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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

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What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 2, 2018

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 14

  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door 27 sty south wing fire staircase.

    Jun 5, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

    37g12,46h12,35o2,57o2,2l11,1i11.

    Mar 4, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37g12,57o2.

    Mar 4, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74m7,44m7,46h12,57o2,15j1.

    Mar 4, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    44m7,35o2,57o2. 44-box cover missing.

    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

    18q,15j,46i

    Aug 29, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46t,49t,34i,18q,15j

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 24, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Oct 27, 2025$37,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 27, 2025$500,000Coops - 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.