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
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 · 15
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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 1, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 26, 2016
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
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 - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.