400 East 55th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 17-story building located in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, containing 128 residential units. Built in 1956.
The neighborhood: Midtown
Manhattan · 2,597 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,000 1BR · $7,700 2BR
13 subway stations nearby
8 parks · 4.2 acres · incl. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (85 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural18
- Safety13
- Lead Paint13
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB 9 STY EAST FIRE STAIRS AT ENTRANCE TO PUBLIC HALL.
May 29, 2008Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN HOT WATER FIXTURE 5 STY REAR SOUTHWEST APT 5E. , SECTION '' ''
May 29, 2008Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES BATHROOM HOT WATER FIXTURE 16 STY FRONT NORTHEAST APT 16B. LOCATED AT APT 16B
May 29, 2008Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14H, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 21, 2016Class B - Pests
IN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 14H, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 21, 2016Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,562.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,700 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $8,750 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
400 EAST 55TH ST ASSOCS
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 85 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 267 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Midtown is about $5,000/month for a one-bedroom.