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226 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01326-0037Map

Owner of record: 53rd Group Associates LLC

226 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 17 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 53rd Group Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 282 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
282
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
365

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

Good
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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 282

  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 12 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 12 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16735822 issued 11-mar-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, building front at fire escape, 4th story

    Mar 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Mar 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 1 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Sep 24, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective defective electrical radiator at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding a maximum temperature of 130 degress at all plumbing fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling and south wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective leaking radiator at shut- off valve in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding a maximum temperature of 130 degress at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall around radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling and south wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13944330 issued 26-jan-21 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted to other than permanent residential purposes. department of buildings records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy note

    Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack or required number of means of egress or every floor as per b. c. 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; b. c. 1021.1(2014 code) b. c. 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366

    Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manenr. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where required as per b. c. 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at unit 1c on the 1st floor. remedy: discontinue i

    Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    B. c. 907.2.8. failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at unit 1c on the 1st floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35323173m issued 04/26/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to comply with th

    Sep 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35323173m issued on 4/26/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for c of c, failure to mai

    Jul 25, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35323173m issued on 04-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. apt#4b.

    Jun 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. at 4th fl apt#4b there a cracks in the wall(bathroom,foyer area)& ceiling. the sheetrock is also separating at the joints in multiple areas. remedy: repair &

    Apr 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in cod compliant manner noted at rear of bldgstairway which is 2nd means of egress for bldg is substand railing is loose stairway sways when walked upon and it is lacking proper hangers

    Jun 11, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: service stepsfrom first flr to cellar structurally defective, not anchored properlywood steps too shaky. remedy: make area safe repair and or replace.

    Jun 7, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with fire exit stair fire rating. defects noted: at 1st fl to side yard fire 2nd egress stair/ illegal wood construction fails to comply with fire code rating. remedy: comply with fire rating

    Nov 30, 2005 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor; total obstruction: at cellar level exit passsageway totaly blocked by concrete stairs. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Nov 30, 2005 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: at cellar level 2 commercial stores/partitions erected to create stores with 2 pc bathroom each. remedy: restore to prior legal condition or obtain all permits and approvals.

    Nov 30, 2005 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defects noted: at rear of 1st fl eating and drinking establishment, commercial kitchen exhaustion is terminating at rear of building at first fl level improperly. exhaust is close

    Feb 14, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.at the cellar level at the side passageway at the south west corner of the building, water & sewage is pooling, and not properly draining,creating a health hazard & fire hazard cond

    Feb 7, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: at cellar level at side pass-ageway at south west corner of property watr & sewage is pooling & notproperly draining creating hazardous condition & odor. remedy:maintain

    Oct 21, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: major const in apt 2a ne section of bldg. removal of interior partitions & replace with metal studs & sheetrock. removal of all bathrm & kitchen fixtures. major const at

    Nov 30, 1999 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with a variance /permit issued by the board of standards and appeals under bsa cal. no.604-83-bz. the variance was granted in 1983 purauant to 72-21 of zoning resolution for a term of 10 yrs

    Nov 12, 1999 · Penalty $480

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 2, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 17, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
6
Residential units
17
Building area
16,920 ft²
Lot area
4,017 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1326 / 37
Assessed value
$2,866,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101694, last renewed Jun 25, 2025.

Questions about 226 East 53 Street

Who owns 226 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53rd Group Associates LLC.

Does 226 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 282 housing violations at this property.

Is 226 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 226 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 226 East 53 Street?

It has 17 residential units and 20 units in total.

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