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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 11

  • 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
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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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  • C

    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

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

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.