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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 110
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing latch set at door to roof
Dec 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room
Dec 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlock at door to roof
Dec 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door
Jul 7, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Provide wire mesh screen at skylight at bulkhead , 5th story
Jul 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 5th story
Jul 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room locked at boiler room, 1st story
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.