How well maintained is this building?

There are 16 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 475 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 $5,200/month for a one-bedroom.

401 East 54th Street

Midtown·Manhattan

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Oct 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$5,2001-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations4 critical

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Data as of Oct 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

1.5/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1930
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Top complaint type at this building
8 heat complaints in past year
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

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About this building

A 17-story building located in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, containing 397 residential units. Built in 1930.

Neighborhood

Midtown →

The neighborhood: Midtown

Manhattan · 2,597 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $5,200 1BR · $7,900 2BR

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13 subway stations nearby

8 parks · 4.2 acres · incl. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

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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 (16 vs 1 average per building).

Top issues

Window/Door7
Structural5
Water/Plumbing3

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT THE FIRST LOWER SASH WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT PENTHOUSE PHH, 16th STORY, 1st PENTHOUSE FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''405e54thst'', 1st FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 27, 2026Class C
Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT THE FIRST LOWER SASH WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT PENTHOUSE PHH, 16th STORY, 1st PENTHOUSE FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''405e54thst'', 1st FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 27, 2026Class C
Structural
A SUITABLE COVER FOR THE BASEBOARD HEATER AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT PENTHOUSE PHH, 16th STORY, 1st PENTHOUSE FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''405e54thst'', 1st FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 27, 2026Class C
Structural
A SUITABLE COVER FOR THE BASEBOARD HEATER AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT PENTHOUSE PHH, 16th STORY, 1st PENTHOUSE FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''405e54thst'', 1st FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 27, 2026Class C
Window/Door
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOORFRAME AT SOUTH CLOSET IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT PENTHOUSE PHH, 16th STORY, 1st PENTHOUSE FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''405e54thst'', 1st FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 27, 2026Class B

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
Studio	—	$3,849.5	—
1 Bed	—	$5,200	—
2 Bed	—	$7,900	—
3+ Bed	—	$8,000	—

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

405 EAST 54TH STREET CORPORATION

Responsiveness Score

475days

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 16 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 475 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 $5,200/month for a one-bedroom.

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