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53 East Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00509-0026Map

Owner of record: 55 Houston Realty LLC

53 East Houston Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 28 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 55 Houston Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on October 3, 2026. 7 of the 36 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
86

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Oct 3, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 21% of the building's 28 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at 1st window from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at 2nd window from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door.

    Jul 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door.

    Jul 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5th sty balcony,front stack at fire escape

    Apr 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor broken in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor broken in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor broken in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 8th tread from bottom of 4th sty. north stack at fire escape

    Apr 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood structure erected at southwest courner on yard.

    Jul 12, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door bell 3rd sty east apt 3c at entrance door. located at apt 3c

    Jul 12, 1996 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 30

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 23, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 29, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Apr 25, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 25, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 28, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 26, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 23, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 5, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 12, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p4970

    Sep 24, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 9, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 9, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 4, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 26, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 26, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 26, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 26, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 6, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-file for new cab 52-properly wire light in cab 53-provide light in motor room 54-remove illegal carpet from cab walles 55-provide date & tag 5yr safety test

    Feb 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) file for new cab (52) properly wire light in cab (53) provide light in motor room (54) remove illegal carpet from cab walls (55) provide date and tag for 5yr safety test

    Feb 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed sidewalk shed vertical members throughout the shed not maintained plumb within the l/100 tolerance, contrary to bc 3307.6.4.4. installation of supported scaffolding had commenced

    Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed sidewalk shed in place with vertical members throughout the shed not maintained plumb within the l/100 tolerance, contrary to bc 3307.6.4.4(2), creating a potential instability a

    Sep 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35375609z issued on 3/12/19 and to file a certficate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c/of/c/on file.comply w

    Apr 13, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work after hours without variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5.as noted at time of inspection at 12:15 am observed workers from daven electric in cellar in process of ungrading electrical service.daven elctri

    Mar 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. entire ground floor is occupied w/expired c of o in that c of o 3110240105 expired on 4-16-12. remedy: obtained valid c of o &/or discontinue illegal use.

    Nov 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: new sheet rock fire rated ceiling throughout 1st fl corner store also new sheet rock partition & electrical work at corner store. stop all work. except for any immediate work to

    Mar 13, 2012 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit - work noted: installed commercial kitchen exhaust duct from 1st fl (ground fl) to roof w/hook duct at the roof. (5 story building) duct is install at exterior of facade. remedy: obtain permit

    Dec 7, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o. tco 110240105t001 expired 9/16/10. remedy: obtain valid c of o and/or discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 7, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to extended exhaust to proper height rs 13-1-2-3.4.3 noted: ateast,north of bldg, 1st flr deli store commerical kitchen exhaust ventilation system terminated at front facade to public sidewalk under the

    Feb 17, 2006 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having installed a advertising sign without a permit. remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Oct 6, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Having installed a prohibited advertising sign in a c6-3 zone. remedy: remove illegal signage.

    Oct 6, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having signage with a surface area greater than 5 times the street frontage of the zoning lot. (or more than 500 sq. ft) remedy: remove illegal signage.

    Oct 6, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having a sign extending higher than 40 ft. above the curb level. remedy : remove ilelgal signage

    Oct 6, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit noted in apt 3f & 5c coplete got renouation resitoreted in progrest with demoltion installation of new wood 2x4 partitons and new drywall throughout cieling and walls new plumbing fixtures n

    Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b-bq9-4a-36. bq9 - lochinuar hot water boiler model number cwn0475 must be legalized. 4 - needs low water cutoff.

    Jan 7, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 11, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 11, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D9)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
28
Building area
25,480 ft²
Lot area
5,087 ft²
Zoning
C6-3
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
509 / 26
Assessed value
$3,708,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104093, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 53 East Houston Street

Who owns 53 East Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 Houston Realty LLC.

Does 53 East Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 East Houston Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 21% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 53 East Houston Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 East Houston Street?

It has 28 residential units and 32 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.