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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 42
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at heat riser pipe at public hall, 5th story
Mar 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Mar 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.