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231 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01327-0014Map

Owner of record: 231-235 East 53rd Street LLC

231 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 231-235 East 53rd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 4 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 8% of the building's 13 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • 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

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at faucets in bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty front east apt 5e north room er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 18, 1991 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty west apt 3w. located at apt 3w

    Sep 27, 1989 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3 sty west apt 3w. located at apt 3w

    Sep 27, 1989 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty east apt 5e harrington. located at apt 5e

    Sep 27, 1989 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty front.

    Sep 27, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty east apt 5e. located at apt 5e

    Sep 27, 1989 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity throughout 5 story apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Mar 18, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at bathroom high tank 5 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 5 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front south room 5 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 room from 5 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 room from front 5 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 room from front 5 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective bottom wood thread 1 to 2 sty public hall stair r340.

    Jun 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective roofing paper center rear roof throughout.

    May 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 5 sty apt 5e rear east. located at apt 5e

    May 8, 1987 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings throughout 5 sty apt 5e rear east. located at apt 5e

    May 8, 1987 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceilings throughout 5 sty apt f5e rear east. located at apt f5e

    May 8, 1987 · Apt F5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom constantly running 3 sty front west apt 3w er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 23, 1986 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west airshaft.

    Jul 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west court.

    Jul 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jul 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2nd sty frnt east apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Jul 29, 1985 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective dumbwaiter doors nailed shut all stys.

    Jul 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard r311.

    Jul 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass top sash 2 sty front east apt 2e 2nd room from front window. located at apt 2e

    Feb 1, 1984 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring 2 sty front east apt 2e 1st from front. located at apt 2e

    Feb 1, 1984 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty front east apt 2e front room walls 1st from front. located at apt 2e

    Feb 1, 1984 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • 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
  • 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

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 19, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 19, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 15, 1996

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Oct 2, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Oct 2, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1995

    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, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed kitchen exhaust at roof for restaurant " souvlaki gr" at lowest level is poorly maintained with grease leaking onto roof and dark smoke has left

    Aug 23, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance. defects noted: front wall of building at 2nd above window brownstone is spalling pc or falling off. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.

    Apr 1, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted the erection of ductwork and steel dunnage at roof level noted location exposure 2 remedy: stop all work except to make safe obtain permit

    Feb 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractor's sign. remedy: provide contractor's sign.

    Dec 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public safety and property affected by construction operations:defects noted 1.open dumbwaiter shafts throughout building.2 work areas left open to unathorized access.

    Dec 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defectt is:entrance doors to premises is broken and defective i.e.doors do not close and lock adequately,allowing unauthorized access to interior of bldg. further, door does not

    Dec 13, 1991 · Penalty $575

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file 10f prior to start of controlled work stability. remedy:file 10 f for structural stability forthwith.

    Dec 13, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 7, 2009 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 7, 2009 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 7, 2009 · Apt 3C

    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
10,160 ft²
Lot area
2,744 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1327 / 14
Assessed value
$2,145,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117471, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 231 East 53 Street

Who owns 231 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 231-235 East 53rd Street LLC.

Does 231 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 8% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 231 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 East 53 Street?

It has 13 residential units and 16 units in total.

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