540 West 53rd Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01081-7503Map
Owner of record: Clinton Housing Development
540 West 53rd Street is a condominium built in 2016 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 103 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is Clinton Housing Development. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 130 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 193
Available now in this building
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 73
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at 3rd window from east at south wall lower sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at 2nd window from east at south lower sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 3rd from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 1st from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 2nd from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 1st from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 3rd from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 2nd from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 1st from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a mirror in self-service elevator arranged so as to enable a person entering, to view inside of elevator number #ip50066
Jul 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 12i, 12th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 12I
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at compactor closet, 12th story
Apr 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at compactor closet, 6th story
Apr 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11i, 11th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt 11I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to boiler room at basement
Jul 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges compactor closet door , 11th story
Feb 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12h, 12th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 12H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12h, 12th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 12H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 12h, 12th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 12H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12h, 12th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 12H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12h, 12th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 12H
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 9j, 9th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 9J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly installed at service entrance door at north
Nov 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 12th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 12a, 12th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 12a, 12th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12h, 12th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 12H
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12h, 12th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 12H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 6 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story original violation 16128591 issued 25-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 9; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective refuse room door at public hall, 6th story
Jul 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 6 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective porcelain wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 12i, 12th story
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 12I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 12i, 12th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 12I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12i, 12th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 12I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12i, 12th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 12I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 25, 2023 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 25, 2023 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 25, 2023 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door (hinges) at south at public hall, 6th story
May 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell, return buzzer & intercom system from building front entrance to the panel in the foyer located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock at building front entrance at east , 1st story
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock at metal gate at building front entrance
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock at building entrance at south , 1st story
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Apr 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
2/l/10 alarm bell is not working in car defective repair, 5/l/10 class 1, car door restrictor is not working repair.
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Vf... hoist machine brake maintenance tag missing provide.. 59-m-7..... maintenance log update missing provide...68-m-7
Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Vf.. hoist machine brake maintenance tag missing provide.. 59-m-7..... maintenance log update missing provide.. 68-m-7 , alarm defective repair..2-l-10..
Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Found hydrotherm model # kn-20 not operable, repair or replace unit .
Jun 20, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection, failed to file certificate of correction for oath summons #39085708y - summons served 05-08-2023 - first hearing date 07-13-2023 - defaulted - no compliance recorded, file a certificate o
Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection, street address number at main residential address at premises not readily visible from public street and no street address numbers at commercial spaces at 1st floor commercial spaces at p
Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection on property entrance metal gate locking system broken / damaged, not in operation. gate has to always open for tenant to entry into building. card or key does not work in order to enter in
May 8, 2023 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
Found phone in car is not working. repair. brake tag in the elevator machine room expired. perorm brake test and provide brake tag in the elevator machine room. fire extinguisher tag in the elevator machine roo
Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Found door restrictor ( door zone lock) on rear side door is not working. cease used. repair and adjust. re-inspection is required. brake tag in the elevator machine room expired. perorm brake test and provide
Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu-51i11. cease use 51i11- broken black rope switch replace.
Jul 12, 2017
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note: @ time of insp of a proposed 13 story new bldg @ 4 story level. observed construction cut offs, construction materials & black garabge bags @ various location &
May 30, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
100y13,70o02,48y13. 100y- repair piston oil leaks. 70o- clean entire pit (oil & debris). 48y- seal oil leak on the pump unit shut off valveoutside the tank.
Feb 26, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
14m07,70y02. 14-provide mirror; 70-remove oil from pit.
Jan 5, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at roof top kitchen exhaust duct & motorized extraction motor. (motorized extraction unit) has missing louvers over impeller area. unit belongs to 1st f
May 11, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a 32a 50 50 hole in boiler room wall
May 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85u5/47l10/83b10 (47l10) pump unit is muting an unworldly noise. (83b10) elevator is making a loud rumbling noise between 4th and 5th floor.
Jul 17, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 8H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 10F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 12A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 8H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 12I
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 12A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 10D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 10E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 12A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 7, 2024 · Apt 9A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 7, 2024 · Apt 9A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 9A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 9A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 9A
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 3H
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 3H
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 3H
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 3H
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 2016
- Floors
- 13
- Residential units
- 103
- Building area
- 137,519 ft²
- Lot area
- 17,171 ft²
- Zoning
- R9
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1081 / 7503
- Assessed value
- $25,499,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #144647, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 540 West 53rd Street
Who owns 540 West 53rd Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clinton Housing Development.
Does 540 West 53rd Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 West 53rd Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 130 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 103 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 540 West 53rd Street built?
City records list 2016 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 West 53rd Street?
It has 103 residential units and 105 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.