53 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00386-0010Map
Owner of record: 53 Ave B Realty Corp
53 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 53 Ave B Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 8 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 31
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated door knob at room door & obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electric magnetic lock set at bldg. door form street to lobby , 1st story
Feb 2, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at north, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 17, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 17, 1990
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 9, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 30, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Unqualified workers performing work on a suspended scaffold.noted:@time of my insp 2 workers were (performing) work off of a suspended scaffold w/out exceptable suspended scaffold training cords.worker #1 (luis
Sep 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3314.4.2.1 (unsupervised)use of a suspended scaffold (no special rigger/no designated rigging foreman on site) noted:@time of my insp a suspended scaffold was in use @the site.none of the workers could provi
Sep 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide design drawing for c-hook suspended scaffold @time of insp.noted:@time of insp a c-hook suspended scaffold was installed & in use @the site.no design drawings for this scaffold could br provi
Sep 16, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3314.4.3.1 failure to provide pre-installation insp(report) for suspended scaffold.noted:@time of my insp a suspended scaffold was installed & in use @the site.a pre installation insp(report) could not be pr
Sep 16, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures:ops of crane/derrick/hoisting equipment in an unsafe manor.(suspended scaffold)noted:@time of my insp a c-hook suspended scaffold was in use @the site.the method of tieback for both c
Sep 16, 2015 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property effected by construction operations.noted:@ 1 round st level worker were observed installing a rolled down gate @ store front under permit#120543260.approx 18'-20'lon
Jan 10, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. having installed new store front partitions onground floor at rear off 246 east 4 street. create a store. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to lawful condition.
Sep 17, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work noted: work without a permit. having installed an exhaust system on ground floor in grocery store known as lora grocery store remedy:obtain or remove&discontinue use.
Sep 17, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 24, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mold
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Doors
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mold
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 11,485 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,164 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 386 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,372,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128483, last renewed Oct 7, 2021.
Questions about 53 Avenue B
Who owns 53 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53 Ave B Realty Corp.
Does 53 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 Avenue B rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 53 Avenue B built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 Avenue B?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.