53 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00823-0009Map
Owner of record: 53-55 West 21st Owner LLC
53 West 21 Street is a store building built in 1902 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 2 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 53-55 West 21st Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2009. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 57
- ECB violations
- 49
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 2
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 57
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 4, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 26, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14560 cease use
Jul 11, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14560
Jun 1, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14560
Jul 15, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16596
May 7, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 7, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 7, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 7, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 7, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 12, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 49
- Class - 1
Atoi in cellar meter rm observerd structural work without a permit. approx 30 aqua jacks supporting exterior sidewalk. 2 newly installed beams for support but not installed to structural wall. no permit on file
Nov 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at staircases a&b fire stopping none/missing in various locations. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Dec 7, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Mic. bc1008.1 failure to provide exit doors readily distinguishable from pa space. noted: frony / primary exit doors concealed by two curtains located @ store front & main entrance. remedy: remove curtains fort
Apr 11, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # 103709685 noted: rear part of cellar occupied as large, active office contrary to c of o which indicates eating, drinking & catering establis
Apr 11, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Mic. bc 1003.8 failure to provide required a ceiling height for means of egress. noted: means of egress @ rear from 1st fl eating drink establishment having @ stairs to the cellar corridor ceiling height 5'-10"
Apr 11, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Place of assembly contrary to approved const. documents. noted: place of assembly " bounce sporting club" # 104298038. having doors @ store front instead of windows / west & east side of entrance. remedy: confo
Apr 11, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 - entire dev inoperative repair and call dob elev.; 97x-10 unit for reinspection.
Jan 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to c/o #103709685t029. noted: premises on 1st flr &cellar d/b/a "bounce" occupied as a pa for 295 persons w/o the required # of certified fireguards posted at each exit as noted on c/o
Sep 7, 2013 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 - entire device inoperative repair and call dob for reinspection
Jul 31, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:@time of inspection water damage evident to walls,ceilings & skylight @rear stairwell of bldg.vertical crack is evident at bulkhead stairwell wall.rem:re
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work w/o permit noted: the following condition 6th floor has newly installed partitions that divide into office: no fire stopping at pipe penetration: new toilet new sink construction materials stored at variou
May 29, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 return to service
Dec 2, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
41-l-11/41-l-11/100-d-10/41-l-11-replace motor room door & sign on door bsmt.41-l-11-replaced access door top both self closing,self losing & signs 100-d-10-repair access door locked.
Mar 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 27-misc insufficient water supply to standpipe bc 905 & nfpa 14 chapter 9.1-9.4 upon inspection witnessed no water being supplied to fire pump all water valves are turned off to entire system & stand pipe
Apr 15, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 27-misc insufficient source of water supply for sprinkler system bc 903.3.5 & nfpa 13 chapter 15 upon inspection witnessed in cellar no water being supply to sprinkler system. remedy; provide sufficient
Apr 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: 1) front staircase (west) demolished and erecting new steel staircase (appl #12020370611 process) 2) erected steel frame enclosed at entrance (exp 1) attached to bldg. remedy: stop
Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy tco#103709685t013 which indicated cellar should occupy as a eating & driking and cooking establishment illegal occupancy noted cellar now occ as of
Oct 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:at cellar level (center) ceiling sagging & having 2 horizontal cracks.1-staircase "b" cellar level defective ( broken) steps ceiling cracks & coll
Oct 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allwd by tco#103709685t013 which indicate that 1 flr shld occupy as an etng & dnkg establishment & catering illegal occ noted 1 fl occ as an cabaret rmdy:ddscntnue ill occup /amnd co
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/change bldg occupied without valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1(28-118.3.2noted tco#103709685t013 expired on 05/20/09 remedy obtain valid ertificate of occupancy /discontinue illegal occupancy,
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed unobstructed exit passageway noted:at cellar level exit passageway obstructed by beer kegs and poles.remedy remove obstruction.
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner defects noted 1)at cellar level(center)ceiling sagging and having 2 horizontal cracks 2)staircase b' cellar level defective (broken)steps ceiling cracks and
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 3
08v10.37o02.100e10.56y13.08v 1st fl not leveled 37o remove debris fromoverhead 100e cab vibrating & making noise 56y machine oil leak
Dec 30, 2008 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
97x10 97x return to service so a full complete inspection can be perform by this dept
Dec 30, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
32h10.39i11. 39i11 top grating missing
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10.97x10 return to service
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a public assembly w/o a current pa permit noted:pa permit#104298038 expires 1/23/07 no current permit.remedy:obtain/renew public assembly permit.
Jul 29, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Place of assembly exit sign does not meet bldg code standards noted:atstairway on west side of premises down 1 landing a paper exit sign is taped to wall not meeting dob standards,not illuminated.remedy:repair
Jul 29, 2007 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assemble w/o a current permit. p.a. permit 104298038 exp 1/23/07.remedy:obtain /renew p.a. permit.
Mar 18, 2007 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Hazardous
Operation of place of assembly w/o a current permit. at time of inspection premises has approved p.a. plans at site no p.a. permit t.c.o # 103709685t008 for 400 persons. approx 400 patrons at time of inspection
Dec 2, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passage required width decreased by obstruction.rear exit passagehave storage of beer boxes filled w/ empty bottles.empty bottles,empty beer kegs, janitorial equipment i.e. brooms,mops,etc
Dec 2, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34o02-62o02-37z11-37i11. 34-o-02 clean overlead 62-0-02 clean pit 37-z-11 repair water leak motor room behind controller 37-i-11 repair motor room ceiling hole.
Jan 17, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37p17/ 34p17/ ( 37 - p - 17) provide access ( 34 - p 17 ) provide access
Dec 6, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
9a/ 20a/ 20b/ 27a/ 27b/ 48a/ 18b/ pipe safety or relif value down bolier jackets missing no pigtails on controlls
Oct 31, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x11-75u05-46h13-45i11 73x11-make all necessary repairs to restore service to safe operation call 212-312-8740 for reinspection.45i11-slack cable must be manual reset type,not auto reset
Sep 7, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
46t,47i,. (46) reshackle properly date & tag for same. (47 cease use of elevator # 14560 until governor cable is replaced to restore to service call 312-8736
Feb 28, 1996 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. alt the public hall stair 3rd floor through 4th floor hand rail and steps installed co % of balustrading is missing. remedy:repair steps to stabilize and replace all balustrades.
Mar 17, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. (alt. #633/89) temporary c of o expired 1/27/93 (cellar & 1st floor). remedy: obtain a valid c of o or discontinue illegal use
Apr 30, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Alte3red building occupying without a validc of o under alteration 633/89 remedy obtain a vlaid c of o as per alt 633/89
Mar 12, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,74#. 15 terminal landings. 74 provide a designated operator.
Feb 9, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17i.
Sep 22, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74m;35p; 74.replace missing portion of car top. 35.provide access to motor room and overhead sheave room.
Oct 31, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted interior partitions creating an office space new air conditioning equipment new suspended ceiling location 2 sty entire. remedy obtain a permit and approvals from this dept
Oct 11, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted interior partitions dropped ceiling suspended air conditioning unit location second floor entire dba. remedy obtain a permit and approvals from this dept
Jun 26, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted interior partition suspended ceiling location third floor front dba running heads in. remedy obtain a permit and approvals from this dept
Jun 26, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior noted fire rated ceiling metal is broken missing and defective causing a hazardous condition. location 3 sty north rear. remedy make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of dep
Jun 26, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior noted fire rated metal ceiling is broken missing and defective location 3 sty north remedy make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept
Jun 26, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted installed partitions on the 4th story. remedy:; obtain a permit, if feasible or restore to legal condition.
Oct 26, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit work noted partitions erected on the 3rd and 6th sty. creative a kitchen and bathroom. remedy: obtain a permit if easible.
Oct 26, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1902
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 32,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,550 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4A
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 823 / 9
- Assessed value
- $3,269,250
- Landmark / historic district
- Ladies' Mile Historic District
Questions about 53 West 21 Street
Who owns 53 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53-55 West 21st Owner LLC.
Does 53 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 West 21 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 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1902 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 West 21 Street?
It has 2 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.