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439 West 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01063-0011Map

Owner of record: West 53rd Street Development Fund Corpor Ation

439 West 53 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2012 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 10 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is West 53rd Street Development Fund Corpor Ation. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2025. 33 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 22, 2025

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 · 47

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction debris at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at east wall. at public hall, 6th story

    Sep 22, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and household supplies at public hall, 7th story

    Sep 22, 2025

    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.

    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 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to public stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 frame

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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.

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to public stairs c at basement

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Mar 25, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at south stair at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at south stair at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 7, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at north stair at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 9, 2022

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1B

    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.

    Mar 10, 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.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature 130 degrees at all plumbing fixture located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 16, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c and 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #918429. remedy: submit acceptab

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    97x17; 97.x.17 restore to service for proper inspection by d.o.b.

    Mar 28, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17 the only elevator in building out of service. upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. restore to service immediately and notify nycdob

    Feb 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. srvice equipment as per bc3001.2 and 27-987. dob records show the only elevator in bldg as active. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of serv

    Jul 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2024 · Apt APT2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
2012
Floors
7
Residential units
10
Building area
12,352 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1063 / 11
Assessed value
$3,114,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #143616, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 439 West 53 Street

Who owns 439 West 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 53rd Street Development Fund Corpor Ation.

Does 439 West 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 439 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 439 West 53 Street built?

City records list 2012 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 439 West 53 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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