242 West 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01024-0052Map
Owner of record: Roseland Development Associates LLC
242 West 53 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2015 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 426 residential units across 62 floors. The owner of record is Roseland Development Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on March 31, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 54
- ECB violations
- 64
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 6
- 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.
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2020
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
Sep 10, 2020
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
Sep 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 54
- Elevator elevatorrequired
Cese use
Apr 29, 2023
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 23, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 10, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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
Apr 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 29, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26111
Mar 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 10, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26111
Dec 13, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26111
Sep 23, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 64
- Class - 1
V/f car cease use class 1 ,car door restrictor is not working tampered with or disabled .
Aug 15, 2022 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Return to service
May 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.1.3 failure to comply with manufacturers specifictions. note: at time of my inspection i observed two workers using a articulated room lift to perform there job. the worker thomas healy was not
Mar 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Guardrails inadequate. at time of inspection, i observed several areas where cable guardrail system was not taut, with a give of more than 2" areas where netting missing or loose, at setback outdoor stair area
Apr 12, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Signage-sidewalk shed. at time of inspection observed required sidewalk shed signage not affixed to sidewalk shed. parapet as required. rem: provide sidewalk shed sign as required.
Apr 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3303.4.6 material storage. at setback observed bundled material with loose material on top stored less than 2'-0" from leading edge creating a condition where material could blow off striking persons or prop
Apr 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3301.2 penetrations/holes. at time of inspection observed hole more than 2" and penetrations of approx 1'-6" x 4" uncovered at floors 58 through 52 in various locations. these holes/penetration create a condi
Apr 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping. at time of inspection,i observed debris consisting of nails,bolts,screws,concrete residue on several levels of the exterior eyebrows/leading edfe. loose material on edge is potentially hazardous
Feb 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard persons & property. in response to an incident at a 62 sty nb currently topped off,a facade/window worker was chipping at the exterior of the 54 level when the chisel in the chip gun dislod
Feb 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard (ppe) at time of inspection of a 62 story nb currently topped off, i observed workers on a scissor lift on the 60th flrconducting facade installations not tied off. a worker on the 45th lev
Jan 22, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Bc3301.1.2:at time of inspection, i observed a worker welding/tacking a piece of steel,however i did not see a fireguard or a screen present.this creates a potential fire hazard for personnel and structure.rem:
Jan 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to institute and maintain safety equipment measures and temporary construction.note:at the time of my inspection of a 62 story building at 50th flr level,construction work in progress.i observed 2 worke
May 10, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to perform hydrostatic test-standpipe.note:at the time of inspection of a 62 story building at 50 flr level,approximately 200 ft above last hydrostatic on 32nd.flr,construction work in progress.upon reques
May 10, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute & maintain safety equipment measures & temporary construction. note: at the time of my inspection of a 62 sty bldg at 35th fl level,construction work in progress. i observed window installa
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation. note: at the time of my inspection of a 62 sty bldg at 35 fl level construction work in progress. responding to complaint #1445982
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.1.3 manufacturer specificcations. note: at the time of my inspection of a 62 sty bldg at 35th fl level,construction work in progress. i observed a (sala) concrete embedded system installed & being use
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents & or approved amendments. note: at the time of my inspection of a 62 sty bldg at 35th fl level,construction work in progress. i observed a spyder crane
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.noted:at the time of my inspection of a 62 story building at 35th floor level,construction work in progress.i observed formwor
Mar 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to perform hydrostatic test-standpipe. note: at the time of my inspection of a 62 sty bldg at 35th fl level,construction work in progress review of dept records reveal that hydrostatic test for standpipe
Mar 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.4.7 work or storage zones. note: at the time of my inspection of a 62 sty bldg at 35th fl level,construction work in progress. i observed storage area adjacent to temporary walkway on interior of bldg
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping. note: at the time of my inspection of a 62 sty bldg at 35th fl level,construction work in progress. i observed debris of combustible material & snow on working floor. on 31st,32nd & 30th fl. debri
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safe guard all persons and property affected by construction operations while in use the tower crane on e 53 st hit the concrete placing boom.at time of accident the concrete boom was on the 27th flr
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3301.2/failure to safeguard public and property due to construction operations.re-bar caps have not been provided at all for re-bars on the working deck.rem:provide re-bar caps for all re-bars as per code.
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3301.2/failure to safe guard public and property affected by construction operations.various debris including pieces of concrete and a turnbuckle were observed at edge of flr slab outside of vertical nettings
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute safety equipment or temporary construction.no hand rails.no hand railing(temp)has been provided for concrete stairs from the 22 flr to 24th flr.rem:provide hand rails for all stairwells/sta
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3301.2/failure to safe guard public and property due to constructionoperation temporary platforms in elevators shafts do not complete cover entire opening.as per design drawing.openings approx 1' x 2' were ob
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.noted:while lifting a load of rebar with crane,load hit window on the 6th floor of adjacent propery(bway)causing damage to window
Sep 19, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures operation of crone in unsafe manner. tower crone cn#571/15 cd# 4813-hmo carl r mcbatney lic#9892 class a exp 2/28/19 while hoisting a load of steel bars struck & sheltered glass on 6t
Sep 16, 2016 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard. at time of inspection worker were handling rebarstanding on rows of rebar separated within each rebar. 6'to 7'high/potential to falling and tripping at these heights. also as rebar was be
Jun 23, 2016 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all person by construction operations-safe work zone. at time of inspection active site.forming and rebar operations, and some excavation on east end of site.i observed an excavator on eas
Jun 23, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.5 watch person & flagperson: not provided. note: observed active jobsite,excavation,formwork,underpinning in progress w/the site excavator working removing soil to street level w/i 8-10ft of workers
May 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.4.3 vehicular traffic: barricades. note: observed active jobsite excavation in progress. exp#1 has heavy amount of activity truck being loaded unloeded,moving out of site. there is a pedestrian walkwa
May 4, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.2 safety measures & standards. note: observed active jobsite,excavation forming,stripping in progress. along main egress path observed multiple rebar not capped as per code. workers in other area expo
May 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3304.7 access: not maintained. note: observed active excavation site up x 35ft below grade. double in/egress ladder is(means)in/egree. the path from ladder into jobsite is not clear wet slippery w/rebar
May 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approve plans and/or approved amendments.con crete trucks were parked inside the jobsite during concrete operation which does not conform to approved site safety plans. rmdy:conform to
Jan 27, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionconcrete truck slid down the ramp into the lower level of the excavation while delivering concrete at the jobsite.this resulted in injury to
Jan 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide a full set of approved dob soe plans at site at time of inspection.site still in excavation stage.note:a fulll set of mtasoe plans were at site.rem:provide full set of approved dob soe plans
Oct 31, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dob within 24 to 48 hours of the start of excavation.at the time of inspection the job site was excavated as part of the on going construction work and the dob was not notified of the star
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
28-317.3 failure to register cooling tower. rmdy:comply w/code
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.9 weatherproofing.at time of inspection noted that the foundation exposed at exposures #2 and #4 were not weather proofed as per coderequiremetns.potential for the elements of weather to find its way to
Jun 1, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3309.9 weather proofing. at time of inspection noted that exposure 3 and 4 rear of adjoining proepryt 1 stoyr cinder block structure was not weather proofed also exposed foundation at exp#4 has not been weat
Jun 1, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments.noted:@time of insp the following was observed:@demo site under#122111222 has placed steel plating over sidewalk w/temp walkway into street,
May 28, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.@ time of inspection noted that a sidewalk shed was erected on site w/o a permit @ exp/#1 of jobsite full swo issued for entire job site.rem:comply with code obtain permit.
Jan 29, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.@ time of insp.noted that a sidewalk shed was erected on site w/o a permit.@ exp.#1 of jobsite.for swo issued entire site.rem:comply with code obtain permit.
Jan 29, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 706.1 failure to provide fire barrier. noted: no fire barrier provided between cellar area - coat check, restrooms & 1st flr pa "roseland ballroom" - cabaret and public dance hall - use group 12. remedy
Sep 17, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail maintain bldg compliant manner:lack emergency power or storge battery connection to exit signs.noted:1st fl-pl of assembly"roseland ballroom"#110461376 for 3875 persons @w 53 st side to 6 exit signs out of
Sep 17, 2012 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Lace of assembly contrary to approved construction documents #110461376.noted:1st fl "roseland ballroom" place of assembly having @w 53 st approx 32" railing&curtain,bench along w52 st wall,not indicated on pa
Sep 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 1003.2. failure to provide minimum ceiling height for means ofegress. noted: place of assembly "roseland ballroom" having on 2nd flrfire exit d corridor ceiling height approx 6'6" on approx distance 15'
Sep 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: pa for 3875 persons "roseland ballroom" having on first flr w 53 st side installed approx 32" in height railing at fire exit doors leading into w 53 st.
Sep 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: at cellar level mechanical/ac room and maintenance room missing fire stopping @ pipe penetrations. remedy:provide
Sep 17, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window pane
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 19A
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 5, 2024 · Apt 29A
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 14C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 29B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 11, 2019 · Apt 57J
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D8)
- Year built
- 2015
- Floors
- 62
- Residential units
- 426
- Building area
- 542,276 ft²
- Lot area
- 29,125 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-5
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1024 / 52
- Assessed value
- $80,249,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #144607, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.
Questions about 242 West 53 Street
Who owns 242 West 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roseland Development Associates LLC.
Does 242 West 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 West 53 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 242 West 53 Street built?
City records list 2015 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 West 53 Street?
It has 426 residential units and 428 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.