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237 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01327-0016Map

Owner of record: Bjh Delaware LLC

237 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Bjh Delaware LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 6 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
22

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

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 · 30

  • 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

    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.

    Dec 8, 2021

    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.

    Dec 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Jul 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the storge room closets at 1st and 5th sty at public hall

    Jun 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal doors to storage closets 1st and 5th sty at public hall

    Jun 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead roof at public hall stairs

    Jun 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail and balusters 6th sty at bulkhead door roof at public hall stairs

    Jun 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble treads and missing metal pans 11th and 14th up from bottom 6th sty at public hall stairs

    Jun 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs

    May 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs

    Apr 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 8 and 9 from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide metal pan from bottom up step 8 and 9 at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Mar 21, 2018

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Jan 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 3C

    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

    Oct 10, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 10, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Sep 21, 2017

    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

    Sep 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Nov 4, 1993

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure battens 6 sty balcony front er1.

    Nov 4, 1993

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 22, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 22, 1991

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is 1) apartment entrance doors open, leading to construction area at apt# 5fw and apt 3rw. 2) approx 18'x18' opening in sheetrock enclosure of diswater shaft at 5 story public hall.

    Feb 24, 1992

    Resolve
  • 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 constructuon operations. defects noted. 1 dumbwaiter shafts throughout building.2 work area left open to unauthorized access.

    Dec 13, 1991 · Penalty $345

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dangerous places and things - two pipes heat rise and return protudingapprox. 24" from floor in apt 6 f-w creating a trip/fall hazard. remedy:move,relocatte, or protect pipes forthwith.

    Dec 13, 1991 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain - defect is: floors in apt 5fw & 4fe are over- loaded-approx 100 pieces of 8'x10'x5/8" sheet rock are stacked in the front room of these apts, causing a collapse hazard. remedy: distribut

    Dec 13, 1991 · Penalty $575

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

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

    Dec 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is approx. 4'x6' plaster and cement ceilingat public hallway entrance at 1sty is cracked broken and in need of repair. remedy:repair cracked and broken plaster and cement ceiling at

    Nov 1, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 24, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1C

    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
6
Residential units
18
Building area
12,588 ft²
Lot area
2,728 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1327 / 16
Assessed value
$2,597,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117534, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 237 East 53 Street

Who owns 237 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bjh Delaware LLC.

Does 237 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 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 237 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 East 53 Street?

It has 18 residential units and 21 units in total.

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