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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 36
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door.
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door.
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 8th tread from bottom of 4th sty. north stack at fire escape
Apr 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.