555 4 Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 36 recorded HPD violations, above the South Slope average of 6.7.
The 11-story, 134-unit building at 555 Fourth Avenue in South Slope, owned by 555 Fourth Avenue Owner LLC and completed in 2018, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction. The most recent cluster of problems emerged in mid-2026, with multiple open complaints regarding unsanitary conditions (including mold, pests), plumbing issues, and paint/plaster problems. Of particular concern is an August 2026 hazardous violation regarding defective fire egress in apartment 2F, along with documented water leakage and plaster damage in the same unit. The building has a history of serious safety concerns, including multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in late 2025 related to damaged sprinkler heads, elevator maintenance issues, and unpermitted electrical work. Most notably, there was an ECB violation for improper fire stopping with unpermitted plastic access panels, and another for using flexible cords as permanent wiring in the elevator motor room, with penalties exceeding $12,000 in total.
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What's in the 555 4 Avenue report
Is 555 4 Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 555 4 Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- New construction. Built in 2018. Good Cause protections don't apply until 2048 (30 years after construction).
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 555 4 Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 807 buildings in this neighborhood, 9 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
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| Total units | 134 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 11 |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Gross area | 92,275 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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555 4 Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Dec 9, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Aug 31, 2021.
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New York, NY 10016
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555 4 Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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555 4 Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak At North And East Walls At Closet At East In The 2Nd Room From North Located At Apt 2F, 2Nd Story, 4Th Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/19/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Fire Egress Defective. Remove Obstructing Bars Or Unlawful Gates From Window To Fire Escape Or Provide Approved Type Gate In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 2F, 2Nd Story, 4Th Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/19/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Less Than 10 Sq Ft Observed At East And North Walls At Closet At East In The 2Nd Room From North Located At Apt 2F, 2Nd Story, 4Th Apartment From South At West | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 08/19/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color All Walls At Closet At East In The 2Nd Room From North Located At Apt 2F, 2Nd Story, 4Th Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/19/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2042 Adm Code Provide A Mirror In Self-Service Elevator Arranged So As To Enable A Person Entering, To View Inside Of Elevator Number 3P0988229 And 3P0988228 | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Open | 2F |
| 08/03/2026 | General – Ventilation System | Non Emergency | Open | 2F |
| 06/09/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Open | 6J |
| 06/09/2026 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Open | 6J |
| 06/09/2026 | Plumbing – Basin/Sink | Non Emergency | Open | 6J |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 08/03/2026 | General | Ventilation System | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 06/09/2026 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 06/09/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 06/09/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Ceiling | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | 3A68420 | Closed | 6V | 06/25/2026 |
| 04/10/2026 | 3A56996 | Active | 2G | |
| 11/29/2025 | 3A39482 | Closed | 6M | 01/07/2026 |
| 10/30/2025 | 3A35173 | Closed | 6M | 10/31/2025 |
| 10/30/2025 | 3A35187 | Closed | 6B | 11/10/2025 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 39165851R | Resolve | Observed Damaged Sprinkler Heads On 2Nd And 5Th Floors. Sprinkler Heads Obstructed Throughout Building. In Basement The Door Is Hitting The Standpipe Sewage Ejector Pit No Vent Is Installed And Not Installed Wi | $1,250 |
| 10/30/2025 | 39165433Y | Resolve | Class 2 Items: All Hoist Ropes Lack Lubrication. Brake Maintenance Tag Expired. Provide A Maintenance Control Program. | $625 |
| 10/30/2025 | 39165432M | Resolve | Class 2 Items: Hoist Ropes Lack Lubrication. . Brake Maintenance Tag Expired. Provide A Maintenance Control Program. Provide A Updated Maintenance Log. | $625 |
| 01/31/2025 | 39137124M | Resolve | Failure To Maintain Building In Code-Compliant Manner: No Fire Stopping Per Bc 712.3 (2014 Code); 27-345; Bc 711.2.4 (2022 Code. Observed Hole Penetrations (Unpermitted Plastic Access Panels) Located On First F | $2,500 |
| 12/26/2024 | 39133796R | Resolve | I Observed On The Roof The Use Of Flexible Cord As Permanent Wiring From The A.C. Condensor To The Wall Mounted Fan In The Elevator Motor Room, As Stated In Ecb# 39098845N Issued On 11/06/2023 Flexible Cords Sh | $4,000 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 06/30/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/05/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 04/04/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/02/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 12/26/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 11/08/2023 | Initial | Passed |
| 02/08/2023 | Initial | Passed |
| 03/02/2022 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2025 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | Install (1) Interior Ada Bathroom. No Change In Use, Egress, Or Occupancy | Signed-Off | 04/03/2025 |
| 04/02/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | Interior Tenant Fit-Out For Commercial Retail Space With New Non-Structural Interior Partition, Fixture, And Finishes. No Change In Occupancy, Use, Or Egress | Signed-Off | 04/02/2025 |
| 10/02/2020 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Ope 1 thru 2 | Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Psf.Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The 2014 Code No Change To Use,Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 10/02/2020 |
| 09/24/2020 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Supported Scaffold | Sid 1 thru 2 | Installation Of Pipe Scaffold And Needle Beams As Per Plans. All Equipment Comply With Chapter #33 Of The 2014 Code No Change To Use, Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 09/24/2020 |
| 10/07/2019 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Ope 1 thru 2 | Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Psf.Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The 2014 Code No Change To Use,Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 10/07/2019 |
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