338 East 55 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01347-0036Map
Owner of record: 338 East 55 Realty Associates LLC
338 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 338 East 55 Realty Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on June 17, 2021.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 45
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 2
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 1A
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
DOB building violations · 26
- Plumbing none
Based on lic # 1516 being surrendered, stop all plumbing work under job # 110144692 immediately.
Feb 27, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 21, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Mar 6, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 6, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. in apt 1b at time of inspection observed the kitchen/dinning room arranged for sleeping w/2 beds clothes dresser & personal items. remedy: disc illegal
Jan 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy #28110 dated 09-19-1941. illegal occupancy noted:building converted into transient use in apts #2b & 3b where cofo indicates class "a" apts previous v
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954. noted:building occupied as transient use in apts #2b&3b without providing auto
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:apt #3b having obstructed access to the fire escape stairs by installed in double hung window. window's a/c units with screwed frame into the window. rem:r
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
1008.1.22:failure to comply with direction of swing. noted:bldg occupied as transient use in apts #2b & 3b having primary fire exit doors onfirst flr leading into the street inner & outer swing against the dire
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8:failure to provide fire alarm system. noted:bldg occupied as transient use in apts #2b & 3b without providing fire alarm system. remdiscontinue illegal use.
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. noted:building occupied in apts #2b & 3b as transient use in r8 general residential district. previous viol #34947974l. rem:discontinue illegal use.
Jul 24, 2012
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. noted:bldg occupied as transient use in apts #2b & 3b without p
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
1026.10:failure to provide sign in sleeping rooms. noted:bldg occupiedas transient use in apt #3b without a door sign shoving the location where is posted & the location of exits stairs on the flr. rem:disconti
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system. noted: building occupied as transient use in apts #2a,3a,5a w/o providing fire alarm system. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Sec. 1008.1.2.2 failure to comply w/direction of swing. noted: building occupied in apts #2a,3a,5a as transient use having primary exit doors on 1st fl leading into street (inner & outer) swing against the
Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy #28-110. illegal occupancy noted:bldg occupied as transient use in apts #2a,3a,5a where cofo indicates class "a" residential apts. rem:discontinue ill
Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
1001.4:inadequate exits for existing structures failure to provide two means of egress from room or space where required. noted:apts #2a,3a,5a occupied as transient use without providing two means of egress. re
Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $800
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. noted: building occupied as transient use in apts #2a,3a,5a w/o providing auto
Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. noted: illegally converted apts #2a,3a,5a. into transient use in r8 general residencce district. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Jun 25, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district.illegal use noted:2b & 4a illegally converted into transient use in r8 general residential district.rem:discontinue illegal use.
May 1, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupy contrary to that allowed by c/o#28110.illegal occupancy noted class a apt#2b,4a converted into transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain.bldg in code compliant manners luck of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc903.2;27-954.having transient use in apt#2b & 4a without providing sprinklers system.rem:disconti
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc1509.8)failure to provide protective guards.no guard rail on the roof/rear.rem:provide guard rail.
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc1018.12 27-366 for transient use in apt#2b & 4a.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8)failure to provide fire alarms system as required.noted:apts#2b & 4a occupied as a transient use w/o providing fire alarm.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 17
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Doors
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 26, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2008 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Sep 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Sep 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 16, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Doors
Jun 20, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 20, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,008 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1347 / 36
- Assessed value
- $1,638,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108792, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 338 East 55 Street
Who owns 338 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 338 East 55 Realty Associates LLC.
Does 338 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 338 East 55 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 338 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 338 East 55 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.