53 St Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 5-unit, 4-story tenement building at 53 St Marks Place in the East Village, owned by Jonathan Linden and dating back to 1900, has experienced several significant events over recent years, with the most pressing issues currently being rodent control and building safety compliance. As of now, there are ongoing bedbug reporting violations from April 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, representing a potential concern for current tenants.

The building underwent multiple construction activities between 2020-2021, during which time several construction safety compliance violations were issued, including issues with expired contractor registrations and superintendent licenses, though these were subsequently resolved with penalties totaling over $6,000. The property has faced rodent control challenges, with consistent inspections showing varying results between 2023-2025, including initial findings of rat activity in late 2023 and early 2024, though recent inspections have passed. Bedbug treatment history shows no documented infestations between 2019-2022, but there were violations regarding bedbug report filings in 2021.

The building has a history of windows and door-related complaints, with a notable emergency complaint in early 2021, though this was closed without violations. Recent inspections have generally passed compliance checks, including a successful rodent inspection in May 2025, indicating some improvements in maintenance standards. The building has had multiple permit issuances between 2020-2021 for various construction and maintenance work, suggesting ongoing efforts to maintain the property despite the documented violations and pest control challenges.