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21 West 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01269-0020Map

Owner of record: The Museum Of Modern Art

21 West 53 Street is a public assembly built in 1963 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is The Museum Of Modern Art. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
132
ECB violations
39
HPD complaints
5

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 132

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 12, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019

    Jun 29, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 3, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 28, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 27, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 26, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 26, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 26, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 39

  • Class - 2

    3301.4 unable to produce inspection logs. 3316-01 clearly states a frequent inspection required by asme b 309 must be performed prior to each shift. no one onsite could prove that the required inspection

    Mar 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of crane without certificate of approval /operation. no one on site could provide current certificate of approval/operation. cd 3998 cn54817. remedy: comply with code.

    Mar 20, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Respondent failed to make the proper notification for mobile crane after may 1 2019. mobile crane cn #548/19 cd #3998 arrived and departed from 9 west 53 street but did not notify the dept of its departure.rmd

    Feb 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3301.6.1;design-in response to an incident (#1501161) in which a worker sustained an injury to his left elbow while installing windows from thw 4th floor it was observed that there was no design drawing for the

    Feb 7, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Respondent failed to make the proper notification for mobile cranes after may 1st2018. at time of inspection it was discovered no mobile crane (cn:548/17) was on site. notification wasmade on (10/10/2018) of th

    Jan 24, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Respondent failed to make the proper notification for mobile crane after may 1, 2018 to the department. at time of inspection it was discovered that no mobile crane (cn 51418) was on site.notification was made

    Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take and provide safety measures/sidewalk shed protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04facade technical report file unsafe by pe/pa on 12/20/16 no safety mea

    Dec 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    06l01,100l10,70o02,05l11,34l10,05al10. 06-tighten locks on doors; 10-dn direction show down speed; 70-clean pit; 05-gate sws rollers; 34- repair walls in shaft; 05a-repair gate.

    Feb 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    43b10/51h11/5h11/39r11/.43b10-repair traction sheave-groves sharp.51h11-replace worn hoist ropes.5h11-replace worn saddles on front car door.39r11-remove illegal debris in machine room hoses,wires etc.

    Jul 13, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    79i11/84#11/83o02.cease use. 79i left handrail. 84# step chairs. 83o perform a full clean dow inside entire equipment. cease use until items 79i and 84# are complied with before restore to service call 212-566-

    Sep 20, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    80j10/83o02/84#11.cease use. 80j excessive gap between skirts and steps. 83o perform a full clean down inside entire equipment. 84# step chair. cease use until items 80j and 84 are complied with before restore

    Sep 20, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    12b07/84##-12b-provide proper lighting at points of access and eggress of device-84# provide draft-curtain with proper dilluge type sprinkle heads

    Apr 27, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84m07/84##/12b07-84m-flooor plate on bottom section 01 escalator (right side)-84# provide draft -curtainwith proper dilluge type sprinkler heads-12b-provide proper lighting of points of access and eggress of de

    Apr 27, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84m07/80x10/84##/12b07-84m-floor plate on top section of escalator left side-0x- top demarcation lights-84# provide a draft-curtains with p roper dilluge type sprinkler heads cease use until item 847 is complii

    Apr 27, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    80x10/84##/12b07-box-bottom demarcation lights-84x-provide a draft-curtain with proper type sprinkler heads 12b-provide proper lighting at access and exit of device

    Apr 27, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    80x10/84m07/84##/12b07 box-bottom demarcation lights 84m-provide left side barricade at 42"right as per code 84# provide a draft- curtain with proper type sprinkler heads 12b-provide proper lighting that access

    Apr 27, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    12b07/84###-12b-provide proper lighting at points of access and egress of device-84#-provide draft -curtain with proper dilluge type sprinkler heads

    Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No permit for use and storage of acetylne and oxygen tanks from fire department on 2nd floor on north east corner of building tank was stored in cage without permit.remedy:stop storage and use,obtain permit.

    Mar 7, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No permit for use and storage of aceytlyne and oxygen, tanks, from fire department. at time of inspection on 54th st north east corner 1st floor of educational building, tanks were placed on first floor in two

    Dec 22, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No approved plan.upon inspection at the above property nb enclosed to roof.work in progress at garden area at 54 st concrete wall is being formed at property line approx. 10 feet high and 20 feet long and there

    May 12, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No permit for scaffold erected above 75' at time of inspection had been installed on top of sidewalk shed @ a height of ~ 90'& no permit hadbeen obtained .remedy:stop all work on scaffold make safe obtain perm

    Aug 11, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No design drawing for scaffold at time of inspection scaffold had beeninstalled on top of sidewalk shed @ a height of ~ 90'no drawing was a t site.remedy:obtain a design drawing from architect or engineer.

    Aug 11, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to protect public & property at time of inspection at above address crane work was being done and, no flag person was stopping public under sidewalk bridge during lifting operations, and no tag line use

    Jul 30, 2003 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to carry and demolition operations in a safe and proper manner following inproper conditions exist: 1, stone removal operation was in progress on the 6 fl. outside the wall to 3 fl seback of the buildin

    Mar 28, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguord public and proporty affected by construction operation following unsafe condition exist 1, glass panels lifting operation was inprogress on was inprogress on w 54 st for 16 ft bldg and no p

    Mar 28, 2003 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No toe boards at time of inspection building was erected up to roof and on multiple floor vertical netting was not secured to floors open and defective vertical neeting was not secired to floors 1) at perimeter

    Jan 13, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No permit for pipe scaffold at time of inspection pipe scaffold approx100' h was erected on atrim area and d.o.b. records shows no permit for scaffold was issued remedy : stop all owrk from pipe scaffold obtian

    Jan 13, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No design drawing : at time of inspection pipe scaffold was erected to a height of approx. 100', about 8 stories high, & there was no design drawing avaiable for inspection at the site location of the scaffold

    Jan 13, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Vertical safety netting broken and or damage. upon inspection of building at above address vertical nettingon several floors were found broken damage missing as well as not secured to floor stab. on several flo

    Dec 9, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No permit for pipe scafolling . at time of inspection dob records show that cosntructor failed to obtained a valid permit prior to canstruction from the 2st floor to 8th floor, located at the south side of hois

    Dec 9, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No toe boards.violation noted:at time of inspection the following locations were without toe boards.16a south side 15 fl east side,and at elevator 12 shaft.and 12 floor entire permater also 8 and 9 toe board.

    Nov 12, 2002 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Horizohtal safety netting not provided.at time of inspection,the blds already up to 16 floor with structural steel and conc.deck(walkable flr)@12 flr.however,no horizontal netting was provided,contrary to bldg

    Sep 27, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73r07, 73-r-07 failure to notify department of buildings of the car head rise as per r5-18.7- rule 26.1.1.2

    Sep 9, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73r07,73-r-07 failure to notify departments of building of this car head rise as per rs18.7-1 rule 26 1.1.2

    Sep 9, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit upon inspection at the above property nb was up to 15th floor alt permit # 102354462 expired 7.31.02 remedy : renew permit as per code

    Aug 13, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No design drawing for scaffolds were erected on e side of the building attached to adjacent bldg two pipe scaffolds 66'h and one scaffold erected on the setback of the adjacent property 30'high no design

    Aug 9, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No toe boards at time of inspection all concrete floors from verticle netting was not secure to the floor bottom cable was not provide and no toe boards in some places was only 3" high toeboards additions in

    Aug 9, 2002 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    47h12-57z09-09g12-15h12. 47-change governor cable 57-remove water in pit 9-change worn car door jibs is change worn gibns on inst 2 3 & 5 floor hoist doors.

    Mar 13, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plubing work without permit. violation noted: at time of inspection underground plubing work installed without a master licensed plumber obtaining a necessary permit. remedy: obtain necessary plumbing permit.

    Jan 24, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 9V

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Public assembly (P7)
Year built
1963
Floors
7
Residential units
—
Building area
355,600 ft²
Lot area
55,350 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1269 / 20
Assessed value
$121,528,350
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 21 West 53 Street

Who owns 21 West 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Museum Of Modern Art.

Does 21 West 53 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 21 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 21 West 53 Street built?

City records list 1963 as the year it was built.

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