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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 27, 2009

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 2

  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

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.