

    Jan 2, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39o02.(39x)debris in motor-room-clean.

    May 14, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39802.(39-0)debris in motor room-clean.

    May 14, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84l10,86m05,36p16,38m07,55o02,55y13.84l-car communications defective-cannot transmit,only receive-repair.86m-2yr tag missing,perform & file test.36p-ladder not mounted to gain safe access to overhead,provide la

    Apr 17, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36o02,84l10,36p16,55o02,55y13.36o-overhead dirty-clean.84l-car communications defective cannot transmit,only receive-repair.36p-ladder not mounted to gain safe access to overhead provide ladder.55o-excess build

    Apr 17, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall east facade at top floor loose and missing pieces of brick remedy:immediately make all repairs.provide protection for side walk

    Apr 7, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall:note at roof level parapet wallan east side of bldg toward the front.brick work cracked missing and open approx 5' foot.defective section is about 4 foot from top of parap

    Jul 13, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    55y13 84x10 84/x repair communication system

    Jul 6, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85b05 55y13 84x10 85/b-blank gov. 5 yr tag perform test & properly tagdevice 85/y seal oil leak on hoist machine. 84/10-repair communication system

    Jul 6, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,74m,35o,57o,3o,14m. clear everything out of m.r, clean top, provide lts gov space.

    Oct 26, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,57o,3o,35o,14m. clear everything out of mr, clean top of car.

    Oct 26, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y,. 50 seal machine of oil leak.

    Sep 21, 1996 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y. 50 seal machine of oil leak

    Sep 21, 1996 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt HOTEL

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt ROOM90

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 807

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 807

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 807

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 807

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 29, 2012 · Apt 807

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (H1)
Year built
1925
Floors
11
Residential units
—
Building area
49,484 ft²
Lot area
5,250 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1271 / 19
Assessed value
$6,323,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102374, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 33 West 55 Street

Who owns 33 West 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fifty Fifth Street.

Does 33 West 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 33 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 33 West 55 Street built?

City records list 1925 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.