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53 East 126 Street

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01751-0030Map

Owner of record: Herbert N Franklin

53 East 126 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 11 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Herbert N Franklin. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 29 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 3, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 6/9/13.

    Jun 19, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no lights public hall all stys er1.

    May 22, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixture present light not on.

    May 22, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at wall basement apt front room.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric wall light fixture basement apt front room.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric clg light fixture basement apt 2nd room from front. located at apt 2nd

    Oct 3, 1980 · Apt 2ND

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at clg basement apt kitchen over sink.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets basement apt kitchen sink.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall basement apt kitchen at sink.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches and mice basement apt.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor basement apt rear room.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric clg light fixture basement pub hall at rear.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and slate areaway at front entrance.

    Oct 3, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint cornice at front room level.

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage in cellar thru out.

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar boiler room throughout.

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-21.07 adm code maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler tes t for the current year. nn

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective and or painted sprinkler heads pub hall all stys.

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code remove the torn and/or loose floor covering 2 sty pub hall stairs.

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of storage of chairs at scuttle closet 4 sty pub hall.

    Jul 26, 1977

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 11, 2019

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted:at rear facade 1 2 3 fl windowsbroken & frames loose and sash's dislodbed and in danger of falling to ground belong remedy:make all necessary repairs immediately maintain

    Jan 11, 2005

    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
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
11
Building area
2,994 ft²
Lot area
1,998 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
111
Council district
9
Block / lot
1751 / 30
Assessed value
$101,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #144705, last renewed Nov 22, 2022.

Questions about 53 East 126 Street

Who owns 53 East 126 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Herbert N Franklin.

Does 53 East 126 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 East 126 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 53 East 126 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 East 126 Street?

It has 11 residential units.

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