342 East 55 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01347-0034Map
Owner of record: Sm 342e55 Tic 2 LLC
342 East 55 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 26 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Sm 342e55 Tic 2 LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024. 5 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 108
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 · 48
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at builkhead door leaing to roof at south wall
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet,wash basin,bath tub,kitchen sink,installed at doctors office that was converted to a class a apartment ,1st story unit 2a ,contrary to certificate of occupancy # 69825, 1st story west 2
Nov 19, 2024
Open — Not complied with - 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 doctors office converted to a class a apartment ,1st story unit 2a ,contrary to certificate of occupancy # 69825, 1st sty west 2
Nov 19, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range installed at doctors office # 2a converted to a class a apartment ,contrary to c of o # 69825 1st story west 2
Nov 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead door leading to roof at north wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at boiler room door leading to south yard south wall
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slidebolt installed at gate in fence to adjoining premisis at west
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door leading to fire stairs from cellar story public hall
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated door knob installed at bulkhead door leading to roof , north wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to commercial unit 1a from cellar story public hall, 1st commercial unit from south at west wall
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to commercial unit 1b from cellar story public hall, 1st commercial unit from north at east wall
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slidebolt installed at gate in fence to adjoining premisis at east
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at entrance door leading to boiler room south wall
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at south wall leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
Nov 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story
May 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dirt and grime on floor at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2021
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
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar story west 1 apartment 1a under vacate #148633
Jul 1, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner. yard
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in laundry room at basement
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in boiler room at basement
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fireguard until egress is restored due wood privacy partions erected at rear yard obstructing secondary means of egress to adjacent yard
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south wall in laundry room at cellar
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in laundry room at cellar
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in boiler room at cellar
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood fencing erected obstructing egress at rear yard
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at laundry room south wall at basement
Jun 17, 2019
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 doctor office converted to class a apt as per co #69825 in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 doctor office converted to class a apt as per co #69825 in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood fence erected at rear yard blocking 2nd means of egress from fire escape affecting 12 apartments yard, section ''south''
Jun 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner. yard, section ''south''
Jun 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at doctor office # 1a converted to class a apartment at cellar contrary to certificate of occupancy # 69825 1st apt from south at west
Jun 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at doctor office # 1a converted to class a apartment at cellar contrary to certificate of occupancy # 69825 1st apt from south at west
Jun 12, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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 at doctor office # 1a converted to class a apartment at cellar contrary to certificate of occupancy # 69825 1st apt from south at west
Jun 12, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of garbage can at 5th story north stack
Feb 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 7d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling,cellar at meter room
Nov 17, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical bx cables from wall to ceiling ,cellar at meter room
Nov 17, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 7d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at meter room at cellar
Oct 24, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots etc 4 sty balcony at west front stack.
Sep 20, 1993
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 4, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2014
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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p29312
Sep 13, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p29312
Sep 14, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
Defective fresh air fan, defective barometric deverter, no manual reset low water cut off, corroded return line. exposed wires.
Oct 26, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005776n issued on 07-17-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as
Jan 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005770m issued on 07-17-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as
Jan 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005770m issued on 07-17-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Dec 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005776n issued on 07-17-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Dec 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#39005770m issued on 07-17-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioners or
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#39605776n issued on 07-17-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.cpmply with commissioners or
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005776n issued on 07-17-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy
Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005770m issued on 07-17-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupanc
Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1- 28-118.3.2. noted at apartment 2c , job #140633447 to alerter doctors office to apartment, job was with drawn on 5/18/2017. apartment
Jul 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
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- Class - 1
Altered / changed building occupied without a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. noted at apartment 2d job # 140633447 approved 4/24/17 to alter doctor's office to apartment, job was with drawn on 5/1
Jul 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records doctor office illegally converted to class "a" apartment located at apt 2c 1st story 1st apartment from north at east discontinue
Jun 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowedby c of o nd department of buildings records doctor ofice illegally converted to class 'a" apartment located at apartment 2d , 1st story 1st apartment from south at west discon
Jun 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at rear of premises erected a wooden fence blocking off access to secondary egress once fire escape ladder drops down., remove obstruction
Jun 13, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that alowed by c of of department of buildings records doctor office #1a illegal converted to class "a" apartment at cellar 1st apartment from wouth at west discontinue iilegal or amend c
Jun 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17h11/66o2/86bb5/8v1/84m7/.84-m-7-no cable spinouts on car or cwt.
Mar 28, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the department of buildings rules and regulations.remedy:file the
Jun 25, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the department of buildings rules and regulations.remedy:file the
Jan 23, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84-certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: filereport.
Dec 16, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75b, 23b, 75b-perform & file 5yr & 2yr test 23b-tag carrier device with current tags.
Dec 30, 1997 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2025 · Apt 7C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 7C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 16, 2019 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 16, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 13,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,519 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1347 / 34
- Assessed value
- $1,916,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129587, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 342 East 55 Street
Who owns 342 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sm 342e55 Tic 2 LLC.
Does 342 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 342 East 55 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 12% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 342 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 342 East 55 Street?
It has 26 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.