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159 East 55 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01310-0133Map

Owner of record: 159 East 55th Street

159 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 East 55th Street. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 2023

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 25% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • 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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 4A

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead at stairs to roof.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 5 sty south apt.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 5 sty north apt.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 4 sty north apt.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 4 sty south apt.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty south apt.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty south apt.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Aug 14, 1979

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes etc 1 sty pub hall under stairs.

    Aug 14, 1979

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 5 sty pub hall.

    Aug 14, 1979

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys rear.

    Aug 14, 1979

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out boiler room.

    Aug 14, 1979

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 17, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 17, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for alt ii job#121778460 for which permit is active til 7/8/14.non-conforming work noted at basement eat and drink est:1-wall

    Jan 10, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2007 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Construction

    Rain leader

    Jun 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,040 ft²
Lot area
1,508 ft²
Zoning
C6-6
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1310 / 133
Assessed value
$1,287,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102310, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 159 East 55 Street

Who owns 159 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 East 55th Street.

Does 159 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 East 55 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 East 55 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.