53 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
The five-story, seven-unit building at 53 First Avenue in New York City's East Village, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 53-55 First Ave Fee LLC, has maintained generally good conditions over recent years, with particular attention to pest control and infrastructure safety. Most notably, the building has consistently passed annual rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025, demonstrating effective pest management practices.
The property has maintained an active compliance record regarding bedbug reporting, with all most recent filings (2024-2025) showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, and previous years' reports (2021-2023) showing similar patterns of good maintenance. The building has experienced some documented safety concerns, including a fire escape-related safety complaint in 2021 that was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations found. Two housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2021 and 2022 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these were subsequently addressed.
A gas utility referral complaint from 2021 was closed due to inspector access issues. Importantly, the most recent housing maintenance code violation from April 2024 regarding bedbug reporting has not yet been certified, though the building's current bedbug reports suggest this may have been addressed. The property has demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory requirements, with most violations being closed through appropriate corrective actions or inspections.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 7 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1900 |
| Total area | 9216 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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