155 East 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

155 East 52nd Street is a 10-story, 110-unit residential building constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Billy Haugh. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2025, with multiple tenant complaints and HPD service requests indicating either no access for inspections or temporary resolution of the problems.

Notably, there have been several instances where HPD was unable to complete inspections for plumbing and water supply issues, particularly in June 2025 and earlier in 2025. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, including multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in early 2025, and various housing maintenance code violations during 2021-2022 related to interior conditions, including an infestation issue in Apartment 6L (which was subsequently resolved), and multiple repairs needed for walls, ceilings, and doors. The building has also faced significant regulatory scrutiny, particularly in 2021-2022, with multiple violations related to facade maintenance, including an active violation regarding the lack of an automatic sprinkler system and unpermitted plumbing work involving commercial laundry equipment in the cellar.

While these violations were generally resolved or dismissed by 2025, they indicate past compliance challenges. The property has maintained a good track record regarding pest control in recent years, with no bedbug or rodent infestation reports since 2020, though there were some instances of rat activity noted in 2015 and 2016. The Department of Buildings has documented various complaints over the years, including issues with building signs, illegal conversions, and safety concerns, though most of these have been resolved or closed.