53 Liberty Street
Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00064-0008Map
Owner of record: 55 Liberty Owners Corp
53 Liberty Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 87 residential units across 33 floors. The owner of record is 55 Liberty Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2018.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 117
- ECB violations
- 53
- HPD complaints
- 6
Available now in this building
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, 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
Oct 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination apt 321 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 31 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the wood 28 sty north wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 27 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door 27 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wire glass at 14 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the mattress 3 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door knob 3 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of building mattress stored at 3 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 to 3 sty south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cartons and mirror boxes 1 sty public hall south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bike and building mattress storage at south wing cellar fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at south wing fire staircase.
Jun 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 117
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 18, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 53
- Class - 1
Unlawfully contd work while on notice of swo.atoi in response to incident where worker was injured,active jobsite.worker (cristhian montesdeoca) was injured by fall while passing materials to other worker thru
Jan 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to institute&maintain all safety measures&temp const equipment.atoi in response to incident where worker was injured by fall,active jobsite.worker (cristhian montesdeoca) lost his balance&fell while han
Jan 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3301.11 site safety orientation&refresher.atoi in response to incident where worker (cristhian montesdeoca) was injured by fall active jobsite.upon request for injured workers sso.inadequate orientation provi
Jan 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.2.1-obstruction of streets or sidewlka without department of transportaion permit:noted at the time of my inspection of an active jobsite observed road being blocked off from traffic where workers were in
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not cofnorm to approved construction documents and or approved amendments (site safety plan) at the time of my inspection of an actiev jobsite upon revieiwng site safety plan observed following object
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Licensed rigger designated an unqualified foreman:at the time of an inspection of an active jobsite,observed suspended scaffold at exp#2&exp#4,where workers were pulling counterweights from top of a sidewalk sh
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain.display on site documents required by chapter 33 at the time of my inspection of an active obsite upon request to see following documents none were provided (1) load imposed letter signed/se
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to sidewalk shed drawings:at the time of my inspection of an active jobsite upon reviewing sidewalk shed drawing observed following conditions (1) missing cross bracing at the corner of ex
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved.accepted construction documents at job site at the time of my inspection noted at the time of my inspection of an active jobsite upon request to see following approved documents non
Jul 16, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications at the time of my inspection observed sidewalk shed installed at exp #1,2,& 4 approx 20 feet in height sidewalk shed found to be in unsound condition due
May 20, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to notify the department prior to commencement of work that requires tenant protection plan.at time of inspection observed started work under the aforementioned job#.owner failed to give notice prior to
Apr 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post and distribute notice of tenant protection plan.at time of inspection observed work being perform under the aforementioned job#.its required to post and distribute notice of tpp.no such postage
Apr 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.noted:at the time of my inspection it was observed that permit for sidewalk shed equipment expired on 02/03/2021.also noted:scaffold permit expired on 02/
Feb 9, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: an operational eating & drinking establishment dba as pound and fence. location parlor flr, above residential lobby of 55 liberty elevator lobby. a
Jun 10, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted defect: public lobby ceiling: noted: at elevator lobby basement. plaster/cement ceiling is open approx 2.1' x 8" oval sections. locations are currently
Jun 10, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons at property affected by construction operations. noted: at time of inspection lifeline attached to inadequate ornamental statue safety line not attached to bldg structuralmember
Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failed to notify the doe prior to the use of outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffolds.
Jan 31, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Outrigger beams not setup according to the approved plans.
Jan 31, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01x10,02x10.01-emergency alarm run/stop when pulled alarm should sound.02-alarm-inoperative-emergency 2way communication inoperative-repair.
Sep 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractor's sign on sidewalk shed as per d.o.b. remedy: provide contractor's sign
Mar 25, 2006 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractor's sign as required by d.o.b on sidewalk shed. remedy: provide sign
Mar 25, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: demolition partitions installed non-load interior partitions at basement s/w corner. remedy: stop all work and obtain permits.
Oct 4, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following
May 21, 2004 · Penalty $1,750
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia
Mar 31, 2004 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repairs
Jan 9, 2004 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Sep 24, 2003 · Penalty $1,750
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 0f 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy:fi
Mar 28, 2003 · Penalty $700
Active - Non-hazardous
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Mar 4, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Mar 4, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Mar 4, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Mar 4, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having combined 2 apts into 1. newpartition throughout. location: 27th fl, apts 27b &27c. see violation #050696c01jg02. remedy: obtain a permit.
Oct 10, 1997 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. having combined 2 apts on the 27th floor south side into 1 apt. removed and installed partitions. reinspection of v-#052793c01k03 remedy: obtain a permit.
Sep 17, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy certificate of occupancy # 83857 from: 4 apartment to: 3 apartment on 27th floor south side. remedy: obtain a valid amended certificate of occu
May 6, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted. having combined 2 apartment 27b & 27c on the south at 27th floor into apartment include removal & erechon of new partitions throughout to include bathroom & kitchen remedy: obtain
May 6, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without apermit: having combined 2 apts on the 27fl. south side into 1 apt. to include removal and introduction of partitions throughout this area to include bathrooms and kitchen. remedy: obtain a permit
May 10, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Ocupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #83857 in that the 27 floor has been converted from 4 apt units to:illegal 3 apt units without obtaining a new c of o for such change. remedy: obtain a new certificat
May 10, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by contractors operations in that during the washing of the facade at the south west corner of the building at the 27th & 28th floors the cleaning solution was
Sep 24, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard publicard property affected by contracturs opera-tions in that during the washing to the facade at the south west corner solution spraying out on liberty stree, wetting the st, side walk ac
Sep 24, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations in that during the washing of facade at the south west corner at teh 27 and 28 floors the cleaning solution spraying out
Sep 24, 1993 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupany contrary to that allowed by co#83857 in that the 32nd floor has been converted from legal 1 apt. with 2 habitable rooms.to: illega1 apt. with 4 habitable rooms.
May 27, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by co#83857 in that the 27th floor has been converted from:4 apt units to: illegal 3 apt. units with out obtain a new co for such change. remedy:obtain a new cofo.
May 27, 1993 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: having combined 2 apts. on the 27th fl. south side into 1 apt. to include removal and introductionof partitions throughout this area to include bathrooms and kitchen. remedy:obrain a
May 27, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. having altered the 32nd fl. to show rearraing- ment of kitchen area and also an installation of a fire place unit at south end of floor with duc ct work breeching 33 floor. slab fl. with
May 27, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardousconditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy: file an amend
Sep 10, 1992 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule rcny 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll 10/80 report. remedy: file amended report.
Dec 27, 1991 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Aug 29, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Aug 29, 1991
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection remedy obtain & provide approved pa plans
May 17, 1991 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall the subject building has been determined to be unsafe as desbribed in the professional engineer lregistered architects techinical report periodic inspection of exterio
Feb 26, 1991 · Penalty $720
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 19A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 19A
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $37,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $500,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 33
- Residential units
- 87
- Building area
- 167,448 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,198 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-5
- Community board
- 101
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 64 / 8
- Assessed value
- $20,958,300
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #139720, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 53 Liberty Street
Who owns 53 Liberty Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 Liberty Owners Corp.
Does 53 Liberty Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 Liberty Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 53 Liberty Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 Liberty Street?
It has 87 residential units and 92 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.

