159 West 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01006-7501Map

159 West 53 Street is a condominium built in 1968 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 209 residential units across 38 floors. The owner of record is Tower 53 Condo. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2017. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 88
ECB violations: 36
HPD complaints: 12

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Aug 12, 2017

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

About 1% of the building's 209 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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 35c, 34th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 35C
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 35c, 34th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 35C
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 35c, 34th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 35C
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the foyer located at apt 35c, 34th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 35C
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed street door to 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Apr 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 88

Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 12, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Sep 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 5, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 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 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 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 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
Oct 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 36

Class - 1
Ac 28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5). failure to secure public safety and make building structure and appurtenances conform to the provision of the administrative code after unsafe notification filed by qspi. as note
Mar 23, 2025
Resolve
Class - 1
28-323.1 failure to maintain parking structure in safe condition.note:on an active parking garage consisting of 3 level(at gl,cellar and subcellar)below 38 fl building,observed spalling concrete from ceiling an
Apr 4, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. noted at parking garage cellar & sub cellar levels, areas of spalled concrete exposing rusted rebar in concrete slabs underside. additionally at sub cellar
Dec 27, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Perform buffer test., mount hoist ropes back on the top of car sheave ( hoist rope came off during buffer test ) *** contact nyc dob by emailing [email protected] ***
Jun 30, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayor's emergency executive order 120 and subsequent orders incorporating requirement of governor's executive order 202.34 and subseque
Aug 6, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg
Mar 30, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
A.c. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation fo a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by july 1,2019 in an office building 10
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required & roof protection.at the time of my inspection of a occupied 38 story building i observed temp construction-guardrails installed around the parapet at the 7th sto
Nov 7, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
3307.6.5.11=failure to notify the department prior to removal of construction equipment note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed at expo 2 when (lask management) or gc that was in place (gilbane ) i
Aug 14, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide parapet sign panel note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in plac without project information panel side walk shed parapet and construction sign not provide comply with code
Aug 14, 2019
Resolve

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Class - 2
Posting of unlawful signs note at time of inspection of a 36 stroy building i observed work in progress and sidwalk shed in place expo 1 under this permit number 121231238 with the following violating condition
Aug 14, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments (ssp) note at time of inspection of a 38 story i observed work in progress at expo 2 at 7th avenue after 75 feet missing i obs
Aug 14, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments plans (sws) note at time of inspection of an alt 2 work in progress 38 story building i observed side walk shed in place with
Aug 14, 2019 · Penalty $620
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to designate and/.or have site safety manager or site safety coordinator present at site as required.at time of my inspection of 38 story building i observed the scope at work to be facade exposure 1 ro
Jun 27, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 37-741 misc violation of condition on as of right privately ownedpublic space. noted: at time of inspection open space seating located on west 53rd st along 6 planters installed metal spikes to prevent pub
Dec 8, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 37-751 misc violation of condition on as of right privately owned public space. noted: at time of inspection no plaque/sign indicating public plaza located at points of entry(7th ave & w 53rd st)
Dec 8, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 37-625 misc violation of condition on as of right privately ownedpublic space. noted: at time of inspection public plaza located along 7th ave privatized by "lindys" restaurant w/o dcp certification. plaza
Dec 8, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy- file an amended report following remed
Apr 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Cuase use cu66m07,66o02,66m07-provide treadle safety pan & switch in pit rule 5.7.2 of ansi a90.1 1997 safety standards for manlift cease use call d.o.b. (212) 566-5542 for re-inspection
Apr 11, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Installed equipement does not match approved plans drawings work contrary to dob approved plans and applications
Nov 26, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Sec 27-1057. operation of hoisting equipment in a unsafe manner. directing the removal of hoisting equipment w/o permission from dob.
Jun 25, 2007
Resolve
Hazardous
Work contrary to approved dob plans & application. use of rigging equipment w/o a special riggers license.
Jun 25, 2007
Resolve
Hazardous
Operation of hoisting equipment in a unsafe manner.directing the removal of hoisting equipment w/o permission from d.o.b
Jun 25, 2007 · Penalty $4,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Work contrary to approved d.o.b plans and application. use of rigging equipment w/o a special rigger license.
Jun 25, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
84m7/84x10/84b10/84k10:(84)hardware missing from left splice provide (84)warning lights inoperative at both top & bottom landings(84)both top & bottom access doors not closing fully,repair both door so that
Oct 30, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
66o02/*x09/84m07/#b07. (66) pit is dirty; clear (*) reset button controller is no longer being used; remove (84) stop treadle missing at bottom landing; provide (#) operating instruction on belt no longer readi
Nov 25, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
84x10/ 84m07/ 84h07/ 84x top manual reset inoperative 84m missing lower landing reset 84h non slip tread on steps worn
Feb 20, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73 o 02 27 h 11 27-h-11 repair left side bottom limit switch.
Aug 28, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work wihotu permit. at time of inspection lubming was done in basement & incomplete.dept. of bldgs records show no permit was issued for said work.remedy.obtain permit for said work, from d.o.b. as per code reg
Mar 28, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u50h 50h; replace main motor brushes that are worn
Aug 11, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u50h 50 h, replace worn main motor brushes.
Aug 11, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
43y57y57o
Aug 11, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u73x 73x restore device to service for a complete inspection.
Aug 11, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u5.
Aug 11, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u
Aug 11, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u
Aug 11, 1997
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 35C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 35C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2020 · Apt 35C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 35C
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 35C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2017 · Apt 35C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 29, 2017 · Apt 35C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 35C
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 29A
Close

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Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 1, 2008 · Apt 35C
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 35C
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 1968
Floors: 38
Residential units: 209
Building area: 319,734 ft²
Lot area: 21,300 ft²
Zoning: C6-6
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1006 / 7501
Assessed value: $69,289,942
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #138871, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 159 West 53 Street

Who owns 159 West 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tower 53 Condo.

Does 159 West 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 West 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 1% of its 209 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 West 53 Street built?

City records list 1968 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 West 53 Street?

It has 209 residential units and 220 units in total.

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