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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

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 23, 2024

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
21
About 7% of the building's 292 apartments
Down from 35 in 2020

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 · 37

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Apr 27, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 27, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

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

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.