253 West 76 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01168-0104Map
Owner of record: D Castro
253 West 76 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is D Castro. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 86
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 193
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 86
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Aug 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 not less than 100 watts of incandescent or equivalent at front areaway
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west east and north walls and ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall ( approx.10.sq.ft. ) in the kitchenette located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dust and dirt from 1st story up th 4th floor at public hall stairs
Dec 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood thread 1st 2nd 5th 6th and 7th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock on door in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose 1st wood stair tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 5, 2018
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 at public hall
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of plywood and concrete mix at basement at public hall
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose banister at top of railing 1st story at public hall stairs
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood stair tread 17th from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood stair tread 2nd from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall
Jun 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2017
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 23, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected and dob is notified to re-inspect to lift cease use order call 212-393-2784
Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Burnham v904a 606000 btu's unregistered boiler
Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: the following conditions apt 5 plaster ceiling in living room an area approx 3' by 3' has fell out exposing wood lathe and loose plaster surrounds;
Jul 27, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 7, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 7, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 7, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 7, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 7, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 7, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 110
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 110
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 110
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 5,035 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,938 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1168 / 104
- Assessed value
- $1,415,250
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District
HPD registration #111418, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 253 West 76 Street
Who owns 253 West 76 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is D Castro.
Does 253 West 76 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.
Is 253 West 76 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 253 West 76 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 253 West 76 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.