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553 Academy Street

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02218-0048Map

Owner of record: Rivulet Row Associates LLC

553 Academy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 26 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rivulet Row Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
118

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Jul 29, 2026

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
26
About 100% 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 · 70

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at 3rd story at building front at 1st fire escape from north at west

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing/ defective devices in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing/ defective devices in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 43

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 43

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 43

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 43

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at north wall window stool in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at north wall window stool in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at north wall window stool in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16684111 issued 12-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at north wall window stool in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16684116 issued 12-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 54

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at walls around bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls. in the foyer located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls. in the kitchen located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls.. in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at walls around bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 15749757 issued 01-mar-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 35

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 32

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door

    Nov 15, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sidewalk bridge preventing window gate to be opened outside for fire exit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. noted: work in progress with appl #121535437 and variance permit for sat 10-11-14 and worker observed throwing construction mate

    Oct 11, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 2, 2020 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 35

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 35

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 35

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 35

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
26
Building area
13,640 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2218 / 48
Assessed value
$567,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100024, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 553 Academy Street

Who owns 553 Academy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rivulet Row Associates LLC.

Does 553 Academy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 Academy Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 553 Academy Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 Academy 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.