A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 81% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 6. In ZIP 10024, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
2% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no
pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
1 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) (1).
Filed construction activity
$1,581,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (12 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1889)
No
Six or more residential units (5)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
55 West House LLC
Head officer
Steven Albert
Managing agent
RUDD MANAGEMENT, LLC
Last registered
2025-08-08
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$5,966,000
$2,684,700
2026
$6,364,000
$2,863,800
2027
$6,710,000
$3,019,500
The city's market estimate has risen
12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
86 St — B C · 700 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: none 86 St — 1 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: W 86 St / Columbus Av — M86-SBS · 250 ft · Select Bus Service
Citi Bike
W 89 St & Columbus Ave · 700 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
1 311 service request from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $4,000,000 on
2019-12-05 (lender: Signature Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2019-12-05
Mortgage $4,000,000 — from 55 WEST HOUSE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK
$4,000,000
2019-12-05
Deed $6,200,000 — from 55 WEST 86TH STREET ASSOCIATES LLC to 55 WEST HOUSE LLC
$6,200,000
2019-12-05
AL&R $4,000,000 — from 55 WEST HOUSE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK
$4,000,000
2019-12-03
Sold for $6,200,000
$6,200,000
$1,240,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
31
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
1
0
0
3
4
2018
0
0
0
0
2
2
2019
0
0
2
4
2
8
2020
1
0
0
0
0
1
2021
8
12
6
0
5
31
2022
6
0
5
0
4
15
2023
1
1
4
0
1
7
2024
6
1
1
6
2
16
2025
1
0
3
0
2
6
2026
5
1
1
0
2
9
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311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2026-09-23
DOB complaint, category ?
2026-07-17
Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2026-07-17
Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2026-07-14
Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-06-11
Job filed: TO PROPOSE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 2ND FLOOR WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OC
2026-06-11
Job filed: TO PROPOSE PLUMBING WORK OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 002 FLOOR AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
2026-02-20
Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-01-16
Boiler inspection
2025-12-08
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-23311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2026-09-23DOB complaint, category ?
2026-07-17Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2026-07-17Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2026-07-14Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-06-11Job filed: TO PROPOSE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 2ND FLOOR WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OC$40,000
2026-06-11Job filed: TO PROPOSE PLUMBING WORK OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 002 FLOOR AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2025-06-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-04-30Job filed: Modify Plumbing fixtures throughout. No Change to egress, occupancy or use.$76,000
2024-04-18TL&R — from SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC to 55 WEST HOUSE LLC
2024-04-18Mortgage satisfied — from SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC to 55 WEST HOUSE LLC
2024-04-03Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; SIGNATURE BANK, NEW YORK, NEW YORK; IN ITS CAPACITY to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-04-03AALR — from SIGNATURE BANK, NEW YORK, NEW YORK; IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSUR to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-04-03Mortgage assigned — from IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; SIGNATURE BRIDGE B to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-04-03AALR — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; SIGNATURE BRIDGE B to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-02-15Job filed: Install AC System throughout. No Change to egress, occupancy or use.$66,000
2024-02-09Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2024-01-26Boiler inspection
2024-01-16Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2024-01-04Job filed: Modify Plumbing fixtures throughout. No Change to egress, occupancy or use.$76,000
2023-03-30311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2023-03-05311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2023-03-05311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2022
2022-12-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-12-05Boiler inspection
2022-11-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-11-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-10-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-02-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-02-02Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2022-02-02Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2022-02-02Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC$9,000
2022-02-02Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 20$9,000
2022-01-14Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2021
2021-12-22DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-12-22DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-10-04Boiler inspection
2021-09-21DOB complaint, category ?
2021-09-21DOB complaint, category ?
2021-09-17311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2021-09-17311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2021-09-17Job filed: Modify Plumbing fixtures throughout. No Change to egress, occupancy or use.$76,000
2021-09-17Job filed: Install AC System throughout. No Change to egress, occupancy or use.$66,000
2021-09-17DOB complaint, category ?
2021-09-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK W/O PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTIONSITE W/INTERIOR DEMOLITION WORK IN PROGRESS. DURING INSPECTI
2021-09-16ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ELECTRICAL WORK W/O PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE W/INTERIOR DEMOLITION WORK IN PROGRESS. DUR$800
2021-09-16ECB CLASS - 1 violation: SEC. BC3306.9.3 FAILURE TO PROVIDE DUST PROTECTION PLAN. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE W/DEMOLITION W$625
2021-09-16ECB CLASS - 1 violation: SEC. BC3301.1.2 FAILURE TO COMPLY W/NYC FIRE CODE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE W/INTERIOR DEMOLITIO$2,500
2021-09-16DOB complaint, category ?
2021-09-15311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Excessive
2021-07-16Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC$5,000
2021-07-15Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE $5,000
2021-05-31311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2021-05-31DOB complaint, category ?
2021-05-24Asbestos abatement: Removal — At Work Environmental L.P.
2021-05-24Asbestos abatement: Removal — At Work Environmental L.P.
2021-05-24Asbestos abatement: Removal — At Work Environmental L.P.
2021-05-24Asbestos abatement: Removal — At Work Environmental L.P.
2021-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-04-01HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2020
2020-06-26Job filed: A1$1,150,000
2019
2019-12-05Mortgage $4,000,000 — from 55 WEST HOUSE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$4,000,000
2019-12-05Deed $6,200,000 — from 55 WEST 86TH STREET ASSOCIATES LLC to 55 WEST HOUSE LLC$6,200,000
2019-12-05AL&R $4,000,000 — from 55 WEST HOUSE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$4,000,000
2019-12-03Sold for $6,200,000$6,200,000
2019-10-25HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2019-07-30Boiler inspection
2019-04-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-10-24Boiler inspection
2018-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-12-20Boiler inspection
2017-11-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-06FDNY inspection (RISK)
2016
2016-10-26HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-04-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-10-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015-05-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2014
2014-06-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-05-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-12-15311: Water System — Possible Water Main Break (Use Comments) (WA1)
2012-12-14311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2012-02-03Deed — from SINGER, TERESA; SINGER , GERALD; SINGER, GRACE TARYN to 55 WEST 86TH STREET ASSOCIATES LLC
2011
2011-10-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-09-26Deed — from SINGER, GREGORY MITCHEL to SINGER, TERESA
2010
2010-09-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-12-05DOB violation LANDMK:
2001-03-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000
2000-12-18ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTED;A SIDEWALK SHED GAS BEEN ERECTED IN FRONT OF SAID PREMISES WITHOUT OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT.NOT THIS AP
2000-12-18DOB violation C:
2000-12-06DOB complaint, category ?
2000-10-17Job filed: FILING TO CONSTRUCT HEAVY DUTY (LL 300 PSF) SIDEWALK SHED. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGR ESS & OCCUPANCY
1997
1997-03-11DOB complaint, category ?
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1990
1990-05-29SAGE — from LANDMARKS PRSVN COMMSN
1985
1985-01-08Mortgage satisfied — from AUDARI, INC. to BENJAMIN, RUTH & ETAL
1982
1982-11-04Deed — from FIFTY-FIVE ASSOCIATES to SINGER, TERESA; SINGER, GERALD; SINGER, GREGORY M.; SINGER, GRACE TARYN
1982-05-11Deed — from MANDEL, ARIEL; SILVERSTEIN, AUDREY to FIFTY-FIVE ASSOCIATES
1981
1981-02-06Deed — from AUDARI INC to MANDEL, ARIEL; SILVERMAN, AUDREY
1981-02-06Mortgage — from AUDARI INC to SILVERMAN, NATHAN S; SILVERMAN, IRWIN P; BENJAMIN, RUTH
1981-02-06Deed — from BENJAMIN, RUTH; SILVERMAN, IRWIN; SILVERMAN, NATHAN; SILVERMAN, MELVILLEDECD; SILVERMAN, to AUDARI INC
1973
1973-03-23Agreement — from SILVERMAN, NATHAN DBA; SILVERMAN, IRWIN; FACADE REALTY COMPANY; SILVERMAN, RUTH to EAST RIVER SAVINGS BANK