Seven days after dermatologist and marketing genius Dr. Jonathan Zizmor confirmed his retirement from the blemish-clearing trade—transforming his signature subway ads into historical relics—the Real Deal is reporting that the notorious physician is being sued for more than $56,000 in unpaid rent on his Midtown medical offices.
The entrance to 133 East 58th Street (via Jack Resnick & Sons).
Jack Resnick & Sons, Zizmor's former landlord at 133 East 58th Street, filed suit claiming that the dermatologist owed $56,613.66 in unpaid rent on his recently-shuttered office space.
Zizmor's offices were located in suite 811 in the fifteen-story building, which primarily rents to medical offices. Jack Resnick & Sons describes the property as "newly renovated," featuring travertine walls, slate flooring, and a concierge. Zillow estimates the rent for a 5th floor suite in the same building to be $10,500/month.
Financial troubles run deep for the doctor with the fallible face. Zizmor put his Fieldston mansion on the market in 2012, where it sat for years; currently, Streeteasy indicates that it's in contract for $3,075,000, significantly less than the original $4.3 million asking price.
Zizmor has also been in the news for shady financial dealings in the past. Back in 2000, he paid a $100,000 fine to the State Department of Insurance after investigators confirmed that he had been collecting from insurance companies on acne surgeries he never actually performed. And in 2004, Zizmor paid a $40,000 fine to the state Health Department for failure to adequately treat nine of his patients.
A spokesperson for Zizmor was not immediately reachable for comment. However, Zizmor's realtor Sandra Waibel spoke to the News last week, making comments that suggest financial security on Zizmor's part.
"The Zizmors love to travel and have many social interests, hobbies, and friends," she said. Adding, "Because they are very giving people, I am sure it is only a matter of time before they are involved in their next charitable project."
It was not immediately clear what Zizmor's rent was on the Midtown offices, nor how long he allegedly withheld payments. Jack Resnick & Sons declined to comment.
In an interview with the NY Times last week, Zimor's wife Alexandra demurred when it came to her husband's reasons for retiring. He had a "long, long beautiful career,” she said, "but everybody retires at some point.”
