557 Academy Street
Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02218-0050Map
Owner of record: White Star Associates LLC
557 Academy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 77 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is White Star Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 173 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 51 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 173
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 217
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 173
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls, in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder lock at bulkhead door at roof
Oct 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges at bulkhead door at roof
Oct 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot scalding water at kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts unit #1 at 1st story west 1 aprtment under vacat order # 234727
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at upper and lower sash window, at 1st story public hall stairs.
Jul 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 11th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 6th and 12th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th and 10th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble nosing 8th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th , 10th and 14th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 42
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 42, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 42
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 42, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 42
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 42, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 42
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at bulkhead
Mar 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the foyer located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor sagging in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall (12 sq. ft.) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 53
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (10 sqare feet) at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 53
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic soap dish cut hazard at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked on door in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( approximately 4 sq.ft), 5th story at public hall, 5th story
Jan 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall and the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at east wall and the ceiling, at public hall, 5th story
Jan 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celing and west wall ( less from 2 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the foyer located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder ... at north yard fire escape
Sep 14, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2016 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2016 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and east wall approximately 8sq feet in the 1st room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2016 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 51
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 33
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2023 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 32
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 32
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 32
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 53
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 45
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 55
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 51
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 19, 2016 · Apt 53
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 19, 2016 · Apt 53
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 53
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2016 · Apt 32
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 32
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2016 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2016 · Apt 31
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 44
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 44
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 31
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 52
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 77
- Building area
- 27,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2218 / 50
- Assessed value
- $2,205,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121089, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 557 Academy Street
Who owns 557 Academy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is White Star Associates LLC.
Does 557 Academy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 173 housing violations at this property.
Is 557 Academy Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 51 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 66% of its 77 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 557 Academy Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 557 Academy Street?
It has 77 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.