342 East 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01345-0031Map
Owner of record: 342 E 53 Owners INC
342 East 53 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1958 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 51 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 342 E 53 Owners INC. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. 5 of the 8 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bulge at ceiling ( thru out ) in the 1st room from east located at apt l-a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2000 · Apt L-A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at closet in the bathroom located at apt l-a, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 7, 2000 · Apt L-A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bulg at ceiling ( thru out ) in the 2nd room from east located at apt l-a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2000 · Apt L-A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leaks ceiling and north wall 5 sty northwest apt 5b. , section '' ''
Mar 19, 1993 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall 5 sty northwest apt 5b. , section '' ''
Mar 19, 1993 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 24
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 14, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
46q,50y,74m,08b, 46q-install in front guard 50y-seal leak 74m-provide fire extinguisher bc type 08-adjust to landing sill.
May 4, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03o11l37b 03-clean top of car 11-repair car top light 37-remove paper from relays to 4c 5c
Jul 23, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01l, 53b, 55m, 56o, 15p, 01- must interr up door cycle and sound alarm55-pit light and pit light switch.
Dec 14, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 5H
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $875,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1958
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 51
- Building area
- 32,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,531 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1345 / 31
- Assessed value
- $4,068,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137414, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.
Questions about 342 East 53 Street
Who owns 342 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 342 E 53 Owners INC.
Does 342 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 342 East 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 2% of its 51 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 342 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1958 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 342 East 53 Street?
It has 51 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.