553 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01949-0053Map
Owner of record: Bh 551 Manhattan Ave, LLC
553 Manhattan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bh 551 Manhattan Ave, LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 16
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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.
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail between 2nd and 3rd story, in 551 section. at public hall
Jun 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at 1st story in 551 section. at public hall
Jun 8, 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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby, 1st story
Jun 8, 2016
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at lobby, 1st story
Jun 8, 2016
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing. at lobby, 1st story
Jun 8, 2016
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing. at lobby, 1st story
Jun 8, 2016
Open — Not complied with
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- 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 lobby, 1st story
Jun 8, 2016
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing. at lobby, 1st story
Jun 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling in 551- section, all stories. at public hall
Jun 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 15, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wastepipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Apr 14, 1978
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
May 1, 2010
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
B254,5b,24b,50,50a. 50-all flues missing support; 50a-fresh air to boiler room inadequate for 2-boilers and 3 hwh's.
Jul 8, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,4b,15,24b,34b,50,50a,50b,50c. 50-boiler feed pipe corroded; 50a-gas meter area unventilated; 50b-smaller flues not above larger flues into chimney; 50c-chimney base cleanout door missing
Jul 8, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Operation of pa w/o current c/o. pa #147186 on file for 143 people foreating & drinking establishment at basement & cellar on c/o #93940. remedy: obtain pa c/o.
Jan 5, 2013 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Operation of pa. w/o a current c/o (expired) premises is an eating & drinking est w/an occupancy for 243 persons pa #147/86 dba perks no paprovided at time of inspection. remedy: obtain pa c/o.
Aug 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in compliant manner use of prohibited doors and or hardware per bc 1008.1.8 27-371j noted exit door at front of premises dba perk is locked w/ cylinder present premises is situated as a
Apr 1, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
C/o #93940 allows 71 occupants max for cellar & bsmt both spaces combined together allowing more than 75people contrary to c/c rem; discontinue illegal use or amend cert of occupancy
Apr 1, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct conditions cited in nov#34829209r.rem:comply w/ order.
Jan 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov34829209r for work w/o permit,converted store @ 1flr to eating & drinking e
Nov 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions. cited in the prior nov 34829209r for work w/o a permit, store area converted to eating & drinking est.
Sep 24, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit store area converted to eating & drinking establishment and be use in conjunction w/ existing eating & drinking establishment no permit issued for said conversion as per search of dept records
May 1, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Operation of place of assembly when the giant c/o does not allow the operation of a p.a. c/o #93910 ug being and drinking establishment for 35 persons at bsmt & 36person at cellar lvl premises now occupied as a
May 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 9,782 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,473 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1949 / 53
- Assessed value
- $768,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #123824, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.
Questions about 553 Manhattan Avenue
Who owns 553 Manhattan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bh 551 Manhattan Ave, LLC.
Does 553 Manhattan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Manhattan Avenue 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 553 Manhattan Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 Manhattan Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.