401 West 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01062-0029Map
Owner of record: Ninth Avenue Holdings L.p.
401 West 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ninth Avenue Holdings L.p.. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on February 9, 2022. 13 of the 18 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 35
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at south and east at cornice
Feb 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 1, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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
May 1, 2016
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
May 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 4R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 4R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit lower sash bathroom 5 sty north apt 5c. located at apt 5c
May 27, 1987 · Apt 5C
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
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- BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty rear apt 1. located at apt 1
May 27, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r
May 13, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 2 sty east apt 2f. located at apt 2f
May 13, 1987 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty east apt 2f. located at apt 2f
May 13, 1987 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to apt 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2
May 8, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate center room 2 sty west apt 2r. , section '' ''
May 8, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose loose window fames throughout 2 sty west apt 2r. , section '' ''
May 8, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose lock assemble entrance door 2 sty west apt 2r. , section '' ''
May 8, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Observed all fire-rated materials have been removed from all walls and ceilings contrary to teanant protection plan and non-compliant to tpp, (fire safety) portion, states, "firestopping or fire-rated construct
Sep 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed all fire rated material has been removed from all walls and ceilings of unit 4c, effecting adjacent units, (4r, 4f & 5c)., provide/maintain fire stopping
Sep 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code)27-366 bc10 21.1(2014 code)for transient use at apts.#2c & 1b.rem:discontinue ille
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent purposes.dept. of buildings records indicate premises to be legally approved as a class"a" multiple dwelling.now apt#2c & apt#1b used/converted to tran
Mar 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc903.2& 27-954 for transient use at apts.#2c & 1b.rem:discontinue illegal occupan
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc-907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apts. 2c&1b.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.(hazardous)noted:a piece ofornamental cornice approx 16'long x 8'wide is decrepit,spawled and subject to weather conditions.this piece is in danger of falling causing
Oct 27, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 5R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2005 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 12,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1062 / 29
- Assessed value
- $2,494,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #122793, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 401 West 53 Street
Who owns 401 West 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ninth Avenue Holdings L.p..
Does 401 West 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 401 West 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 401 West 53 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 401 West 53 Street?
It has 12 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.