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53 West 8 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00572-0070Map

Owner of record: 53 West 8th Street LLC

53 West 8 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 53 West 8th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 185 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
185
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
93

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
8
About 53% of the building's 15 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 · 185

  • 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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door to the roof

    Apr 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement

    Oct 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar

    Oct 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4rf, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4RF

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4rf, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4RF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4rf, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4RF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. missing at public hall

    Oct 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 15, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 1 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...(hinges) in the entrance located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtire at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 1 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16300270 issued 11-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Oct 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 4RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2rw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2RW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2rw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2RW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2rw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2RW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2rw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2RW

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2rw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2RW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 5, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 20, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 26, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 26, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Sep 9, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Aug 28, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Aug 28, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Sep 8, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Construction fence installed at exposure #1 was inadequately maintained; observing: non-construction related signage, excessive graffiti, projections facing toward the public-facing side of adjacent sidewalk, m

    Apr 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed a temporary construction fence (permit #m00090188) installed at exposure #1. upon reviewing posted permits and researching the equipment through dob now; the equipment's permit was found to be expired.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. at the time of inspection,observed const fence installed on exposure 1,w/ an expired permit issued on 11-5-18 to 11-5-19,#m00090188-i1-fn approx 20' line

    Sep 15, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit. observed at 8am panels,switches,fixtures outlets installed in apts 2fw & 2fe. no application on file for new electrical work. remedy: obtain permit.

    Oct 20, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35107644n issued on 8/9/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to provide unobstructed

    Oct 4, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.@ time of insp noted:@front of prem,a/c on fire escape @ 2nd fl,flower pot on fire escape @ 3rd fl blocked clear egress.@ rear of bldg on 2nd fl observ a panel,fl

    Aug 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov#35064973r issued on 11/27/13,pursuant to 28-204.4& 1rcny 102-01.for failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.at

    Mar 5, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35080824n issued on 11/27/13. for failure to maintain. at rear premises fire escape platform railing is broken and loose at second floor level.rmdy:comp

    Mar 5, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted at rear fire escape obstructed with door frame at 1st floor level, flower pots at 3rd level and debris. rmdy: remove obstruction.

    Nov 27, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances noted at rear premises fire escape platform railing is broken and loose at second floor level. rmdy: repair and/or replace.

    Nov 27, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.note at front facade brownstonewindow sill cracked spalling & missing at various levels.remedy:make all necessary repairs w/adequate protection.

    Dec 30, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,34a,34b,50a,50b. 50a) jacket required on boiler. 50b) manual reset, prestial require pig tails

    May 27, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: an adjustable awning installed at 1 fl comm with wording "raspini shoes". approx size 16'-0" long by 5'-0" adjustable size. location: 1 fl comm. remedy: obtain permits and appro

    Sep 9, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 4RE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 4RE

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 4RE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 4RE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 2RW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 2RW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 3FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 4RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4RE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 2FE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 5FE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2017 · Apt 4RE

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1890
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
9,325 ft²
Lot area
2,348 ft²
Zoning
C4-5
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
572 / 70
Assessed value
$1,284,750
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #131581, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.

Questions about 53 West 8 Street

Who owns 53 West 8 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53 West 8th Street LLC.

Does 53 West 8 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 185 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 West 8 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 53% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 53 West 8 Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 West 8 Street?

It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.

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