53 West 89 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01203-0012Map
Owner of record: Ababa-W89, LLC
53 West 89 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1893 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ababa-W89, LLC. HPD has recorded 161 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 161
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 240
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 161
- 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.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2025
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dust and construction debris on all floors and hand rails at all stories at public hall
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak thtroughout ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve at basement
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return intercom system from building front to in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Refit unpper and lower window sash at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 building entrance and outside door of the boiler room at cellar
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material under stair soffit at building front , 1st story
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing from wall at public hall
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing from wall at public hall
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 4th story
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 4th story
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors, stairs and public halls at all stories
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall
Jun 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 18, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39501796n issued on 05/31/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39501798r issued on 05/31/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35541447x issued on 06/25/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01, comply wi
May 28, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35559230k issued on 5/26/2021, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certi
May 15, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts- failure to comply with commissioner's orders containedin ecb# 35541447x issued on 06/25/2021 and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and rcny102-01, comply with commi
Feb 23, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts- failure to comply with commissioner's orders contained in ecb# 35541447x issued on 06/25/2021 and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and rcny102-01, comply with comm
Dec 18, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Supported scaffolding erected at exposure # 1, expired permit, missing safety items on supported scaffolding, missing netting, missing toebaords, stop all use and work on supported scaffoldingat exposure # 1, s
May 31, 2022
Active - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed erected at exposure # 1, upon review of departmental records, which revealed permit has expired.renew permit for temporary construction equipment sidewalk shed
May 31, 2022
Active - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed erected for 53 west 89th. pedestrain protection not per code for 51 west 89th street, catchalls are not adequate public and property protection. extend sidewalk shed as per code at exposure # 4. p
May 31, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Ec 250.4 none current carrying electrical conductive material is not grounded.no ground connections to sidewalk shed not properly terminted.sidewalk shed is metal and could be energized. remedy:comply with code
Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,600
Active
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- Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus applicance materials or wiring in use.lighting raceway in sidewalk shed not properly supported and sealtight to sidewalk shed in excess.remedy
Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to file a required tenant protection plan.note at time of inspection observed work has been under the aforementioned job number.thisbuilding is currently occupied by tenant in apt 2b.delivery this work
Jun 30, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to properly connection conductors to termilas feed to sidewalk shed under stairs not properly terminated.remedy:provide proper connections.
Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to file a required tenant protection plan.note at time of inspection observed work had begun under the aforementioned job number work consists of a new masonry step and stairs.this building is currently
Jun 30, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form application etc.containing a material false statement.owner checked no to occupancy questions on paul i section 26 building dwelling units are occupied at time of inspection observed un
Jun 25, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to mainain adequate housekeeping.note:at time of inspection observed excessive household items and construction debris located at front entrance and rear yard (e.g. plywood,scaffolding equipment etc)cre
Jun 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Expired permit on temporary construction equipment onsite.at time of inspection observed a construction site with a sidewalk shed in place at exp1.during inspection after search on bis noted that work permit#m0
May 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted:the fire protection missing from 14 3"x12" wood beams area of approx 140 and 8 section of ceiling 8'x9' east section and 140 sq ft rear of ceiling.creating a hazardous condition
Sep 19, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2017 · Apt ALL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 2, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 2, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 2, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt EXPOS1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 1, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Signage
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 24, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 24, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Windows
May 23, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Floor
May 23, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 22, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1893
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 7,135 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,114 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1203 / 12
- Assessed value
- $2,025,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #133950, last renewed Aug 27, 2024.
Questions about 53 West 89 Street
Who owns 53 West 89 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ababa-W89, LLC.
Does 53 West 89 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 161 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 West 89 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 89 Street built?
City records list 1893 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 West 89 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.