340 East 55 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01347-0035Map
Owner of record: 340 East 55 Realty Associates LLC
340 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 340 East 55 Realty Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on December 10, 2021. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 58
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Refit lower and upper window sash east and west windows at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect at brick and mortar joint at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure return rail at gateway opening at roof rear
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood privacy fencing erected obstructing egress at rear yard
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical cord running from 3rd sty to 5th sty at public hall
Jun 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west, south and north walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west north and south walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide safety caps at all electrical outlets all stories at public hall
Jun 17, 2019
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 10 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 16, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at north
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at north
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at north
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at north
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at north
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wire screen above and below skylight at bulkhead roof
Feb 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective and or repair the procelain enamel glaze at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... around bath tub approx.4 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated push bar alarm at bulkhead door to roof
Aug 24, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on bathroom tiles and/or grout in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall
Jul 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 5B
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 windows reduced to 16 inches wide all stories at public hall
Jul 20, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling ( 4 sq ft ) in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling ( 2 sq ft ) & east wall ( 2 sq ft ) in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north & south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north, east & west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the metal riser in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
As per one weil mclain lgb-6 steam boiler. permit no. laa 122597163. boiler not registered. apply for proper permits. correct violation conditions and call for an inspection.
Sep 21, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39004162y issued on 6/14/19 and to file a certificate of cor rection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c/of / c on file
Aug 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Premises 5-story masonry frame attached nfp building. observed emergency exit from rear yard fire escape obstructed with prohibited latch hardware in cellar level. installed a latch on interior side of rear yar
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for illegal transient use in apt #2b. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
1008.1.2.2:failure to comply with direction of swing. noted:premises used as a transient use with front exit door swings against of egress travel. rem:comply with code.
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for illegal transient use in apt #2b. rem:discontinue illegal oc
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system. noted apt #2b occupied as a transient use w/o providing fire alarm. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #26208. illegal occupancy noted:apt #2b converted from class "a" apt into transient use. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. illegal use noted:apt #2b occupied as illegal transient use in r8 general residence district. rem:discontinue illegal use.
May 3, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15,50,50a,b,c,d. 50- steam return pipe leaking. 50a- check valve missing in boiler feed, close to boiler. 50b- combustible storage in boiler room. 50c- sump pump missing in boiler pit. 50d- abandoned oil
Dec 7, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 2
B254,50,50a,b. 50- temporary repair on boiler flue pipe. 50a- black discharge pipes on safety valves on dom. hw storage tanks. 50b- black fittings on dom hwb safety valve.
Dec 7, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,035 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,519 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1347 / 35
- Assessed value
- $1,727,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108791, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 340 East 55 Street
Who owns 340 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 340 East 55 Realty Associates LLC.
Does 340 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 340 East 55 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 340 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 340 East 55 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.