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340 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01345-0034Map

Owner of record: William A. Roth Living Trust

340 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is William A. Roth Living Trust. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
110
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
75

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 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
7
About 47% of the building's 15 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 · 110

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

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

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing latch set at door to roof

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing latch set at door to roof

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leads to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at basement door to 1st story

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlock at door to roof

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door

    Jul 7, 2023

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Provide wire mesh screen at skylight at bulkhead , 5th story

    Jul 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 5th story

    Jul 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall(approx 8 sq ft) in the 4th room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall(approx 8 sq ft) in the 4th room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14719995 issued 10-dec-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door leading to rear yard in the 4th room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2021

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 7, 2021

    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 sign at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2021

    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 sign at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 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

    Dec 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx 8 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 wall erected from floor to ceiling with glass transom with door and electrcial outlet in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt B

    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

    Sep 23, 2021

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    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

    Sep 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Sep 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx 8 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14576217 issued 23-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood sliding door at entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2B2A2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 20, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B

    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 (C5)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
8,380 ft²
Lot area
2,511 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1345 / 34
Assessed value
$960,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121322, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 340 East 53 Street

Who owns 340 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is William A. Roth Living Trust.

Does 340 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.

Is 340 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 47% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 340 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 340 East 53 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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