422 East 53 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01364-0034Map
Owner of record: S&M 52nd Fee LLC
422 East 53 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1974 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 292 residential units across 34 floors. The owner of record is S&M 52nd Fee LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2024. 32 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 81
- ECB violations
- 83
- HPD complaints
- 106
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 20g, 20th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 20G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 20g, 20th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 20G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 20g, 20th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 20G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 20g, 20th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 20G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to compactor closet at north wall at public hall, 20th story
Sep 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lockset at door in the entrance located at apt 24b, 24th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 24B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 24b, 24th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 24B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 24b, 24th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 24B
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apt. 21 f under vacate order # 217658 located at apt, 28th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #20 f under vacate order # 217658 located at apt, 17th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 2, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 19f, 16th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 19F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window at south 3 in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 19f, 16th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 19F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 20f, 17th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 20F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 21f, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 21F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 22f, 19th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 22F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and walls, at 17th story public hall stairs.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 1, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 19f, 16th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 19F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 3, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 4, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 5, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 6, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 7, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 8, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture, at east 9, at 17th story public hall.
Nov 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the foyer located at apt 19f, 16th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 19F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window at south 2 in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 19f, 16th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 19F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 1 square foot) at closet at east wall at west private hall located at apt 19b, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2016 · Apt 19B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 19b, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2016 · Apt 19B
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 27, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 27, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at the building entrance door at east
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 81
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 12, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use: upon inspection water damage to elevator cartop, cab, hoistway, & pit. repair & replace all neccessary equipment to put elevator back in service. call nycdob for reinspection. *** e-mail: [email protected]**
Nov 14, 2022
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use: upon inspection water damage to elevator cartop, cab, hoistway, & pit. repair & replace all neccessary equipment to put elevator back in service. call nycdob for reinspection. *** e-mail: [email protected]**
Nov 14, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 15, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
May 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 5, 2015
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 8, 2008
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 83
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain parking structure in safe condition. as noted: at time of inspection on an occupied parking structure consisting of 04 levels below grade, observed spalled/cracked/exposed reinforcement at m
Aug 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 3
Modifications to the panel covers were observed on entire lines c and g, voiding the listing classification .nyc amendments 408.11; nec 110.3, comply with code; fix all conditions as per nec and nyc amendments
Aug 18, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
5/a/10 car cease use, class 1, car door restrictor defective repair.
Apr 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #904766. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000161755y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Jul 1, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000161755y0002 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Jul 1, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed parking garage levels 2nd 1st,cellar and subcellar in disrepair. subcellar level horizontal crack in foundation wall. ramp at cellar & subcellar levels has cracked/spalling concrete around edges with e
May 10, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #904766.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Misc.violation of condition on as of right privately owned space.as per zr 37-751 and zr e 27-42 a plaque or other permanent sign shall be displaced as per requirements in the section of the zoning resolution.n
Mar 16, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Car cease use class 1 ,car door restrictor is not working missing parts repair, or replace. brake tag expired provide.
Oct 1, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent-residential purposed.department of buildings records indicates building to be legally approved as a class"a"multiple dwelling.now aparment 16c is use/co
Oct 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of automatic sprinkler system,where is required as per 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use for apartment 16c.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Oct 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc90728-failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use for apartment 16c.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Oct 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr 37-77 violation of condition on as of right privately owned public space.noted:as per zoning resolution chapter 7,section 37-77 maintenance.the bld.owner shall be responsible for maintenance of public plaza
Jun 10, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Zr 37-726 misc. vio of condition on as of right privately owned publicspace.noted:@time of insp plaza space located on east 53rd street obstructed by storage of approx 12 garbage bags,8 movable dumpsters,multip
Feb 9, 2018 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg roof-at emr.verticle crack approx 10'thru brick and mortar-raised and not secured flashing-above fan ex-2 eroded mortar-cracked brick stairwell bulkhead-cracked glass-north ele
Dec 21, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4. agg2 history of noncompliance on 36027932y(agg1),36018986p.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg south elev exp#1. garage entrance stucco cracked/broken off. garden verticle cracks west wall stucco. north elev exp#2 near garage entrance(53 st)shaft curb cracked,drain not
Apr 26, 2016 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
28.317.3 failure to register cooling tower.rem:comply w/code.
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file an acceptable tech report in compliance w/code provisions:nov #36018986p periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as req.rem:file required report to dob.
Sep 15, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg.north elevation exp1 spalling & deteriorating masonry below 3rd fl window,ornamental stone @ 3rd fl is cracked off & deteriorating.south elevation exp3 deteriorating masonry ab
Sep 3, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.4.1.5 notification of adjustible suspended scaffold.noted observed suspended scaffold in connection w/ c-hook erected @ exp3 (e 53st)respondent failed to notify dob prior to installation of suspended scaff
Apr 24, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const docs-site safety plan noted:contrary to site safety plan section close out instructions sidewalk shed has been removed @exp#1;work still in progress @same exp no notifica
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit.active facade job.riggs @exp#1 & 3 cd-5 (tri3-1231)expired on 01/01/15.pswo issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted @premises.rem:stop all exterior work.renew cd-5.call best squad for reinspection.
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Design required by the chapter 33 noted:sidewalk shed erected @exp#1 &3 no design drawing available for review upon request.rem:provide design drawings.
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const docs-site safety plan noted:contrary to site safety mesh netting has not been installed(or been removed)on side of canopy(path from bldg to sidewalk)work still in progres
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
B154/ 50a/ 32a/ 50b/ (50a) boiler burner excessive smoke 50b pipe relief value at a safe location. (50c) remove waste from boiler room
Aug 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o permit. illegal work noted @ apt. 35b w/ the erection of fullheight partitions, work appears to not be of original constuction. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Aug 12, 2014 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failuer to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Apr 21, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify dept prior to use off c-hooks/out rigger beams in connection with suspended scaffold.note:@ time of insp i observed workerson scaffold(out rigger)working performing facade work @ exp#3.no notif
Mar 11, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily insp.of suspended scaffold performed by autorized person at site.note:at time of insp facade work in progress,i observed 2 workers on suspended scaffold,@ exp#3 working on the 19 fl ext.on re
Mar 11, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain exterior bldg.note:exposure #3 spalled concrete,exposed rebar,cracking;exposure #4 displaced bricks/swelling.rem:maintain bldg exterior,repair damaged facade,file report as per 1rcny 103-04.
Jan 27, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: at garage installed 2 structural steel i beam girders w/flages bolted to foundation walls & concrete columns w/sprinkler line repiped. remedy: obtain permits.
Dec 14, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Wwork w/o permit. noted: at garage,installed 6 car lifts,no permit or appl has been issued for this work. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Dec 14, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing. noted: at garage,fire proof self closing doors are not self closing adjacent to area "a5" (ad) attendarts booyh. hoses installed prevent proper operation of exit doors.
Dec 14, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at garage,missing fire stopping in cmu blockfire wall to stair adjacent to areas "a5","a7". various penetrations
Dec 14, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Sec. 27-385 failure to maintain illuminated exit signs,per 27-385. noted: at garage,no illumination for emergency exit signs throughout. also noted inadequate directional exit signs. remedy: provide/maintain
Dec 14, 2013 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
B254,50a. 50a-excessive smoke coming from chimney on mobile steam boiler on 53rd street. connected to 429 e 52nd str bldg.
Oct 19, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls-noted i-spallings and rebars at parapets at exposure 1 & exposure 3 b/at underside of parapet at east sectionof exposure 3 (e53rd st), ii-spallings and rebars at exposure 3 below
Feb 20, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
154,51,50a,50b,(50a)excessive steam entering mobileboilercondensation,tank hazardous condition (50b)do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected & dob is notified for reinspect
Sep 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
154,50a,32a,50a,50b.(50a)excessive steam escaping from mobile boiler condensation tak/discharge pipe (50b)boiler burner smoke escaping through flue pipe (50c)boiler jacket need repair
Sep 6, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls. parapets spallings & rebars were found at exterior & interior of parapets at exposure 1 & exposure 3. spalled conc was observed at underside of parapet near 32/f or so call 3
Apr 16, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
50a,b. 50a- saturated rags of # 2 fuel oil on flr absorbing oil leak possibly from fuel burner (fire hazard). 50b- fuel burner soaked w/fuel oil.do not operate until all fuel oil spill is cleaned up & dob must
Apr 16, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
61g11,17d06,52m07,70o02. 61g- unreadable. 17d-where needed. 52m- anti-spins.
Sep 13, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
52m07,70o02,17d06. 52m- anti-spins. 17d-where needed.
Sep 13, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
61b01,05x10,52m07,70o02,79e01,17d06. 61b- hoist machine not in line ofsight w/main line - adjust per nec code. 05x- zone lock restrictor. 52m- anti spinouts. 17d- where needed.
Sep 13, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 715 failure to comply w/opening protective's requirements. noted all fpsc doors from sub cellar to 1 floor are shut open between garage& internal staircase (fire exit) doors serving as a fire(barrier).
Aug 4, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: all exit passageways from sub cellar to 1 fl are obstructed by parked cars. remedy: remove construction.
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
51 50a-steam hoses leaking from mobile boiler stationed outside of bldg providing temp heat and hot water hoses are running down driveway floor putting pedestrian and residents at risk of possibly becoming scal
Jul 27, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: lack of emergency power or storage battery connection to exit signs per bc 1011.5.3;27-384(c). noted: at stairwells & cellar corridors there are no emergency
Jan 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 20G
Open - General
Cabinet
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 20G
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 20G
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 20G
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 21C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 21C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 9J
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 9J
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 20G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 20G
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 27B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 27B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 17B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 17B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 24B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 32J
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 12F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 12F
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 22H
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 23H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 6, 2020 · Apt 18G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 6, 2020 · Apt 18G
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 6, 2020 · Apt 18G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 6, 2020 · Apt 18G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt 27A
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 11C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2016 · Apt 10D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2016 · Apt 19B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 11, 2016 · Apt 19B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 11, 2016 · Apt 19B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 11, 2016 · Apt 19B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2016 · Apt 19B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 19B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1974
- Floors
- 34
- Residential units
- 292
- Building area
- 312,417 ft²
- Lot area
- 20,847 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1364 / 34
- Assessed value
- $36,017,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #141614, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 422 East 53 Street
Who owns 422 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is S&M 52nd Fee LLC.
Does 422 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 422 East 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 292 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 422 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1974 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 422 East 53 Street?
It has 292 residential units and 295 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.