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229 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01327-0013Map

Owner of record: Elk Mas 229 East 53rd LLC

229 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Elk Mas 229 East 53rd LLC. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on October 23, 2024. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
64
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
52

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 23, 2024

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 · 64

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17366419 issued 23-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4W

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4W

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 6, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at boiler room

    Nov 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material household items at boiler room

    Nov 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide provide 2nd mean of exgress from rear yard to street

    Nov 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood fence erected in rear yard blocking 2nd means of exgrees from fire escape at lot line

    Nov 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the at rear yard

    Nov 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Aug 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Aug 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...

    Aug 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling above entrance door at cellar

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at cellar

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling masonary brownstone front facade at 2nd story

    Jul 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling masonary brownstone lintels front facade at 2nd story center

    Jul 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 17, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 17, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors, landings and stairs at all sty's at public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceilings and walls at all sty's at public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceilings and walls with fire retarding materials at all sty's at public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixtures at all sty's at public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east court yard

    Oct 16, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilngs and walls at all sty's at public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2007 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2007 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2007 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Aug 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. fire rated east wall 1st story at public hall

    Aug 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ... fire retarded east wall 1st story at public hall

    Aug 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective .. ceililing light fixture at 4th story at public hall

    Aug 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. fire retarded ceiling 5th story at public hall

    Aug 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective .. fire retarded ceiling 5th story at public hall

    Aug 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors, all stories, at public hall

    May 22, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east court.

    Sep 8, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 5, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 6, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 25, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 25, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39012462x issued on 11-07-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c

    Dec 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted, at the time of inspection i observed, building occupied, an active fire escape in rear yard and prohibited key operable locks in emergency exit door

    Nov 7, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted at cellar level in front of cellar south side of bldg west side of cellar. having erected walk-in refrigeratior box & sink w/water/waste service moved...cellar used as

    Sep 15, 2010 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to c/o: noted at cellar level front west side of cellar being occupied as food preparation are for use as accessory to "takdo" restaurant @ 1st flr level above.one worker present, preparing

    Sep 15, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances defects noted 1st fl lvl brownstone in spalling above window 2nd fl lvl brownstone spalling above window at narrow location rem; maintain exterior bldg wall

    Apr 6, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at south elevation exposure 1 above 1st story ornamental masonry apron spallin/ cracked & wood crown molding over main entrance displaces/dislodged

    Jun 12, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved const documents and or approved amendments noted approved plans dated 4/8/08 for appl 110134113 for the renovation of the public corridors indicates double sheet rock on at

    Nov 19, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit and approved drawings: worked noted at 1st flr hallwayhaving demolished ceilings and walls, replacing with new sheet rock and electrical wire, public hallway(unpassable) due to debris. stop all

    Apr 3, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor: total obstruction upon inspection at 1st flr corridor obstructed with ladders,tools, sheet rock and debris of public hallway could not enter or exit. remedy: remove all obstructions

    Apr 3, 2008 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing & or appurtenances-hazardous.location:entrance to the cellar outside the bldg new gas service pipe installed exposed to outdoor temperature shall be protected against frost

    Aug 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect noted:(1)brickwork above an 15' dividing wall is broken defective and out of plumb, coping stones missing at the north west passage way wouth east of 225 e 53 st.(2) 5' retaining wal

    Jan 22, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 229

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 4W

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 2, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 5, 2006 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 1, 2005 · Apt 5E

    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
1904
Floors
5
Residential units
13
Building area
11,160 ft²
Lot area
2,745 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1327 / 13
Assessed value
$2,127,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106088, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 229 East 53 Street

Who owns 229 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elk Mas 229 East 53rd LLC.

Does 229 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.

Is 229 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 229 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 229 East 53 Street?

It has 13 residential units and 17 units in total.

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