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235 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01327-0015Map

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

235 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 231-235 East 53rd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2022. 19 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 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

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 · 32

  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2022

    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.

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit building front entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance , 1st story

    Jun 9, 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door assembley installed 8ft. north at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator line 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 27, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires all floors public halls.

    Feb 27, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling all stys walls and ceiling public halls.

    Feb 27, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 27, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 30, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Jul 30, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door assembly to 1st sty public hall installed 8 feet into north public hall.

    Jul 30, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sill window kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood wall inside closet south room 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unfitted upper & lower sashes east window south room 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective putty glass upper & lower sash window south center room 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective caulking open between wall & bathtub bathroom 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash window bathroom 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unfitted upper & lower sashes bathroom 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires east & west walls 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective stops & molding kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around front entrance door 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Apr 5, 1990 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner stop work order application #140947000 due to applicant withdrawal.

    Feb 18, 2026

    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
  • 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
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  • 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 · 5

  • Non-hazardous

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

    Dec 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard plubic safety and property affected by cinstruction operationns:defects noted:2.work areas left open to un- authorized access. 3.numerous uncovered holes/openings in floors

    Dec 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

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

    Dec 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations: defect is. public hall stairway removed at 5th story public hall to roof, creating a hazardous condition. remedy: replace stairway a

    Aug 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    1) failure to have riggers license when hoisting demolition debris at rear of building using motorized hoist. 2) failure to control movement of debris bucket used to hoist demolition materials at rear of build

    Apr 11, 1991 · Penalty $345

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 15, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 1, 2007 · Apt 3A

    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
15
Building area
10,160 ft²
Lot area
2,744 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1327 / 15
Assessed value
$1,782,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117469, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 235 East 53 Street

Who owns 235 East 53 Street?

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

Does 235 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 235 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 235 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 235 East 53 Street?

It has 15 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.