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342 East 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

11
DOB Complaints
25
311 Housing Calls
32
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

86
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 86% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 342 East 55th Street

342 East 55th Street is a 6-story, 26-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Wally Acevedo. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with multiple complaints from 2025 and earlier indicating building-wide problems that required HPD intervention, including six separate complaints between January 6-11, 2025, and a complaint in July 2024. Recent inspections from December 2024 reveal several open Class B violations regarding unauthorized apartment conversions, including a former doctor's office converted to a Class A apartment (Unit 2A), while numerous other violations related to self-closing doors and security features were documented in November 2024, though some were subsequently closed.

The building's maintenance history shows various infrastructure concerns, including active ECB violations from 2020 regarding occupancy without a valid certificate, though bedbug reports from 2021-2024 consistently show zero infested units, and recent rodent inspections in January 2025 passed with no issues noted. The property has a documented pattern of emergency heating system failures, with eight emergency complaints filed between 2023-2025. Previous complaints from 2022-2023 reported concerns about garbage and recycling storage conditions, though no violations were found upon inspection.

Historical records from the Department of Buildings show multiple complaints regarding illegal conversions and occupancy issues between 2019-2025, with some inspections showing inability to gain access for verification. The building's mechanical systems have also faced scrutiny, with an ECB violation from 2021 detailing various equipment issues including a defective fresh air fan and corroded return line, though no penalties were imposed. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (January 2025), it is important to note the complex history of maintenance and compliance issues that have affected resident comfort and building safety over recent years.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 20% of buildings in Midtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 26
Year built 1930
Total area 13000 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
32
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
25
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
15
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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342 East 55th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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342 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 342 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
2025-06-082025-06-13Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-112025-01-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-092025-01-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-112025-01-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-082025-01-09Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 342 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
2024-12-04COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILKHEAD DOOR LEAING TO ROOF AT SOUTH WALLNone
2024-11-19BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WATER CLOSET,WASH BASIN,BATH TUB,KITCHEN SINK,INSTALLED AT DOCTORS OFFICE THAT WAS CONVERTED TO A CLASS A APARTMENT ,1ST STORY UNIT 2A ,CONTRARY TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY # 69825, 1ST STORY WEST 2None
2024-11-19BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, GAS RANGE INSTALLED AT DOCTORS OFFICE # 2A CONVERTED TO A CLASS A APARTMENT ,CONTRARY TO C OF O # 69825 1ST STORY WEST 2None
2024-11-19BOpenNoneNone§ 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION DOCTORS OFFICE CONVERTED TO A CLASS A APARTMENT ,1ST STORY UNIT 2A ,CONTRARY TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY # 69825, 1ST STY WEST 2None
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 ENTRANCE TO COMMERCIAL UNIT 1B FROM CELLAR STORY PUBLIC HALL, 1ST COMMERCIAL UNIT FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 342 East 55th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-08 08:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-11 19:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-11 19:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-09 23:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-08 00:23HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 342 East 55th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16863192025-01-12CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2025-02-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-02-07)
16822752024-11-19CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-12-13Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-12-13)
16652042024-04-13CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-04-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-04-23)
15851592021-10-26CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-10-26Oath Violation Served (2021-10-27)
15511432020-08-22CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-10-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-10-15)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 342 East 55th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-10-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32019-11-29
2019-10-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32019-11-29
2019-09-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32019-12-13
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 342 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 342 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-230002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-170002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 342 East 55th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-31InitialPassed
2021-12-06BAITBait applied
2021-12-06BAITBait applied
2021-11-23ComplianceFailed for Other R
2021-10-18InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 342 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 342 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 342 East 55th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-10-2639050016NSM 342E55 TIC 2 LLCDEFECTIVE FRESH AIR FAN, DEFECTIVE BAROMETRIC DEVERTER, NO MANUAL RESET LOW WATER CUT OFF, CORRODED RETURN LINE. EXPOSED WIRES.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-01-3035516730RSM 342 E 55 TIC 2 LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39005770M ISSUED ON 07-17-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. ALTERED CHANGED BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCY ASACTIVE3125.03125.0
2020-01-3035516729JSM 342 E 55 TIC 2 LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39005776N ISSUED ON 07-17-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. ALTERED CHANGED BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCY ASACTIVE3125.03125.0
2019-12-2035514358KS.M. 342E55 TIC 2 LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39005770M ISSUED ON 07-17-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO C OF C ON FILE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CACTIVE1250.01250.0
2019-12-2035514359MS.M. 342E55 TIC 2 LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39005776N ISSUED ON 07-17-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO C OF C ON FILE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CACTIVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 342 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 342 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 342 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 342 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 342 East 55th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 342 East 55th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 342 East 55th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 342 East 55th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 342 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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