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420 East 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

26
DOB Complaints
49
311 Housing Calls
16
Housing Violations
20
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 420 East 54th Street

420 East 54th Street, also known as River Tower, is a 38-story, 394-unit residential building constructed in 1982 and currently owned by Chris Niehaus. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of complaints in June 2025 regarding door/window problems, an inoperable refrigerator, smoke detector issues, and mold concerns - all of which HPD was unable to inspect despite their efforts.

Earlier issues from 2024 included ventilation system problems (documented by both HPD and DOHMH) and multiple violations related to unit 3608, including water leaks and various maintenance concerns such as defective plastered surfaces and inadequate paint conditions. The building has undergone several facade restoration projects throughout the past few years, with multiple construction safety compliance violations recorded in 2022-2023. These included issues with scaffolding, guardrails, and safety documentation, though most were resolved or dismissed following inspections.

The property has also shown periodic challenges with pest control, including three documented bedbug incidents between 2022-2024 (all units reportedly eradicated), and rodent inspections have shown mixed results between 2016-2025. The building experienced significant maintenance violations in 2024 pertaining to a defective ceiling and window frame in unit 3804, which were ultimately certified as corrected. Recent improvements include the issuance of new permits for work in late 2023-early 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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420 East 54th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 394
Year built 1982
Total area 445735 sq ft
Floors 38
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

26
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
16
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
49
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
20
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
20
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 415 East 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
  • 417 East 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
  • 419 East 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
  • 421 East 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
  • 410 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 412 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 414 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 416 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 418 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 420 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022

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420 East 54th 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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420 East 54th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not 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 420 East 54th 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
2025-06-052025-06-15Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-052025-06-15Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-052025-06-15Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-052025-06-15Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-192024-09-01Water 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 420 East 54th 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
2024-08-27ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 38th STORY2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-27BCloseNone3804§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3804, 38th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-27BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 38th STORY2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-30CCloseNone3608§ 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. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3608, 36th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-12-30ACloseNone3608§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WOOD WINDOW FRAME. IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3608, 36th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 420 East 54th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-05 13:34APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2025-06-05 13:34SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORClosedHPD
2025-06-05 13:34DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-06-05 13:34UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-05-07 01:29Indoor Air QualityVentilationClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 420 East 54th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16343882023-04-18CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-04-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-18)
16320552023-03-22CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2023-03-31Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2023-04-01)
16178242022-09-09CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2022-09-19Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-09-19)
16103932022-05-24CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2022-07-15Oath Violation Served (2022-07-18)
15988112022-04-30CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2022-05-16Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-05-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 420 East 54th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-02-21V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILEDCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-01-01
2021-12-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2022-06-07
2021-08-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 080922 BY ALLIANCE EL COMP BENITO BENOIT CERT 4700012022-08-09
2021-08-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 080922 BY ALLIANCE EL COMP BENITO BENOIT CERT 4700012022-08-10
2021-08-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 080922 BY ALLIANCE EL COMP BENITO BENOIT CERT 4700012022-08-10
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 420 East 54th 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 420 East 54th 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
2024-12-041102023-11-012024-10-31
2024-10-301102022-11-012023-10-31
2024-02-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-170002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 420 East 54th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-30InitialPassed
2022-10-24ComplianceFailed for Other R
2022-08-25InitialFailed for Other R
2020-03-11InitialPassed
2018-09-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 420 East 54th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 420 East 54th 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 420 East 54th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-03-2139514444MTSAMPAS JOHNUPON MEETING THE RIGGER FOREMAN FOR THE JOB AND ASKING TO SEE HIS CREDENTIALS, THE SPECIAL RIGGER ON HIS CARD(JOESEPH W MCALLION) DID NOT MATCH THE ONE ON FILE (JOHN TSAMPAS), I THEN ASKED FOR THE WORKERS ON THRESOLVE625.00.0
2023-03-2139514445YTSAMPAS JOHNUPON REACHING THE TERRACE WHERE THE RIGGING WAS SET UP I OBSERVED THE TIE-BACKS FOR THE RIGGING WAS CONNECTED TO THE SAME SHACKLE AS THE AS THE MAIN RIG WHICH WAS CONTRARY TO BOTH OPTIONS FOR TIE-BACKS AS PER TRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-07-1539066049XRIVER TOWER OWNER LLCALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS PER 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED, CELLAR HAS BEEN ALTERED, CHANGED UNDER JOB #122728655 AND OCCUPIERESOLVE500.00.0
2022-04-2835648792RAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORPWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR AMENDMENTS-CD5.AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION AT AN ACTIVE 37 STORY FACADE RESTORATION JOBSITE,I OBSERVED A SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD IN USE AT EXP4.UPON MRESOLVE2500.00.0
2022-04-2835648793ZAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORPWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR AMENDMENTS-CD5.AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION AT AN ACTIVE 37 STORY FACADE RESTORATION JOBSITE,I OBSERVED A SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD IN USE AT EXP2.UPON RRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 420 East 54th 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 420 East 54th 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 420 East 54th 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 420 East 54th 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 420 East 54th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 420 East 54th 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 420 East 54th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 420 East 54th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 420 East 54th 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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