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255 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

2
DOB Complaints
11
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 255 West 55th Street

The 6-story residential building at 255 West 55th Street, owned by Foster Lowe, was built in 1920 and contains 8 units. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with two emergency complaints in June 2023, and previous similar complaints in January 2022.

Recent inspections in June 2023 revealed several open violations specifically related to apartment 5A, including inadequate hot water supply, repair needs for plastered surfaces and paint, and safety concerns about roof access including defective self-closing doors and an unauthorized locking mechanism. The building has a history of unsanitary conditions, particularly involving pest and mold issues, with multiple complaints initiated between 2020 and 2022, though inspections did not result in violations.

In 2019, there were significant violations regarding illegal transient use of apartments 3A and 3B, leading to penalties for failure to maintain required safety systems such as fire alarms and sprinklers, though these were ultimately resolved. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2019 to 2024 show zero infestation cases, and rodent inspections from 2011-2014 passed without issues. The property has also experienced some administrative violations, including a 2019 penalty related to failure to file an annual boiler inspection report, which was dismissed upon payment of a $1,000 civil penalty.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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255 West 55th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Midtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1920
Total area 5800 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
11
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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255 West 55th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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255 West 55th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 255 West 55th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-06-242023-06-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-06-222023-06-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-04-132022-05-12Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-04-132022-05-12Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-04-132022-05-12Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 255 West 55th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-06-27COpenNone5A§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-06-27COpenNone5A§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-06-27BOpenNone5A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL AT LOWER LEVEL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-06-27COpenNone5A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 255 West 55th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-06-24 15:15HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-06-22 12:25HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-04-13 16:51UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2022-04-13 16:51PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2022-04-13 16:51UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 255 West 55th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15175852019-07-31CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-08-23Oath Violation Served (2019-08-23)
15158682019-07-12CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-07-23Oath Violation Served (2019-07-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 255 West 55th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-11-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2020-11-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTCIAGVN DISMISSED, FULL CIVIL PENALTY OF $1,000 PAID INV#62155644, CK#67592032292020-01-10
2019-10-09V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-12-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 255 West 55th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 255 West 55th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-08-090002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-08-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-06-230002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 255 West 55th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2014-03-11InitialPassed
2012-12-12InitialPassed
2011-07-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 255 West 55th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 255 West 55th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 255 West 55th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-08-2335443667Z257 W 55TH STREET ASSOCIAPERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT-RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. C/O#102641786 INDICATES BLDG TO BE LEGALLY APPROVCED AS A CLASS'A'MULTIPLE DWELLING. NOW APT#3A(3RD FL)IS USED/CONVERTED TRANSIENTRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-08-2335443668K257 W 55TH STREET ASSOCIAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE # OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1;1021.1 & 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APT#3A. PREVIOUS VIO#35437973X.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-08-2335443669M257 W 55TH STREET ASSOCIASEC. 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE ATAPT#3A. CLASS'J' FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PREVIOUS VIO#35437973X. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-08-2335443670J257 W 55TH STREET ASSOCIAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OFAUTOMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 9003.2 & AC 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APT#3A. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-07-2335437974H257 W 55 STREET ASSOCIATEBC907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APT 3B. RMDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 255 West 55th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 255 West 55th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 255 West 55th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 255 West 55th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 255 West 55th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 255 West 55th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 255 West 55th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 255 West 55th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 255 West 55th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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