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
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
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 · 35
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 200 watts incandecent requiered. at front areaway
May 15, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide a suitable strainer for the drain drain at roof north.
Feb 22, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit fire passageway east yard.
Feb 22, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.