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238 East 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

3
DOB Complaints
22
311 Housing Calls
22
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 238 East 55th Street

238 East 55th Street is a 13-story, 99-unit residential building located in Midtown Manhattan, constructed in 1963 and currently owned by Darren Tipton. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, with six documented complaints between 2020 and 2025, including two emergency complaints in January 2025 affecting the entire building.

Other maintenance issues include plumbing problems in 2021 (bathtub/shower and basin/sink), a slow water leak complaint, and a cooking gas issue in 2020 that resulted in violations. The building has undergone several inspection and violation processes in recent years, with significant findings in November 2024, including multiple fire safety concerns such as defective fire doors and obstructions in fireproof passageways that required certification of correction.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) investigations have addressed various issues, including a complaint about illegal hotel rooms in 2022 (inspector unable to gain access) and a wall condition complaint that resulted in no violations. The building's maintenance history shows proper attention to bedbug prevention, with zero reported infestations in the past seven years, and successful rodent inspections, although one failed inspection was recorded in 2011. Recent DOB violations regarding energy benchmarking reporting were confirmed as submitted, and multiple permits were issued in 2019-2020 for unspecified work.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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238 East 55th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 99
Year built 1963
Total area 64674 sq ft
Floors 13
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
22
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
22
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 238 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 240 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022

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238 East 55th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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238 East 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 238 East 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
2025-01-232025-01-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-222025-01-27Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-012023-11-04Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-032021-11-09Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-032021-11-09Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 238 East 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
2024-11-12CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 13th STORY2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-12CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO FIRE STAIRS AT FIRE STAIRS, 1st STORY, SECTION ''STAIR B''2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-12BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY GARBABE BAGS AND TOOLS AND TABLE TOPS2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-12BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF A BIKE AT FIRE STAIRS, 10th STORY, SECTION ''STAIR B ''2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-12CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT HOPPER DOOR OF COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 13th STORY2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 238 East 55th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-23 18:27HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-22 21:50HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-11-01 09:26HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2021-11-03 14:11PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2021-11-03 14:11PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 238 East 55th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16253822022-12-28CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2023-02-07Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-02-07)
16213552022-10-27CLOSEDWall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked2022-10-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-31)
14861562018-08-06CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2018-12-05Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2018-12-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 238 East 55th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-10-11
2019-04-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 04/26/2021 BY ELTECH INDUSTRIES CERT 353010 LARRY KATZ2021-06-10
2019-04-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 04/26/2021 BY ELTECH INDUSTRIES CERT 353010 LARRY KATZ2021-06-10
2018-08-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDTHE DOB INTENDS TO REVOKE ALL APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER PLUMBING LAA #102396355 DUE TO SUSPENSION OF MASTER PLUMBERS LICENSE. STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER ABOVE MENTIONED PERMIT AND OBTAIN A NEW MASTER PLUMBER TO SUPERSEDE THE PLUMBING PERMITSWO LIFT FOR PLUMBING ONLY LAA 102396355 HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY NEW APPLICANT2018-12-06
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 238 East 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 238 East 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
2023-12-140002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-090002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-260002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 238 East 55th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-30InitialPassed
2020-03-10InitialPassed
2018-10-15InitialPassed
2018-01-03InitialPassed
2018-01-03InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 238 East 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 238 East 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 238 East 55th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 238 East 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 238 East 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 238 East 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 238 East 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 238 East 55th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 238 East 55th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 238 East 55th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 238 East 55th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 238 East 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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