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249 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01327-0120Map

Owner of record: 249 East Realty, LLC

249 East 53 Street is a store building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 249 East Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on April 19, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
92
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
136

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 19, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 50% of the building's 12 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 92

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement

    May 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, at basement

    May 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tile at north wall in vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stopper at fire door at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of broken mirror at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 3D

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable locking device at roof door that does not allow reentry to building at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors roof door at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of hand-cart and household items throught all stories at public hall

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors fire proof doors at all stories at public hall

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in bulkhead area at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materail at ceiling in bulkhead area at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in bulkhead area at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall at east at 2nd public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at 2nd public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material wall at east at 2nd public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 24, 2021

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 , frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2019

    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. at lobby, 1st story

    May 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 lobby, 1st story

    May 4, 2018

    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 lobby, 1st story

    May 4, 2018

    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 lobby, 1st story

    May 4, 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 missing at lobby, 1st story

    May 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 lobby, 1st story

    May 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 11 th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire proof self closing door in the entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1A

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 31, 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 15, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for nov #35103476p issued on 9/30/14 pursu ant to 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.rmdy: file a certificate of correctio

    Nov 25, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for nov #35103475n issued on 9/30/14 pursu ant to 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.rmdy: file a certificate of correctio

    Nov 25, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2. noted: c/o #72693 issued 11/21/72 has expired on the 91 days after it was issued on 11/21/72. remedy: obtain a valid c/o or disco

    Sep 30, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at 3rd fl level public stair blocked w/a bicycle chained to railing aling w/a step ladder also chained to railing. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Sep 30, 2014 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 28, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 7, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2018 · 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
Store building (K4)
Year built
1904
Floors
4
Residential units
12
Building area
6,596 ft²
Lot area
2,910 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1327 / 120
Assessed value
$1,402,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #126444, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 249 East 53 Street

Who owns 249 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 249 East Realty, LLC.

Does 249 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 249 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 East 53 Street?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

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