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138 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04660-0019Map

Owner of record: 138 East 55th Street LLC

138 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 138 East 55th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 7 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 40

  • A

    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 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on the 2nd and 3rd story balconies, building side at south at fire escape

    Aug 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock installed on gate in the east at fire passage way

    Aug 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercomunication system located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape on south exterior wall

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd and 3rd story balconies at stack on south exterior wall

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line consisting of chain and pad lock installed on gate at south yard

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories public hall

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass pane in skylight over roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of auxilary cables obstructing egress to goose neck ladder from roof

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 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 frame at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the 44th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 square feet at ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 square feet at ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13175740 issued 16-jul-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 4, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 2R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,400 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4660 / 19
Assessed value
$337,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300964, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.

Questions about 138 East 55 Street

Who owns 138 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 138 East 55th Street LLC.

Does 138 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 East 55 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 138 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 East 55 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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