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55 Payson Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02247-0007Map

Owner of record: Payson 55 LLC

55 Payson Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 66 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Payson 55 LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on February 22, 2025. 1 of the 42 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 59 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
109

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 22, 2025

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
59
About 89% of the building's 66 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 · 42

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell, intercom and return buzzer from building front entrance to west wall at in the private hallway located at apt 6h, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer from building entrance to south wall in the private hallway located at apt 6h, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system from building entrance to south wall. in the private hallway located at apt 6h, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of wood shim at fire door at north and south at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window frame and east wall approximately 4 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at heat riser pipe at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a slide bolt capabale of being locked installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets on east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet on south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 21, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 3, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 3, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jan 18, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 29, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14595

    Aug 2, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    35 access to machine room

    Oct 22, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) provide globe for light. (52) repair car dir light

    Sep 12, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances at time of inspection observed stop crack at parapet wall at north exposure and at north court yard parapet east corner of parapet wall expos

    Jun 4, 2020 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. noted at time ofinspection at exp3 (east elevation) (i) cracked sills at basement windows, (ii) spalled sill at 3f, (iii)spalled brick between floors 1 and

    Aug 25, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Erected or installed supported scaffold 40 feet or higher w/o a permit. -supported scaffold on top of sidewalk 54ft high,no permit. exp #1 -call/fax for reinspection. remedy: obtain permit partial stop work ord

    Sep 25, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. -no storage allowed on sidewalk shed -50ft of supported scaffold on shed -permit #121144083. remedy: conform to approved documen

    Sep 25, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building north elevation exposure #1 observe step cracks & displacement in parapet & shelf angles. wood flower box stored on fire escape landing on 2nd flr blocks of wood under a/c

    May 29, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.south elevation by south courtyard 1-wood bricks were found under improperly installed a.c units @ exp 2 3/f 2-step cracks were found at spanorels bet 4/f & 3/f

    Apr 7, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records.noted:2 illegal class 'a' apts located @ north end cellar.co10598 calls for boiler & storage.present use is contrary to c of o &

    Nov 5, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob.noted:respondent failed to comply w/ the comm's order to correct the violating conditions & file a cert of correction,pursuant to 28

    Nov 5, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by or building dept records. legal use 1 supers apt at south side of cellar,storage at north side of cellar. current use - 2 illegal class'a' apts at north side of cellar.

    Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit work noted installed two three btrms and two gas stoves at north side of cellar rem: obtain permit & restore to prior legal condition

    Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg north elevation observe blocks of wood & masonry bricks improperly installed under air conditions units flower pots stored on fires escape landing west elevation observe step

    Sep 9, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required. upon physical inspection found dryers in the basement 4 not having sprinkler where required. remedy: provide automatic sprinklers.

    Jan 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75 u 05

    Jun 12, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y, 37r, 46h, 35r. 37- red jumper on back. 35-antter and equipment onwall.

    May 26, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    31q,74l,30q,61i,38x. 74 work light. 30 access key hole.

    Nov 29, 1993 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28h,31q,37l,37d,37g,29m,50y,50f,57o,73u,44l, 37l-d-properly secure door timer 29m-pit shield guard 44l-brushes

    Feb 16, 1993 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73o,31q,50y21x,28h,2x,15q,61k, 15 access holes

    May 27, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,73o,31q,50y,46q,53m,21x,3m,7t,28h,21l,73 perform 5yr test,properlytag device and file elv 3 form-3 capacity plate-31 top&bottom of car&hoistway 7 button.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
66
Building area
53,436 ft²
Lot area
12,825 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2247 / 7
Assessed value
$2,408,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109600, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 55 Payson Avenue

Who owns 55 Payson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Payson 55 LLC.

Does 55 Payson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 Payson Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 59 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 66 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 55 Payson Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 Payson Avenue?

It has 66 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.