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53 West 71 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01124-0010Map

Owner of record: Cake Brownstones Corporation

53 West 71 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Cake Brownstones Corporation. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 15 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 27

  • 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 24, 2025

    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 3, 2024

    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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    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.

    Nov 16, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of clothes rack 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of wood vacuum cleaner and bags of clothes at scuttle closet 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system at locked door to cellar.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing basement sty public hall.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors at or near wall of public hall all stys.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.07 adm code maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler tes t for the current year.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at front cellar.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at front cellar.

    Feb 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Feb 10, 1987

    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

    Feb 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of clothes rack 4th sty public hall.

    Jun 19, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination scuttle recess 4 sty public hall.

    Jun 19, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of picture from water bottle 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 19, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    Ftm. unstable masonry walls at rear extension of adjacent property 55 west 71st street have rendered 3rd floor terrace and rear yard of 53 west 71st street unsafe to occupy due to falling debris hazard.

    Aug 14, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 18, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 18, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district. noted: apt on 1 floor occupied asa transient use in r8b general residence district. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Jul 12, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system. noted: 1 floor occupied as a transient use w/o providing fire alarm. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 12, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by buildings dept of buildings. illegal occupancy noted 1 floor apt converted from class'a' apt into transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress from every floor per bc 1018.1;27-366 noted: 1 floor apt occupied as a transient use w/o providing require

    Jul 12, 2012 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: lack if a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2;27-954 noted:1 fl occupied as a transient use w/o providing sprinkler system where

    Jul 12, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted internal staircase sagging and out of plac. 2 at cellar level missing fire stopping for boiler rom as per 712.3, 27-345 missing fire noted (maseni

    Feb 16, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted 1 erect (shoring) wodden 4 floors. 2 electrical wiring for emergency lighting work 100% complete. remedy obtain permit stop all work

    Feb 16, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C5)
Year built
1886
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,827 ft²
Lot area
1,839 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1124 / 10
Assessed value
$1,976,850
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #127501, last renewed Dec 26, 2011.

Questions about 53 West 71 Street

Who owns 53 West 71 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cake Brownstones Corporation.

Does 53 West 71 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 West 71 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 53 West 71 Street built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 West 71 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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