328 West 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01043-0046Map
Owner of record: Hp W53 Housing Development Fund Company, INC.
328 West 53 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 41 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Hp W53 Housing Development Fund Company, INC.. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on August 2, 2022. City tax records listed 41 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 92
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 207
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
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 92
- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing posted sign at public hall and boiler room door
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob at closet at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose water drain stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jan 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at closet in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at metal door at fire passage way at northwest
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the lower sash of the west wall window in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal door frame in the entrance located at apt 3f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Jan 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room door at basement
Dec 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of broken/cracked radiator at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit cabinet door at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet doors at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 3A
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
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall
Dec 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell buzzer intercom system in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall at mechanical ventilation system approx. 2 sq.ft. in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and north wall approx.8 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet at toilet in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin drain pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin at north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 34
- Construction other optional
Emergency work order to install s/w shed protection. immed haz cond 24 defective areas at exp1 & 3, defective areas @ exp4, cracked stone work,dislodged stonework,missing mortar btwn stonwork. owner to immed retain dob reg gc to install fulll length of bldg, prove approx 40ft linear feet of shed at front side
Sep 17, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd haz conditions w/exterior walls of the bldg. 24 defective areas at exp1 & 3, defects at exp4, cracked & dislodged stonework at various locations, missing mortar btwn stone work. immed retain rdp in good standing w/dob&nys to eval entire bldg & submit a corrective action plan by 10/17/26
Sep 17, 2026
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll10/81-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll10/81-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll10/81-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll10/81-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 7, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 1986
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 1986
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 1982
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 30, 1975
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 30, 1975
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 30, 1975
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 30, 1975
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. six story with cellar and occupied multiple dwelling. building is adjacent and partof a 5-story with cellar interconnected. semi attached on the front po
Sep 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35432990p issued on 10/23/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c/of/c on file
Dec 7, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructi0noperations.noted:at time of inspection observed the ceiling in apartment 3c has been compramised,ie cracks and a section has fallen due to c
Oct 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at the time of my inspection of an existing & occupied 6 sty bldg. i observed at apt#4c renovation work in progress upon request for permit for construction work,none was provided.
Apr 5, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.2 fail to maintain safe operations. at the time of my inspection of an existing & occupied 6 sty bldg responding to a complaint from the tenant at the apt#3c saying that construction wokr is being don
Apr 5, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05/50y11/28h12/57o82. 75 perform and file 5 years test. 50 charge packing gland on machine. 28 change car guide shoes. 57 clean pit.
Sep 24, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyong to the installation of rewquired fire protection systems remedy file report
Dec 22, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u 50f 03e 03e car noisy in hatchay not dry rails repair
Aug 1, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v
Mar 28, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 29,422 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,030 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1043 / 46
- Assessed value
- $7,014,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #125272, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 328 West 53 Street
Who owns 328 West 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp W53 Housing Development Fund Company, INC..
Does 328 West 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.
Is 328 West 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 41 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 328 West 53 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 328 West 53 Street?
It has 41 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.