155 East 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 13-story, 56-unit building at 155 East 55th Street in Midtown, owned by Curtis Sachs and constructed in 1961, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a heat and hot water complaint in October 2024, marking a recurring pattern of heating system concerns, with a previous building-wide heating issue documented in late 2022. The property has faced multiple pest-related complaints in 2023, though no violations were issued following inspections.

Air quality concerns were documented in February 2023, including reports of chemical vapors/odors and construction dust. The building's compliance history reveals several notable violations and inspections. Most concerning was a 2023 emergency determination regarding structural monitoring and facade safety, with a subsequent penalty imposed for failure to submit required reports. Previous facade-related violations from 2021-2023 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.

A cluster of violations in 2020 involved issues with the terrace area of apartment 12C, though these were ultimately resolved. The building's systems have faced scrutiny, with violations related to emergency lighting, sprinkler system compliance, and gas line maintenance documented between 2018-2021. While the property has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2010 and maintained a bedbug-free record according to annual reports, the recurring nature of heating system issues and facade-related concerns suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Recent inspections in 2025 have shown improvements, with no current active violations for pest management or rodent control, and the building's energy benchmarking requirements have been consistently addressed in recent filings.