162 East 55 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01309-0039Map
Owner of record: 162 East 55th Street
162 East 55 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1941 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 162 East 55th Street. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 2 of the 42 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 42
- 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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 3B
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak throughout ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew at east ceramic tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling east and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing saddle in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the extension roof at center court
Jul 27, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration west door sealed vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Nov 19, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Thoroughly whitewash or paint with a light color the surfaces laundry room basement sty.
Mar 15, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor laundry room basement sty.
Mar 15, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door bulkhead stair to roof.
Sep 5, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors 6 sty stair bulkhead to roof.
Sep 5, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall 6 sty public hall.
Sep 5, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sut at floor of public hall area at cellar.
Sep 5, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Thoroughly whitewash or paint with a light color the surfaces ceiling and walls boiler room cellar.
Sep 5, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Thoroughly whitewash or paint with a light color the surfaces ceiling and walls of public hall area of cellar.
Sep 5, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1st sty front and rear west apts being used for commercial use.
Feb 22, 1984
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 30
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
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, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 9, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 24, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 24, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10365
Dec 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10365
Mar 8, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 20, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 16, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.at time of inspection,violating condition has been corrected.however failure to certify corre
Sep 25, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.lack of emergency power or storage battery connection to exit sign per bc1011.5.3,27-384(c)noted exit sign at 1st floor exit on 3rd avenue was not connect
Feb 7, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
17m07-16h11. 17-m-07 provide giass basement and vision guards all floor 16-h-11 repair door gibs 2 & 3 floor.
Jun 28, 2001 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Mar 16, 1999 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75r,35o,52m,50o,36w,36m,17q,57o,28i, 15-perform 5 year test tag 52-kotter pin on brake 36m-label motor room door 28-replace roller on roller guide.
Aug 22, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted smoke stack vent installed at north west section of the building alt#100868848 not signoff.remedy file plans,obtain approvals and permits.
Nov 9, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g,17q,35#. 35# staircase to motor room.
May 13, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
(74a) restore car to service so a complete inspection can be made by this department 74b file for new door operator
Nov 20, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Windows
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 6B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Mold
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 27, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 5E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1941
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 25,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,750 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-6
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1309 / 39
- Assessed value
- $4,443,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115211, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 162 East 55 Street
Who owns 162 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 162 East 55th Street.
Does 162 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 162 East 55 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 162 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1941 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 162 East 55 Street?
It has 30 residential units and 34 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.