502 West 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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1920
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Hell's Kitchen, containing 44 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Hell's Kitchen
Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,195 1BR · $7,275 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
7 parks · 8.0 acres · incl. De Witt Clinton Park
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 (4 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural2
- Electrical1
- Water/Plumbing1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Electrical
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Oct 16, 2008Class C - Water/Plumbing
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Oct 16, 2008Class B - Structural
M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Dec 7, 2020Class A - Structural
M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Nov 13, 2020Class A
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 | — | $3,687.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,195 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,275 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,497.5 | — |
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
SITE FIVE HDFC
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 4 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- 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 140 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 Hell's Kitchen is about $5,195/month for a one-bedroom.