307 East 53 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01346-0005Map

307 East 53 Street is an office building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is Government Of Tanzania. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 58
ECB violations: 19
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 58

Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Work w/o a permit @ cellar & 1st story altered electric & partitions for eating & drinking establishment
Mar 31, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 14, 2015
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2012
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 2, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 9, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Feb 20, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 20, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 25, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p35628
Sep 11, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p35628
Sep 9, 1999
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 19

Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35111413h issued on 10/16/14. for interior renovation at cellar & 1st fl restaurant w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order
Feb 14, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit: noted interior renovations evident at cellar and first flr restaurant area w/new partitions and electrical work being installed at both levels w/o any permit or plans obtained.rmdy: stop
Oct 16, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 1
Plumbing work w/o a permit:installation of new hub gast iron no hub waste lines.approx 3"in indiameter.all work completed on 5th & 6th fl,waste lines tied into master vent stack in bathroom.all permits active f
Jun 10, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current cert of operation. noted: 1 floor & cellar operated as a pa for approx 145 persons & as a cabanet. remedy: obtain a place of assembly cert of operation.
Feb 2, 2012 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: exit passageways of( ) by garabage bags,boxes,kegs,furnitures at various locations,exit passageways obstruction by curtains. remedy: remove obstru
Feb 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 1
Sec. 1009.11 failure to provide handrails noted: no handrails at rear between cellar & floor & side stain case cellar level. remedy: providehandrails.
Feb 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #100820284 illegal occupancynoted: (1) (1) cellar level occupied as a cabaret & pa space w/145 persons (2) ( )locker room in cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal
Feb 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: at side of premises cellar & 1 fl level (exposure #4) erect combustible (wood frame & plexy glass) enclosure & shelf (2) new sign (illuminated 3 awnings & 1 marguee signs at front
Feb 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 2
Sec. 715 failure to comply w/opening protectives requirement. noted: doors at 1 floor & cellar which serving fire & smoke barrier are shut open in lock position. remedy: comply w/code.
Feb 2, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
42n09,08v01.(cease use 42n09)bypassed controller.(cease use 08v01)elevator stopping level on numerous flrs-tripping hazard.to lift cease use call dob @ 212-566-5544.
Dec 28, 2011
Resolve

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Class - 2
56y13.100bb05.98bb05.69m07.67x10.08v01.97x10.75k10.75k10.71x10.56y repair & seal glan packing 100bb perform & file current 2yr test 98bb perform & file current 5yr test 67x repair ph. system in car 08v adjust
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
56y13.69m07.67x10.70o03.71x10.75k10.75k10.56y repair & seal glan pack.67x repair ph. system in car 70o provide cover for sump pump 75k rep air rusted buffer steel 75k repair rusted buffer stroke
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50y14-73y02. 50-properly seal machine. 73-clean oil leak from top of car.
Aug 21, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy for cellar and first floor. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy for cellar and first floor use.
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Operation of a public assembly at first and cellar area without a plan permit. remedy: obtain a public assembly permit.
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46k12- hoist cables replace
Jan 25, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Operation of a pl of assembly on 1st fl and cellar level without a place of assembly permit. obtain place of assembly permit.
Nov 25, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
40u,54t. 54 city i.d.
Dec 15, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
40u,54t. 54 city id
Dec 15, 1995
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1888
Floors: 6
Residential units: —
Building area: 31,500 ft²
Lot area: 5,750 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 106
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1346 / 5
Assessed value: $3,212,550
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 307 East 53 Street

Who owns 307 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Government Of Tanzania.

Does 307 East 53 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 307 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 307 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

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