338 East 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
338 East 55th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1950, currently owned by 338 East 55 Realty Associates LLC. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with complaints logged in September 2023 and October 2022, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These complaints were verified and corrected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced pest-related challenges, including a documented roach infestation in Apartment 1A in June 2021, which resulted in a Class C violation that was certified as corrected in July 2021, and a non-emergency unsanitary condition complaint related to pests in June 2021.
While there were bedbug issues reported in 2020-2021, recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 indicate no current infestations. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2018 and 2025, passing all but one compliant in June 2025, though experiencing a failed inspection for "Other Reasons" on June 5, 2025. A significant safety concern was reported in June 2019 regarding blocked/locked egress, though inspectors were unable to gain access for confirmation. Superficial maintenance issues include one Health Department inspection in March 2023 that found no violations.
The building's heat and hot water system, while occasionally problematic, has been responsive to complaints, with issues being corrected promptly upon inspection. Recent rodent inspections show generally good maintenance, though the failed inspection in June 2025 may require monitoring. The bedbug reporting system indicates proper management of infestations, with no units requiring eradication in recent reports. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing complaints through official channels, with most issues being resolved upon inspection. The property has maintained its status as a 10-unit tenement building, adhering to regulatory requirements for heat, water, and pest management.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1950 |
Total area | 6000 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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