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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 12% of the building's 26 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 48

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slidebolt installed at gate in fence to adjoining premisis at west

    Nov 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slidebolt installed at gate in fence to adjoining premisis at east

    Nov 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dirt and grime on floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2021

    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

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in laundry room at basement

    Jun 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in boiler room at basement

    Jun 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south wall in laundry room at cellar

    Jun 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in laundry room at cellar

    Jun 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall in boiler room at cellar

    Jun 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood fencing erected obstructing egress at rear yard

    Jun 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at laundry room south wall at basement

    Jun 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • 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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling,cellar at meter room

    Nov 17, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

    Active
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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

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

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.