55 East 87 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01499-0025Map
Owner of record: 87th Street Owners Corp.
55 East 87 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 120 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is 87th Street Owners Corp.. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2015. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 35
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 15E
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south ,east and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective floor cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2015 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective entire wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2015 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2015 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2015 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective individual heating and ac unit system in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass (interior) at 1st south upper sash window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 15e, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
May 9, 2014 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at electrical radiator at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 15e, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
May 9, 2014 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin spider beetles in the entire apartment located at apt 15e, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
May 9, 2014 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 15e, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
May 9, 2014 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 15e, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
May 9, 2014 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective cement flooring pitched incorrectly preventing proper water drainage to floor drain at east causing build-up of stagnant water pools (of duplex apt) in the terrace located at apt 15d upper level, 15th story, apartment at south , section at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 15D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate to water drain (of duplex apt) in the terrace located at apt 15d upper level, 15th story, apartment at south , section at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 15D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling above (of duplex apt) in the terrace located at apt 14d lower level, 14th story, apartment at south , section at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 14D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling above (of duplex apt) in the terrace located at apt 14d lower level, 14th story, apartment at south , section at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 14D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling (of duplex apt) in the terrace located at apt 14d lower level, 14th story, apartment at south , section at west
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 14D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling about 3 sq ft in the entrance located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Sep 10, 2009 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entrance located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Sep 10, 2009 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 15e, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Sep 10, 2009 · Apt 15E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 35
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 8, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26330
Aug 18, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26329
Oct 27, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26330
Oct 27, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26328
Oct 27, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 16, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 4, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(35)all material boxes and funtiure
Oct 10, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 14, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Sec. 3301.10 obscured lawful signs. note: sidewalk shed has been erected at exp #1 (e 87st) under permit #121036066-01-eq-sh "parking" sign has been coverred by sidewalk shed parapet wall that does not meet cod
Feb 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. note: sidewalk shed has been installed at exp #1 (e 87 st)under permit #121036066-01-eq-sh at section 12feet high are missing
Feb 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate. noted: at time of inspection,the following workers did not have a 4hrs scaffold user certificate - (1) mr. angel guaman (2) mr. wilfred delgado for
Feb 12, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.exp#1(east section):spalled conc balcony slab found @ fascia of 7fl(apt 7d).insecure & unstable balcony railing was found @ apt 7d.rem:maintain bldg exteriors;repa
Feb 27, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15d,30o,29b. secure noisy door weight. clean down hoistway (incl saddles, ropes, ropes, tape and drip pan). provide required cwt runby.
Jan 12, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30o,39b. clean down hoistway (inc saddles, ropes, beams, tape and drippan) provide req cwt runby.
Jan 12, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30o,15d. clean down hoistway (incl saddles, ropes, tape, drip pan) secure noisy door weight cloers.
Jan 12, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note-exterior brick wall at east side of building has excessive missing mortar from joints of brick. condition is of allowing water and moisture into walls of apt.
Jun 7, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is. 1)parapet wall is bulging cracked & defective, brickwork missing. a) various locationat n,e,and west walls and portion of south. 2)parapet wall out of
Dec 16, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failur to maintain. defect is: structural supports (supporting cooling tower) are vibrating excessively. the spring absorbers are inadaquate. they are causing partitions in apartment below to vibrate. remedy-pr
Jul 9, 1992 · Penalty $175
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain:structural steel beams and angle irons supporting roof cooling tower are excessively corroded throughout. steel is flaking away from beams and angle irons due to rust condition. hazardous!re
Apr 29, 1991 · Penalty $575
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is:1)parapet wall isbulging erected&defecture @various locations of east,north,&west wallsremedy:make all repairs w/similar matters forthwith
Aug 21, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building. remedy: obtain approvals and permits from this department.
Mar 5, 1990 · Penalty $1,560
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. wall is buldging, cracked & defective. brick work missing at various location. remedy: obtain approvals and permit.
Jan 4, 1990 · Penalty $720
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are the parapet wall at the east north west and protion of south parapet wall bulging crack and defective some bricks missing various locations parapet wall leaning out of plumb
Sep 14, 1989 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 15E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 1, 2014 · Apt 15E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 1, 2014 · Apt 15E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 1, 2014 · Apt 15E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2014 · Apt 15E
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 1, 2014 · Apt 15E
Close - General
Floor
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 15D
Close - General
Mold
Aug 27, 2009 · Apt 15E
Close - General
Mold
Aug 27, 2009 · Apt 15E
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 15G
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 15G
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 14A
Close - General
Floor
Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 8D
Close - General
Doors
Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 15E
Close - Heating
Radiator
Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 15E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 15E
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $3,200,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $760,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | $750,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1963
- Floors
- 14
- Residential units
- 120
- Building area
- 156,729 ft²
- Lot area
- 17,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1499 / 25
- Assessed value
- $21,318,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138510, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 55 East 87 Street
Who owns 55 East 87 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 87th Street Owners Corp..
Does 55 East 87 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 East 87 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 120 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 55 East 87 Street built?
City records list 1963 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 East 87 Street?
It has 120 residential units and 129 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.