246 East 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01326-0029Map
Owner of record: Hikari Power Z Co., Ltd.
246 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Hikari Power Z Co., Ltd.. HPD has recorded 135 housing violations here, most recently on July 16, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 135
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 89
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 · 135
- ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at east yard
Jul 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories and balconies at building rear at fire escape
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting of at least 100 watts at 1st fire passage way from north at west
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit the fire door at boiler room
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Mar 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder welded shoe of drop ladder at fire escape at building front at fire escape
Jul 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall, east wall and south wall at bulkhead
May 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 3rd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, east wall and south wall at bulkhead
May 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony, rear stack
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west, east and south walls at public hall stairs, 6th story
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west, east and south walls at public hall stairs, 6th story
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west, east and south walls at public hall stairs, 6th story
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction materials at west fire passageway
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 12, 2023 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top of steam riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom connection from building entrance to intercom panel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 13
- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 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 - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
At time of inspection, no certificate of correction filed. failure to certify correction for violation #39147729y issued on 5/12/25, citing excessive amounts of dust and debris in the common hallways and stairc
Oct 7, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with tenant protection plan. at time of inspection i observed excessive amounts of dust and debris in the common hallways and staircases of an occupied building. tpp states " if dust is found
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work performed, (new bx cables, exposed electrical wires, power outlets, and electrical panal boxes) installed without permits throughout buildings., obtain permit; stop all electrical work. make sit
May 9, 2025 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirements.*scaffold workers had no certificate of fitness at the time of inspection.2-licensed rigger designated an unqualified foreman.*there wa
May 14, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Operation of crane,derrick or hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner.*inadequate amount of safety lines.*c-hooks not set properly.*-safety line not anchored to a secure structure.*scaffold worker working outsid
May 14, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Use of rigging equipment w/o a special riggers license.approved plans not available for inspection.(no "cd 5 filing for matrial hoist).
Oct 29, 2006 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 12AOR4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 165B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $15,200,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 22 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 12,915 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,347 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1326 / 29
- Assessed value
- $2,192,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #126535, last renewed Jun 16, 2026.
Questions about 246 East 53 Street
Who owns 246 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hikari Power Z Co., Ltd..
Does 246 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 135 housing violations at this property.
Is 246 East 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 246 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 246 East 53 Street?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.