225 East 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01327-0011Map
Owner of record: Manhattan Midtown LLC
225 East 53 Street is a care facility built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is Manhattan Midtown LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 32
- HPD complaints
- 34
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 11
- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 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 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.
Feb 15, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Oct 25, 2016
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 305, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 12, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed water main break under sidewalk which has lead to a hole approx 10"x10" on sidewalk side of wall at exposure #1. repair or replace water supply line to building.
Nov 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 32
- Class - 1
Class 1 rts - agg 1: device found out of service, creating an immediately unsafe condition contrary to bc 3001.2 and 1 rcny 11-02. dob records show the device was previously cited with an rts violation, establi
Aug 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 rts: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition
Aug 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: in-car emergency lighting inoperative, repair.
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed hole penetrations throughout 1st floor and basement level.b potential fi
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, violating condition repaired no certificate of correction on file for
Nov 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, no certificate of correction on file for violations #39111097k issued
Nov 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed the use of the rooftop exhaust fan disconnect as a raceway, this is not permitted as the removal of the disconnect switch for any purpose, interrupts the circuit(s) passing thru. junction boxes and a
Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. observed excessive storage in mechanical room, adjacent to boiler room. located at basement level. potential fire hazard., maintain storage in compliance wi
Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed from the roof to the kitchen the installation of conduits, junction boxes, switch devices, and branch wiring to control the exhaust fan. no permit in dob records covers this work. photos taken., obta
Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2 items: brake maintenance tag expired.in-car emergency lightinginoperative.
Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Class 2 items: brake maintenance tag expired. in-car emergency lighting inoperative.
Feb 19, 2025 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny
Oct 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39111097k issued on 04/08/2024 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain b
Jul 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed excessive cracking that resulted in a large hole, leading from basement egress to emergency exit stairway, located at exposure 1, basement egress. tripping hazards in case of an emergency., repair and/
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violations # 39075718z issued on 12/15/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, comply with commissio
Dec 19, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed in the boiler room in the cellar a defective boiler. the boiler was extremely rusted and also corroded. no heat was being supplied to the entire building. as per pc 102.3 maintenance. installations, bo
Dec 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed on the rooftop parapet wall, an exhaust fan with a flexible raceway with no equipment ground conductor installed as required., provide effective electrical continuity; install continuous ground condu
Dec 15, 2022 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed above the 6th floor interior staircase a door exposed and energized conductors. all conductors shall be terminated in an approved junction box or fitting. this is an immediate shock hazard during nor
Dec 15, 2022 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the 5th floor bathroom near dorm 14, the rooftop elevator room, the basement boiler room, and the laundry room. failure to provide gfci outlets as required for mechanical rooms, and within 6 ft of
Dec 15, 2022 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed: staircase a, emergency lighting required. also, 6th (staircase a), 2nd (exit door fire escape), and cellar level exit door emergency light next to boiler room inoperable., repair and/or replace lighti
Dec 15, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in the main electrical closet the end-line service box in a state of severe corrosion with sections detached and breaking away. this is an immediate hazard as the degradation of the box allows for th
Dec 15, 2022 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
92.m.7,59.bb.7,98.bb.7,99.bb.7=provide auti spin out for cable shackles (59,bb,7) brake maintenance tag expired (98,bb,7) cat 5 tag expired (99,bb,7) cat 1 tag epired
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
B254.50a.50b.50c.50d.as per class 2 (b254)28-301.1 .failure to maintain 50a.piping not properly supported over boiler.50b.hot water piping not capped.50c.sight glass guard missing.50d.sight glass dirty
Aug 3, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
B254,15,50a: spill switch missing; 50b-combustible material in boiler room. correct all violating condition and submit certification at corrections.
Jun 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. in april 23, 2018, an electrical violation was issued to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply with (nyc) electrical code #28-201.1.
Jun 25, 2018 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. in dececmber 11, 2017, an electrical violation was issued to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply with (nyc) electrical code #250.4
Apr 12, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.noted:@4th 3rd & 2nd story corridors emergency exit lights not work
Mar 13, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems.observed at water main pipe located in the bsmt.main groundicn clamp for grounding conductor too big in diameter;clamp resting on pipe.please know tht a solid and tight conn
Dec 11, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved, unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,devices,materials,appliances or wiring in use.observed in kitchedn and bsmt respectively a safety disconnect has not been provided for commercial grade heating
Dec 11, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #102077. co#102077 indicates the bldg to be occupied as follows: cellar boiler rm,storage,service rm,laundry,1st fl dining,kitchen,office,reception,lounge;2nd fl bed
Sep 13, 2016
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans for demolishion in progress at entire 6 fl all non bearing partitions walls has been removed remedy provide demolition plans forthwith
Jul 27, 1989
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for sidewalk shed at front of building about 60;' long 5'wide sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications defect noted no lights remedt obtain a permit if feasible and pr
Jul 27, 1989 · Penalty $600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4018
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 303
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 406
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2019 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 214 BE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 5007
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 5007
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 602
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 304
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2016 · Apt 401
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 201
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 401
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 605
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Fire-escape
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2006 · Apt 305
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt BDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Care facility (N2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 19,944 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,720 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1327 / 11
- Assessed value
- $2,507,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131146, last renewed Sep 28, 2024.
Questions about 225 East 53 Street
Who owns 225 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Manhattan Midtown LLC.
Does 225 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 225 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 225 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1920 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.