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238 EAST 55 STREET

Manhattan· Sutton Place· built 1963class D4BBL 1013280030

Open listing source

238 EAST 55 STREET is a 99-unit building in Sutton Place, Manhattan, built in 1963.

2 units are on the market here right now.

City records show 30 DOB permits and 61 open violations on file.

Units (res)

Floors

14.0

Lot ft²

7,531 ft²

Bldg ft²

64,674 ft²

Assessed

$8.33M

DOF total

Comps L5y

Active sale listings (2)

	Address	Neighborhood	Price	$/ft²	Sqft	Beds/Baths	vs comp	DOM	Risk	Score
	240 EAST 55 STREET #11G Manhattan · built 1963	Sutton Place	$500K	-	0 ft²	1 bd · 1 ba	-	65	7 HPD-C7 DOBbedbug	20.4	Source
	240 EAST 55 STREET #10G Manhattan · built 1963	Sutton Place	$475K	-	0 ft²	1 bd · 1 ba	-	93	7 HPD-C7 DOBbedbug	20.4	Source

Transaction history (0)

Every recorded deed for this tax lot.

No recorded transactions for this BBL yet.

Building risk + activity

HPD violations (last 40)

B
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY GARBABE BAGS AND TOOLS AND TABLE TOPS
Nov 12, 2024 · VIOLATION DISMISSED
C
§ 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 LATCH AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO FIRE STAIRS AT FIRE STAIRS, 1st STORY, SECTION ''STAIR B''
Nov 12, 2024 · VIOLATION CLOSED
C
§ 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 LATCH AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 13th STORY
Nov 12, 2024 · VIOLATION CLOSED
C
§ 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 AT HOPPER DOOR OF COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 13th STORY
Nov 12, 2024 · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF A BIKE AT FIRE STAIRS, 10th STORY, SECTION ''STAIR B ''
Nov 12, 2024 · VIOLATION DISMISSED
C
§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Feb 15, 2020 · #2B · VIOLATION CLOSED
C
§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jan 25, 2020 · #2B · VIOLATION CLOSED
C
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS . IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jan 25, 2020 · #2B · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 5, 2019 · #11F · VIOLATION DISMISSED
B
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 5, 2019 · #11F · VIOLATION DISMISSED
B
§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 27, 2012 · #6F · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 27, 2012 · #6F · VIOLATION CLOSED
A
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 27, 2012 · #6F · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Oct 27, 2011 · #6F · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Oct 27, 2011 · #6F · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Oct 27, 2011 · #6F · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Oct 27, 2011 · #6F · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE CELLAR AT WEST.
Oct 29, 1991 · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CERAMIC TILES WALL BATHROOM 2 STY SOUTHEAST APT 2E. LOCATED AT APT 2E
Aug 20, 1990 · #2E · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING FLOOR TILE 2ND STY SOUTH EAST APT 2E KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 20, 1990 · #2E · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICKWALL AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY WEST FRONT.
Aug 20, 1990 · NOT COMPLIED WITH
B
D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WOOD FENCES ERECTED AT ALL REAR APTS AT YARD.
Aug 20, 1990 · NOT COMPLIED WITH
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 REGULATIONS.
Aug 13, 1990 · VIOLATION CLOSED
C
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED DOOR 1 STY PUBLIC HALL VESTIBULE.
Dec 11, 1989 · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR 15 STY SOUTHWEST PENTHOUSE APT 15A THROUGHOUT. , SECTION '' ''
Oct 20, 1982 · #15A · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN WALLS AND CEILINGS PENTHOUSE STY SOUTH APT PENTHOUSE A SOUTH AND EAST ROOMS.
Oct 20, 1982 · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DAMPNESS OF WALL PENTHOUSE STY SOUTH APT PENTHOUSE A SOUTH ROOM AND EAST ROOM.
Oct 20, 1982 · VIOLATION CLOSED
B
D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DAMPNESS PENETRATING CEILING 11TH STY NORTH APT 11D FRONT ROOM. , SECTION '' ''
Nov 17, 1981 · #11D · VIOLATION CLOSED

DOB permits (last 30)

FSJan 22, 2002
METRO FUEL OIL CORP.
OT-
MATCHELSS CONSTR CORP
BL-
METRO FUEL OIL CORP.
FB-
METRO FUEL OIL CORP.
FS-
METRO FUEL OIL CORP.
PL-
STELLMAR PLBG. & MECH. CORP.
OT-
STANDARD WATERPROOFING C
EQ-
SPRING SCAFF.
EQ-
ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD
OT-
BRONX BASE BUILDERS LTD
EQ-
OUTDOOR INSTALL
EQ-
EVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC
EQ-
TRIPLE R INC
OT-
NOISETIER INC
OT-
RALLY RESTORATION CORP
EQ-
ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD
PL-
TOP DOG PLBG & HTG CORP
OT-
STANDARD WATERPROOFING C
AL-
CENTRAL STATE CONSTRUCTION CO
OT-
HESS CONTRACTING INC.
OT-
NOOR CONSTRUCTION INC
EQ-
ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD
OT-
STANDARD WATERPROOFING C
OT-
CENTRAL STATE CONST.
PL-
VINRAY PLG AND HTG
OT-
MILTON DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
EQ-
SPRING SCAFF.
OT-
HESS CONTRACTING INC.
OT-
MATCHLESS CONSTRUCTIONCOR
PL-
PILLATO BROTHERS

DOB violations

Aug 2, 2022BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
Apr 9, 2019E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Apr 9, 2019E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Aug 12, 2018P-PLUMBING NONE
Apr 25, 2018E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Apr 25, 2018E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Feb 6, 2018FISP-FACADE SAFETY PROGRAM FACADE REQUIRED
Mar 27, 2015E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Mar 27, 2015E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
May 1, 2014BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
Mar 28, 2014E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Mar 28, 2014E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Mar 1, 2013LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
May 8, 2012E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Jul 19, 2011E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Jul 19, 2011E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Oct 8, 2010VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Sep 17, 2010E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Sep 21, 2009E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Sep 21, 2009E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Jan 1, 2009LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Jul 16, 2007E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Jul 16, 2007E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Jan 21, 2004E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Jan 21, 2004E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Mar 26, 2002LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Feb 19, 2002LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL
Feb 27, 2001LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Oct 31, 2000E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Feb 7, 2000LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Jan 19, 2000E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
May 4, 1998LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Feb 10, 1997LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED

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Sources & freshness

Research contract nyc_property_research.v1 · snapshot Sep 23, 2026

Stable property ID: nyc:bbl:1013280030

This identifier represents an NYC tax lot. Condo and co-op apartment identity must be resolved separately.

Tax lot and building facts

NYC Department of City Planning (PLUTO)

completed

1 tax-lot record in the current corpus · latest record Sep 20, 2026

Pipeline completed Sep 20, 2026

The current PLUTO pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

PLUTO describes the tax lot and buildings, not legal ownership of an individual apartment.

Marketed sale listings

StreetEasy, observed by CurbScoop

completed

2 active sale listings in the current corpus · latest record Jun 27, 2026

Pipeline completed Aug 31, 2026

The current sales-listing pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Listing observations describe marketed state and are not proof of a closing or exhaustive market coverage.

Recorded transfers

NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (ACRIS)

completed

0 recorded deeds in the current corpus

Pipeline completed Sep 23, 2026

Deed document types associated with this BBL in the current CurbScoop corpus.

Recording can lag a transaction, and a deed with no stated consideration is not evidence of a market sale.

DOB permits

NYC Department of Buildings via NYC Open Data

completed

31 permits in the current corpus · latest record Jan 22, 2002

Pipeline completed Sep 23, 2026

The current DOB permit pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

A filing or permit does not prove that work was completed or that all work at the property was filed.

HPD violations

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development via NYC Open Data

completed

28 violations in the current corpus · latest record Feb 10, 2025

Pipeline completed Sep 23, 2026

The current HPD violation pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Status and correction timing come from the published agency record and may change after CurbScoop observes it.

DOB violations

NYC Department of Buildings via NYC Open Data

completed

33 violations in the current corpus · latest record Oct 11, 2022

Pipeline completed Sep 23, 2026

The current DOB violation pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Absence from the current corpus is not proof that a building has no regulatory issue.

Counts and dates describe the current CurbScoop corpus. They are not a guarantee of exhaustive agency or listing coverage.

Reading these records

The transaction history above comes from ACRIS, the city's register of recorded deeds - it shows what actually closed, not what was asked. To compare that against what similar units are listed at, see how to find comps and asking price vs sale price. The BBL identifying this lot is explained in what is a BBL. Wider context for the area is on the Sutton Place market page.