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349 West 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01044-0008Map

Owner of record: Gates Overseas NYC, LLC

349 West 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1980 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gates Overseas NYC, LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
28
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 15

  • A

    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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Feb 9, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt base, apartment at west

    Feb 16, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 28

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed egress passageway. noted: @ 1st flr exit stair having stored rolled out bed. rem: remove obstruction.

    May 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order# m4312018pt issued on 5/2/18. previous vio# 35321578l. rem: comply w/ code.

    May 14, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used converted for other than permanent/residential purposes c/o# 83878 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling. now apt#1 2nd flr front & 3rd flr rear, cel

    May 14, 2018 · Penalty $31,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 905.2 & 27-954 for transient use. previous vio# 35329628r, 35321580k, 35298345h, 35298341k. rem:

    May 14, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous vio# 35329631h, 35298347l, 35298343y, 35321582y. rem: discontinue illegal use.

    May 14, 2018 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residential purpose. c/o #83878 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class'a'multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy noted at apt#1 on the 1st

    May 4, 2018 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 9003.2 & ac 27-954 for transient use. previous vio#'s 35329628r;35298345h;35298341k.

    May 4, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1021.1 & 27-366 for transient use. repvious vio#'s 35329629z;35298346j;35298342m.

    May 4, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order #m43/2018 pt issued on 5-2-18. remedy: comply w/code.

    May 4, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previpus vio#35329631h;35298347l;35298343y. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    May 4, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where required per bc905.2;27-954 for transient use and cellar class "a" apt.previous violations#35329341k;3598345h

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling useed/converted for other than permanent residencial purposes.c/o#83878 indicates building to be legally approved as a clss "a" m.d.now apt#2(#2r)and apt#1 cellar & level(seperate apartment)

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $38,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8/failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.previous violation#35298347l:35298343y.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1021.1;bc1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use and cellar apartment class "a".previo

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work wtihtout permit.work noted at cellar level.install water & waste lines to create 3pc bathroom(shower,sink,toilet)kitchen sink to createclass"a"apartment,enclosed open between cellar level and basement leve

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed for c/o#83878 illegal occupancy noted:1l,2flr apartment subdivided to 2 apartments apt#1 subdivided basement and cellar level.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling usd/converted for other than pemanent residential purposes.c/o 83787 indicates building to be legally approved as a class"a" m.d.now apt#2 illegally used/converted to transient.rem:discontinu

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8/failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transientuse.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit,at the time of inspection.observed that class "a" apt on the 2nd & 3rd flrs had been subdivided to form two apartments on each flr complete with a 3pc bathroom in each apt c/o 83878 indicate

    Dec 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpusposes.c/o 83878 indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" m.d.now apts #2r(2fl apt)and #3f/3r (3fl apt)illegally used/conv

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $11,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner,lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc903.2;27-954 for transient use.previous violation #35298341k.rem:discontinue illegal occupan

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code)for transient use.previous violation#35298342

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.previous violation#35298343y.rem:dicontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner;lack of automatic sprinklers where required per bc903.2;27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc1021.1;(2014 code)for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal oc

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple dwelling converted,maintained and occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the c of o or officical records.c/o 83878 inidicates one class "a" apt on 2nd flr and one

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy.noted:at cellar level occupancy of a studio apt. contrary to cofo#838878 of 8/5/83.remedy:discontinue illegal use.

    Mar 2, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.noted: at cellar level, a 3pc bathroom created inside studio apt.w/o first obtaining a permit. remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Mar 2, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1980
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
2,450 ft²
Lot area
1,000 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1044 / 8
Assessed value
$1,199,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122467, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.

Questions about 349 West 53 Street

Who owns 349 West 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gates Overseas NYC, LLC.

Does 349 West 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 349 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 349 West 53 Street built?

City records list 1980 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 349 West 53 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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