Violations at 55 Austin Place
Staten Island, NY 10304 · BBL 5-00579-7501 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 205 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at cellar level
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at laundry room at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stand at 2nd door at east at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage at cellar level at section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at west wall at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 4th electrical outlet from north at east wall at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 3rd electrical outlet from north at east wall at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stand at 1st door at east at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 2nd electrical outlet from north at east wall at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 1st electrical outlet from north at east wall at cellar level section ''b'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 3rd electrical outlet from west at north wall at laundry room at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 5th electrical outlet from east at south at laundry room at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at laundry room at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stand at compactor closet at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at 1st door at east at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at 1st door at east at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 3rd electrical outlet from north at east wall at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 2nd electrical outlet from north at east wall at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at west wall at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at 1st door at west at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st door at west at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 2nd electrical outlet from west at north wall at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 1st electrical outlet from north at east wall at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at 1st electrical outlet from west at north wall at cellar level section ''a'' at public hall
Sep 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at east at basement at fire stairs, section ''east''
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at north at basement at laundry room, section ''east''
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at at 2nd fire door from north at basement, section ''east''
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at at 1st fire door from north at basement, section ''east''
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south , section ''m-z''
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south , section ''m-z''
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew on grout around bathtub and between ceramic tile at north, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south , section ''m-z''
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Civ14 mailed - 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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at fire escape window at south in the 4th room from east located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 2nd window from west at south in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 1st window from west at south in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 2nd window from west at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 1st window from west at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at east, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at compactor closet, 6th story, section ''south''
Apr 12, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Apr 12, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 7r, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations
38 DOB violations, newest first.
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 29, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Nov 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
May 21, 2023
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations
36 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 1
Class 1: cease use: door restrictor misaligned deeming it inoperative adjust hardware (cu). door lock monitoring inoperative repair & retest (cu). cab hitting hoistway equipment when traveling in up & down dire
Oct 23, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: observed at exp. #4(east elev.) deteriorating/loose/spalling mortar joint at right side between 7th floor and roof parapet, also cracked fac
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.observed at exposure#1(south elevation)cracked balconlies stucco between 1st and 5th floor at right side building also observed cracked windowsills
Feb 26, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Class 1: cease use: door lock monitoring inoperative check wires & repair (cu). for reinspection contact nycdob at [email protected].
Dec 22, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1: door lock monitoring (dlm) inoperative . this presents a hazzardous condition this feature ensures passenger safety check wires & repair. class 2: unmarked fire service switch mark switch or change cyl
Sep 5, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#911903. remedy:submit acceptable requir
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Brake tag is expired.
May 28, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35344960y issued on 9/13/2018, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptbale cert
Jun 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: at front of the building, installed sidewalk shed approx 250ft length without valid permit. permit#540126264 expired on 4/27/18. remedy: obtain valid permit
Jan 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.1 note:exp#1 south elevation cracks/spalled/deteriorated various window sillswere observe @ various fl wing (a)(2)wing b. exp#1 south elevation,
Nov 16, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: south elevation,exp#1 (wing a) crack/spalled deteriorated various window sills at 7th floor level; 2-south elevation, exp#1 (wing b) crack/
Sep 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu-05j01; cu40p07,10h11,32h11,71l07,70o02. 05j01-adjust car door gaps; 40p07-antenna blocking mr access must remove; 10h11-repalce car door gibs; 32m11-guide shoes worn; 71l07-repair pit light; 70o02-clean pit
Jan 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit. work noted: @ apt# 3l on 3rd flr they erected full heights partitions to create one extra bedroom. condominium to be one bed room apt (condominium) now is 2 bedroom. rem: obtain all require
Jan 31, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. dead storage of motor vehicles. noted: r3-2 general residence district prohibits dead storage of motor vehicles in a residence district. a black chevy
Oct 8, 2013 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob. same conditions still exist @ the time of inspection no compliance recorded forecb #34911786j. remedy: bring laundry room to code (pc 903.2.10.6)
Jul 5, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
99bb05,02l10,70o02: 99;perform & file one year test. 02;alarm bell defective. 70;clean pit.
Jun 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
99bb05;perform & file one year test.
Jun 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10,99bb05,56y13,16l10. 67x- car emer phone. 99bb- cat 1. 16l- repair skin on back of 3rd flr door.
Jan 4, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
10m07,02x10,67x10,81m07,16l10,99bb05,41l10,70o02. 10m- 2nd gib. 02x- alarm bell. 67x- car emer phone. 81m- ctw run by signage. 16l- metal skin on back of 2nd flr door. 99bb- cat 1. 41l- m.r. door lock.
Jan 4, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
(97l10),(56y13),(56o02),(99bb05),(29#01),(02l10),(81m07),(39o02)-97-repair defective emergency phone.56-oil leak main machine.56-clean main machine.99-one year expired.29-adjust door operator.02-alarm bell defe
Dec 7, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
(97l10),(56y13),(56o02),(99bb05),(39o02),(81m07),(16#01)-97-repair defective emergency phone.56-oil leak main machine.56-clean main machine.99-one year test expired.39-clean car top.81-provide counterweight run
Dec 7, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
903.2.10.6-laundry/drying area: sprinklers. drying area/laundry room on the ground floor:laundry room which two or more clothes drying machines installed.do not have sprinklers to cover area of 5feet (5') in fr
Dec 2, 2011 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 3
50a-e,15 50a-check valve @ front of boiler rotted 50b-remove all storage,50c-remove all flammables 50d-backflow weeping 50e-water leaking inboiler room thru multiple leaks in foundation walls.
Mar 9, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
97l10.12lk10.40p16.52b7.29m7.97 emergency phone defective 12 car light defective 40 provide access to m/r 52 provide proper spin out device 29 provide missing cover for door operator motor
Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: at the time of my inspection i observed at the left side parking lot a chain link fence that runs along the side of the property is out of plumb also
Aug 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03r05.03-relined cab walls w/o permit-file & obtain permit.
Nov 28, 2007 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03r05.03-relined cab wall w/o permit - file obtained permit.
Nov 28, 2007 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to thay allowed by the certificate of occupancy. noted: the oner running an illegal day care to rm # 1st floor (1-k). remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.
Sep 29, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occuapancy #21918 in that on first floor apartment #1-k a day care is being operated for 8 to 10 children use is contrary to c of o #21918 remedy; discon
Sep 24, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50f,74l,22d,74o,61o,31q,52b. remove back lash. replace broken schacke springs on car top, clean top and stiles, provide electric covers where missing on car top.
Aug 28, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,52j,40o,57o,57#,74j,61o,61b,74l,52#, 57-#-02 clean oil off pit floor 74-j-01 ajust car shoes 61-b-01-remove excess slack in gov tail rope side of car 74-l-12 replace broken shackle springs 52#-11 brake hang
Nov 22, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,52j,40o,57o,57#,39h,74d,61o,-57#-02-clean oil off floor 74-d-06 tighten all bolts on ip 8300 top of car
Nov 22, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35l,46o,73o,14l,#35 light #46 c/ean for futher inspection.
Jul 11, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74 #,74@#,73o,35l,46o #74 file with this dept for new governor. #74@ adjust floor stops .#35 light #$46 or renew.
Jul 11, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39h, 14l, 22d, 73o, 73l, #74) properly tag gov after 5yr safty test, #73) lights, #73) adjust floor stops.
Oct 16, 1990 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14l, 22d, 75o, 50y, 27q, #74) properly tag governor after 5yr safty test.
Oct 16, 1990 · Penalty $75
Resolve