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53 West 104 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01840-0012Map

Owner of record: Wrc Consulting Services, INC.

53 West 104 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Wrc Consulting Services, INC.. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on March 14, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 80% of the building's 10 apartments
Up from 6 in 2018

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at the upper, and lower sash windows in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft. at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on the door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at the recessed window in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood countertop at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at the countertop in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Nov 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercome system from the building entrance door to the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 4A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 10, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to east wall panel in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to the apartment at east wall. in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 3A

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at bioler room closet in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , not installed within 15 feet of sleeping area located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 3B

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ,missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1-a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 5 styy apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Mar 29, 1990 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak ceiling kitchen 5 sty apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Mar 29, 1990 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of boiler heating system hot water system mounted on wood floor sheetrock wall wood door east apt 1b 1st sty. , section '' ''

    Apr 1, 1988 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 5 story west apt 5a. located at apt 5a

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 5A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 5 story east apt 5b. located at apt 5b

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 4 story west apt 4a. located at apt 4a

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 4 story east apt 4b. located at apt 4b

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 3 story west apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 3 story east apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 3B

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 2 story west apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 2 story east apt 2b. located at apt 2b

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 1 story west apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 1A

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation

DOB building violations · 5

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: provide approximately: 110 linear feet of sidewalk shed as follows, 25ft at exposure# 3,.and 85ft at exposure 4 to safe guard the public and property

    Jan 13, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant . at time of inspection observed severe deterioration to concrete stucco exposing masonry to elements. at exposure #4 severe vertical/horizontal step cracks at multiple location all levels w/separation.

    Jan 13, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant, at time of inspection observed at ex posue #3,4 severe deformation of concrete stucco, exposing masonry bri ck wall furthering corrosion along with severe bulging.at exp.# 4 seve re step walls ,vertical/horizontal with separation . potential to disl odged full water to neighbors yard. owner to hire nyspe to submit rep

    Jan 13, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Observed earthwork removal was in progress at 53 west 104th street, exposure 2, with no shoring or bracing in place. no permits were filed for any support of excavation (soe) work at the time of inspection., ob

    Apr 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain. vertical cracks were observed in an approximately 8-foot-high partition wall separating the two properties at exposure 3. the vertical crack extends continuously from top to bottom of the w

    Apr 10, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. the door providing access to the fire passage at exposure 3 was observed with prohibited hardware. the condition does not provide a compliant means of eg

    Apr 10, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy and/or building dept. records. at time of inspection premises heavey co #89575 clearly states cellar as "tenant storage, laundry room". observe

    Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls/appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure #3/4 several deterioration to concrete stucco exposed masonry enclosed furthering the corrosion along with severe bul

    Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls/appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at expo# 3/4 severe deterioration to concrete stucco exposing masonry brick work to elements furthering the corrosion. severe ver

    Jan 13, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the co. at time of insp. premises bearing co#89575 clearly states cellar as "tenant storage, laundry room", observed entry door installed creating an class a apt. setup wit

    Jan 13, 2026

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close

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 (C6)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
9,755 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1840 / 12
Assessed value
$721,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116724, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 53 West 104 Street

Who owns 53 West 104 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wrc Consulting Services, INC..

Does 53 West 104 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 West 104 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 53 West 104 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 West 104 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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