55 West 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

55 West 83rd Street is a 5-story, 21-unit residential building constructed in 1969 and currently owned by 55 Midblock Tenant Corp. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most critical concerns relating to fire escape access. In February 2021, a safety complaint regarding the fire escape was filed but could not be inspected due to access issues, and this was later classified as an emergency complaint. Additional emergency complaints in February 2021 included concerns about steam pipes/risers and floor issues, though inspections found no violations for the steam pipe complaint.

The building has also faced recurring issues with door safety, including multiple violations related to door self-closing mechanisms between 2023-2024, particularly affecting the basement entrance and laundry room doors. Recent inspections show the building has maintained adequate health standards, with regular rodent inspections since 2015 consistently passing, and the most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 showing no infestations. The building underwent several inspections and received multiple violations related to door hardware, fire safety, and maintenance requirements, particularly affecting the basement areas. Notably, there were four separate violations issued in 2024 regarding self-closing door requirements and inspection certificates, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

The elevator system has had documented issues, with an egress-related violation in 2021 and a complaint about single-device service in 2018, though inspections found no violations at those times. Additionally, there were violations regarding external low-pressure inspection filings discovered in 2023 that were later dismissed. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to pest control, with all rodent inspections passing and no recorded instances of bedbug infestations from 2019 onwards. While the property has experienced various systemic issues impacting safety and access, most violations have been addressed, and recent inspections indicate improved compliance with maintenance requirements. The building has also demonstrated proper documentation and resolution of violations, as evidenced by timely certification dates for corrected issues in 2024.