20 West 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10103BBL 1-01268-7503Map

20 West 53 Street is a condominium built in 2012 in Manhattan, 10103. It has 59 residential units across 48 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on October 29, 2018.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 20
ECB violations: 19
HPD complaints: 6

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Oct 29, 2018

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 2

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.
Oct 29, 2018
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 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
As per incident occured on 8/4/20 observed missing/fallen metal panel on south elevation upper floor level, approx 3'x6" size. remedy:owner to immed. retain a nys licensed prof. to evaluate and perform a hands on inspection of 100% of all metal panel system on facade exposures produce and provide report to dept of buildings facade unit by 8/30/20
Aug 5, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)perform and or tag gov for 5 yr test
Jan 6, 1989
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 19

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob.at time of inspection,the certificate of correction was not filed for ecb#35539025n dated 8/22/20.rem:file a certific
Nov 4, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.noted:at the time of inspection respondent did not comply with previous violation#35458568p issue
Oct 19, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide required safety measures such as shed netting etc.where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per a rcny 103-04.note:at the time of my inspection i obs
Aug 27, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances note : exposure 3 south elevation upper floor level displays as missing metal panel approx 3x6 adjoining panels belowand above appear uneven
Aug 5, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. at time of inspection on a compliant from nypd, observed a section of aluminum cladding approximately 6'x2' has detached from building facade at 45th floo
Aug 4, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
97-b-05=no certificate of compliance for this device.failure to test device
Apr 1, 2019 · Penalty $310
Resolve
Class - 2
97r07. 97r07-illegal use of device 1p47403 passenger elevator being used for construction. must file an application for construction temp.
Jun 25, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
97r07. 97r07-illegal use of device 1p47404 passenger elevator being used for construction. must file application for construction temp.
Jun 25, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
3303.1.2 service lines and conduits;tripping hazards.@ time of insp observed active n.b.under cons.site safety manager reported workers was injured & taken to area hospital.worker had tripped on an electrical c
Jun 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate. note: active job site. workers throughout the bldg. observed three workers using baker scaffold (different flrs, occasions) none of them had supported
Jan 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. noted: flr 14 and up (about 45th flr) scissor stairs, 1st & last step is higher than a landing area (about 2-3") creating a trip
Jan 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Inadequate guard rails. noted: active job site. observed inadequate guard rail system at north and east side on 45-46 flrs zero cable and middle cable loose. in some areas zero cable is off the flr. remedy:
Jan 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Missing toe boards. note: observed missing toeboard at scissor stairs (a and b) flrs 45-46 missing toeboards. active job site. workers throughout the bldg. risk of a material or tool being kick & fall injuring
Jan 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. bc 3301.2;27-1009(a) holes/openings not covered. note: active jobsite. workers throughout the bldg. observed holes about 6" in diameterand opening (some 1' by 2') not covered. around (duct) work and steel
Jan 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted: at 46 sty nb under construction under nb #121181121 has 2 pt suspended scaffold drops & stair tower pipe scaffold not
Nov 18, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. at time of inspection mr c.s. zieeler lic #ny626120400 of 32 joseph ln si ny 10305 was lifting a bundle of pipe w/o any flag per
Oct 31, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures operation of crane/derrick hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner. at time of inspection mr. c.s. zieeler ny lic #626 120400 of 32joseph ln s.i. ny 10305 was lifting a bundle of pipe
Oct 31, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations "full stop work order" - issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises: upon inspection as noted a pc of 4x3" (formwork)
Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve
Class - 1
Site safety manager failed to immediately notify the department of conditions as required noted incident occurred on site & site safety manager failed to notify dob concrete truck backing up on site & discharge
Dec 13, 2012
Resolve

Complaints

Safety
Fire escape
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Signage missing
May 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2016 · Apt 1116
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 2012
Floors: 48
Residential units: 59
Building area: 279,886 ft²
Lot area: 17,572 ft²
Zoning: C5-2.5
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1268 / 7503
Assessed value: $74,885,329
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #144242, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 20 West 53 Street

Who owns 20 West 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 20 West 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 West 53 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 20 West 53 Street built?

City records list 2012 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 West 53 Street?

It has 59 residential units and 62 units in total.

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