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53 Vermilyea Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02225-0001Map

Owner of record: 53-57 Vermilyea Realty LLC

53 Vermilyea Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 53-57 Vermilyea Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 430 housing violations here, most recently on October 8, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
430
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
379

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 8, 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
25
About 100% of the building's 25 apartments
Up from 24 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 430

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective guillotine effect at lower sash fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at north window on east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 3rd story balcony west exterior wall at fire escape

    Sep 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 5th story balcony west exterior wall at fire escape

    Sep 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at south wall around medical cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at the door to the room with fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2025 · 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

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 11th metal tread from bottom up at the building front balcony at fire escape, 2nd story

    Nov 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the foyer located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven subwood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven subwood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Partial vacate order-observed on 04/20/2022 there are spalling/cracked bricks, spalling window sills and damaged mortar joints at exp2(north courtyard and side yard and exp3(east)side yard. due to these cond the exp2 courtyard and side yard and exp3 side yard are to be vacated remedy: vacate exp2 courtyard and side yard and exp3 side yard

    Apr 28, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner on 4/20/22 observ cracked terracotta @ lintels&parapet&cracked/spalling stucco@ paprapet remedy:owner is to immed.retain nys lic.pe/ra with terracotta&masonry experi.to inspect&evalu.entire bldg.same(pe/ra)create report of result inspect.install protect.file&permit all work submit report by 5/20/22

    Apr 20, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 7, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed in apt #4d, partial ceiling collapse has occurred in bedroom #2 (2nd bedroom from entrance door of unit) with the potential for further collapse e

    Oct 21, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner as prev summons35647319r issued6/3/22 bldg facade defects still not repaired:cracked terracotta,loose masonry bricks deteriorated mortar joints&spalling stucco@m

    Aug 2, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner as per prev summons35640243h issued4/20/22 bldg facade defects still not fixed:cracked terracotta&deteriorated stucco@parapet wall@many locations repair &/replac

    Jun 3, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:observed atexposure#1(west)cracked terra cotta at window lintels and parapet,cracked stucco at parapet.exposure#2(north)damaged mortar joints.exposure#

    Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note vestibule stair case is missing hard railing on left side rem: repair replace railing

    Nov 12, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. defect is: concreted front entrance vestibule stair case is cracked, sinking and pulling away from wall. remedy: immediately repair defects.

    Aug 9, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    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 (C7)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
25
Building area
20,395 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2225 / 1
Assessed value
$553,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108192, last renewed May 28, 2026.

Questions about 53 Vermilyea Avenue

Who owns 53 Vermilyea Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53-57 Vermilyea Realty LLC.

Does 53 Vermilyea Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 430 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 Vermilyea Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 53 Vermilyea Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 Vermilyea Avenue?

It has 25 residential units and 26 units in total.

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