127 East 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

127 East 55th Street is a 36-story residential building constructed in 1982, currently owned by Steven Grapstein. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent environmental concern being a mold complaint in July 2022 that prompted communication from the Department of Health to the property management. A significant incident occurred in 2019 when tenants reported a heat and hot water outage, though services were restored within days.

The property has faced recurring complications related to its facade, particularly in 2021 when multiple violations were issued regarding defective glass panels and failed sealants on the south elevation, resulting in penalties totaling $3,750. More recently, in 2023, there was a violation for failing to file the required benchmarking report of energy use, though this was subsequently dismissed. The building has demonstrated attentiveness to pest management, with its most recent bedbug report (February 2025) indicating no current infestations, following a period (2024) where 122 units were treated and eradicated.

The property has maintained a good record in terms of rodent control, passing inspections in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Between 2019 and 2020, multiple permits were issued for various maintenance works, suggesting regular upkeep of building systems. While the building has faced various administrative violations related to energy reporting requirements, these have generally been resolved or dismissed through appropriate channels, indicating compliance with regulatory requirements when addressed.