The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 71% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 5.9. In ZIP 10022, 72% of residential buildings hold an A and
6% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-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
10 service requests in the last three years. Most common: UNSANITARY CONDITION (3) · Lead (2) · Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) (2) · Urinating in Public (2) · Rodent (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. 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 (1910)
Yes
Six or more residential units (8)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)
159 EAST 55TH STREET LLC
Head officer
JANE GOLDMAN
Managing agent
MICHAEL GUARINO
Last registered
2025-07-02
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
$3,082,400
$1,387,080
2026
$2,942,000
$1,323,900
2027
$2,862,000
$1,287,900
The city's market estimate has fallen
7% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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
51 St — 6 E F · 550 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: full 59 St — 4 5 6 N R W · 1,050 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Lexington Av / E 56 St — M101 M102 M103 · 450 ft
Citi Bike
E 56 St & 3 Ave · 350 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.
10 311 service requests 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.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $520,000 on
1984-09-11 (lender: 159 E. 55th St. Corp.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
1984-09-11
Mortgage $520,000 — from RIDGEWOOD ASSOCIATES to 159 E. 55TH ST. CORP.
$520,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
14
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
0
2
2
2018
2
0
5
2
9
2019
0
0
1
1
2
2020
0
0
5
1
6
2021
0
0
11
1
12
2022
0
0
4
1
5
2023
0
0
5
1
6
2024
0
0
7
2
9
2025
0
2
7
5
14
2026
0
0
1
1
2
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2023-11-15HPD 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
2023-02-13311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Noisy
2022
2022-12-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-10-04Boiler inspection
2022-06-06311: Food Establishment — Kitchen/Food Prep Area
2022-03-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-02-15HPD 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
2021-11-24HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SO
2021-11-24HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT AP
2021-10-26Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2021-06-06311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2021-05-21Boiler inspection
2021-05-19311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2021-05-18311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
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
2020
2020-12-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-12-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-11311: Street Sign - Missing — Other/Unknown
2020-07-29311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-07-08Boiler inspection
2020-06-06311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2019
2019-06-27Boiler inspection
2019-05-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-01-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-01-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017
2017-12-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-07-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-05-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2016-05-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2016-05-16Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2016-05-16Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014
2014-01-10ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS FOR ALT II JOB#121778460 FOR WHICH PERMIT IS A$250
2014-01-09DOB complaint, category ?
2013
2013-11-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-10-16Job filed: INSTALLING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2013-10-16Job filed: INSTALLING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2013-10-09Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-10-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-10-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-09-13Job filed: FILING HEREWITH FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF COMMERCIAL SPACE TO ESTABLISH EATING AND DRINKING IN OCCUPANCY GROUP B AT BASEMENT AS PER PLAN. WORKS TO IN$114,000
2013-09-13Job filed: FILING HEREWITH FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF COMMERCIAL SPACE TO ESTABLISH EATING AND DRINKING IN OCCUPANCY GROUP B AT BASEMENT AS PER PLAN. WORKS TO IN$114,000
2012
2012-10-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-12-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-10-24311: NONCONST — VERMIN
2011-10-24311: NONCONST — VERMIN
2011-10-24Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2011-10-24Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2011-08-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-05-06Job filed: INSTALL KITCHEN HOOD ANSUL SYSTEM AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2010
2010-10-19311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2010-08-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-10-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-01-08Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-01-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2008
2008-12-11Job filed: PROPOSED MINOR INTEROR RENOVATION AND PLUMBING WORK$15,500
2007
2007-04-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-04-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-03-30Job filed: BOILER AND BURNER REPLACEMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2007-01-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005
2005-06-27Tenant complaint: CONSTRUCTION — RAIN LEADER
2004
2004-12-15DOB complaint, category ?
2004-08-04Permit EQ — ISSUED
2004-08-03Job filed: Install heavy duty sidewalk shed a total of 25 ft long at 159 East 55th Street - during remedial repairs. Work shall comply with LL33/91. No change in
2004-08-03Job filed: Install heavy duty sidewalk shed a total of 25 ft long at 159 East 55th Street - during remedial repairs. Work shall comply with LL33/91. No change in
2002
2002-11-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-11-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-11-19Job filed: Replace air-condition unit in basement food store, and keeping existing ductwork. No change in use, occupancy or egress.$6,000
2002-05-09Deed — from GSL ENTERPRISES INC. to 159 EAST 55TH STREETLLC
2001
2001-12-17DOB violation C:
2001-12-17DOB violation C:
1998
1998-05-22Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-05-21Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-05-19Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-04-30Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-04-30Permit EW — ISSUED
1987
1987-09-25Mortgage satisfied — from RIDGEWOOD ASSOC to 159 EAST 55TH ST CORP
1987-09-25Mortgage satisfied — from RIDGEWOOD ASSOC to 159 EAST 55TH ST CORP
1985
1985-08-06HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD AT STAIRS TO ROOF.
1985-08-06HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1985-08-06HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1985-08-06HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1985-08-06HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1985-08-06HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1985-08-06HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1984
1984-09-19Mortgage assigned — from 159 E 55TH ST CORP. to ZIEGLER, MATILDA; ZIEGLER, BARBARA
1984-09-11Deed — from 159 E 55TH ST. CORP. to RIDGEWOOD ASSOCIATES
1984-09-11Mortgage $520,000 — from RIDGEWOOD ASSOCIATES to 159 E. 55TH ST. CORP.$520,000
1982
1982-01-20HPD class A: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
1979
1979-08-14HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRU OUT BOIL
1979-08-14HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REAR YARD.
1979-08-14HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CLG 5 STY PUB HALL.
1979-08-14HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BOXES ETC 1 STY PUB HALL UNDER STAIRS.
1979-08-14HPD class A: D26-12.03 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL STYS REAR.