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437 West 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01063-0012Map

Owner of record: 437 West 53rd LLC

437 West 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 437 West 53rd LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2021. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 8, 2021

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 9% of the building's 11 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

  • 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 at or near mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling of the two-story building extension in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock at door to room leading to fire escape. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out of guides at 1st and 2nd fire escapes from east at north

    Jul 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage bin blocking the exist door from rear yard to adjacent building

    Jul 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 200 watts incandecent requiered. at front areaway

    May 15, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Feb 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Feb 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain drain at roof north.

    Feb 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit fire passageway east yard.

    Feb 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at fire escape window 4th story rear apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Jun 4, 1987 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at 5th story south east apt 5b center room. located at apt 5b

    May 27, 1987 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 3rd story north nest apt 3a kitchen and center room. located at apt 3a

    May 27, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2nd story southwest apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    May 27, 1987 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throught.

    May 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 31, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 31, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 31, 2017

    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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8.failure to provide the required fire alarm system for transient use at apartment #2d on the 2nd fl.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jun 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide the required number of means of egress per every floor as per bc1018.1(2008)bc1021.1.(2014) and 27-366 for transient use at apartment #2d on the 2nd floor.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jun 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.dob records cofo #87457 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling.now apartment #2d on the 2nd fl

    Jun 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler where required per bc903.2 and 27-934 for transient use at apartment #2d on the 2nd floor.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jun 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to provide number of required means of egress for eveyr flr per bc 1018.1 27-366 for transient occupied building. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupanc

    Mar 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling and used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes cofo #874547 indicates residence legally approved multi dwelling class a apts. now at apt 2b illegally converted/occupied tran

    Mar 7, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner failure to provide fire alarm system in transient occupied building.rmdy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Mar 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2- 22954.1 in transient occupied building. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Mar 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35001434j issued on 10/05/13. for work w/o a permit. installed plumbing, electrical & gypsum board at apt. # 4a & 4b. remedy: com

    Nov 8, 2014 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35001434j issued on 10/5/13. for work w/o a permit. installed plumbing,electrical & gypsum board at apt #4a & 4b. remedy: comply

    Sep 9, 2014 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35001434jissued on 10/05/13.for work w/o a permit.installed of plumbing,electrical & gypsum board @ apt #4a & 4b.rem:comply w/the comm's order.

    Jul 9, 2014 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to contained in notice of violation # 35001434j issued on 10/05/13. for work w/o a permit. intallation of plumbing electrical ang gypsum board at apt. # 4a & 4b re

    May 6, 2014 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of cor-rection w/the dob,pursuant ot 28-204.2. noted: respondent failed to file certificate of correction for nov#35001434j.job#121742015,approve

    Mar 2, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35001434j issued on 10.5.13. for work w/o a permit installation of plumbing, electrical and gypsum board at apt #4a & 4b. remedy: comply w/the

    Jan 15, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. observed non electrical,plumbing & gypsum board installation.apartment 4a 7 4b previously underwent full demolition,and is reconstructed 65% in both apartments.at time of inspection,the kitchen

    Oct 5, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or appurtenances defect noted at time of insp brick facade at exp#2 west wall is bulging outward out of plumb defect is observed at rear west wall at 1st story height rem

    Mar 7, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.at south west corner of bldg, is a vertical crack causing minor separation approx. 1/2"wide to 1/4"wide from 1st flr. remedy:maintain exterior bldg wall.

    Oct 5, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain in code-compliant manner. tree in rear yard has fallen against bldg partially obstructing rear fire escape affecting egress. tree removal required so as not to affect structural stability of

    Jul 24, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 5, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 22, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 19, 2003 · Apt 2A

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
11
Building area
8,641 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1063 / 12
Assessed value
$1,972,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103947, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 437 West 53 Street

Who owns 437 West 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 437 West 53rd LLC.

Does 437 West 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 437 West 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 437 West 53 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 437 West 53 Street?

It has 11 residential units and 12 units in total.

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