338 East 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01345-0035Map
Owner of record: Dny1 53rd LLC
338 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Dny1 53rd LLC. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 13 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 60
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 · 43
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash 1st window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door frame at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the door frame at north in entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash counter balance at window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov certified late - 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 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall, west wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov certified late - 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 21, 2026
Open — False certification - 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
Feb 21, 2026
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at the fire door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Refit the fire door leading to the cellar at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door
May 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at compactor closet, 3rd story
May 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at compactor closet, 2nd story
May 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges compactor closet door at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges compactor closet door at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stopper installed at vestbule door at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing , kickstnd installed at the building entrance , 1st story
Jan 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing , kickstand installed at the vestibule , 1st story
Jan 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 8,380 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,511 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1345 / 35
- Assessed value
- $1,425,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #110976, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.
Questions about 338 East 53 Street
Who owns 338 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dny1 53rd LLC.
Does 338 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 338 East 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 338 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 338 East 53 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.