550 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00832-0027Map
Owner of record: 550 55th Street Realty LLC
550 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 550 55th Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 158 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 158
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 200
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 · 158
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door (leading to basement) at building front, basement story
Sep 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on the door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at first apartment entrance door from south at west in the entrance located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes of south wall window in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective voice intercom with returned door buzzer system from the building's entrance to the apartment . located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the foyer located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, west wall, north wall, east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood floor cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete subfloor in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at the electrical outlet and light switch on the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counterbalance at the west window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counterbalance at the 1st and 2nd window at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counterbalance at the east window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the foyer located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 24, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
At time of inspection observed apt#10 bathroom floor sagging floor joist bellow rotted and damaged.
May 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-01679,dated 5/25/2023.respondent was required to submit an engineer'sreport concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 10/11/2023,a
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Worker fell from 1st flr apt8 to basement was taken to off site medical facility. permit holder job#b08027480 failed to submit report within 3 business days of required 16 items to code 28-103.21 per 28-103.21.
Jun 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute safety at temporary construction. at time of inspection observed at 1st floor apt#8 opening on the floor approx. 5'x7' where no guard-railing or other fall protection provided which cause w
May 25, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed bathroom at apt#10 floor sagging and wooden joist bellow rotted and damaged. also ceiling and walls have water damage and hole. vacate apt#10 bathroom., repair and/replace
May 25, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Re complaint #3026382 on december 8 1992 in apt. 16 found plumbing worbeing done without a permit. floors and wall were open bath tub, wasteand water piping were removed. a search of dept. records indicates no
Jul 30, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
New tab basin boul & tank shower body and waste for tab #16 plumbng work without a permit remedy obtain a permt if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Jul 19, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Performing work.required to be performed by a license master plumber.without having obtained master plumber license.remedy:obtain master plumber license.apt.16 new tub,bowl,shower body & rough plumbing.
Jan 6, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work being done without permit. in apt. 16 bathroom at time of inspection found bathtub removed floors and walls opened waste lines removed a search of dept. records indicates no plumbing affidavits or permits.
Dec 8, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: in vestible laminated sheetrock on walls & new door & assembly & court yard door & assembly all installed without a permit 1st floor. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or re
Sep 11, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is a broken piece of stone lintel, as come off the building, leaning a hole appox 4'x4' above window on 3rd floor beleived apt# 22 in question in front of bui
Mar 16, 1992 · Penalty $140
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 11, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 11, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 11, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 11, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 24
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 24
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 11,488 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,007 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 832 / 27
- Assessed value
- $448,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302340, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.
Questions about 550 55 Street
Who owns 550 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 550 55th Street Realty LLC.
Does 550 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 158 housing violations at this property.
Is 550 55 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 550 55 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 550 55 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.