27 West 55 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0021Map
Owner of record: 55th Street Apartmen
27 West 55 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 34 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 55th Street Apartmen. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2020. 29 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 30
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 30
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal door in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing lock set at door in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at celing in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celing and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub . in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls . in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical switch at south wall . in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall. in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing . in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing . in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 102, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 102, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 102, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating at east wall at public hall, 10th story
Jan 4, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 10th story
Jan 4, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 102, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 23
- Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Aug 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 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 - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2015
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 10, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- 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 - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
51)clean overhead sheave room 14)resecure
Dec 5, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #904200. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building facade and appurtenances. note: at the time of inspection i observed at roof level, unsecured objects on parapet walls near ex #3, north elevation, ex #2, west elevation, and ex #4,
Mar 24, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building facade wall"s" and appurtenances. note: at the time of inspection, ex #2, west elevation, and ex #4, east elevation. at ex #1, south elevation, observed deteriorated sealant on corn
Mar 24, 2026
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall hazardous noted:loose missing and defective brickwork at top floor south west section of building remedy:provide overhead protection immediately maintain exterior bui
Apr 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
60t07/64l11/66m07/36i11/38o02/41r11/84o06.60)provide company name and number main line.64)pit light not working and guard.66)light switch cover missing.36)over head light broken and guard.38)clean car top.41)
Mar 15, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34a,34b.
Feb 23, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38q7 59b7 38-q-7-provide outrigging for refuge space 59-b-7-provide better lighting over machines
Jun 3, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35u provide new york city id tags.
Jul 16, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35u provide new york id tags.
Jul 16, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,06i,18m. 50 seal machine of oil leak. 06 repair car gate. 18 replace lock cover in shaft.
Sep 21, 1996
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
50y, 50 seal machine of oil leak and remove jumping action of car when starting and stopping at flrs.
Sep 21, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#, 73, perform 5 year test, properly tag device, and file elv 3 form
Nov 14, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#, 73/ perform 5 year test, properly tag device, and file elv 3 form
Nov 14, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35z, 35- remove water from elev. machine room and repair water leakes.
Mar 23, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 41
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 11, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 11, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 11, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 11, 2020 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 6, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Construction
Roof
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - General
Mold
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 102
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 81
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | $760,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- 34
- Building area
- 37,571 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,286 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-P
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1271 / 21
- Assessed value
- $4,273,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118601, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 27 West 55 Street
Who owns 27 West 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55th Street Apartmen.
Does 27 West 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 27 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 27 West 55 Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 27 West 55 Street?
It has 34 residential units and 36 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.