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53 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

7
DOB Complaints
20
311 Housing Calls
14
Housing Violations
9
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 53 East Houston Street

The 5-story, 28-unit tenement building at 53 East Houston Street in Nolita, built in 1910 and currently owned by Eric Nelson, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2023 and into 2025. Specifically, between October 2023 and February 2025, there have been multiple documented complaints regarding building-wide heat/hot water problems, with HPD often being unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with six separate complaints regarding unsanitary conditions (pests) recorded in July 2023, though most of these inspections did not result in violations. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with official reports from 2019-2024 showing zero infested units. Several safety and maintenance violations have been documented and resolved, including self-closing door issues in 2023 (in apartments 2F and 5B) and a 2022 violation regarding fire escape obstructions.

The property has undergone various permitted work, including electrical and plumbing upgrades, with multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2022. While there have been several complaints about work without permits between 2019 and 2025, inspections generally found no violations warranting enforcement action. The building's emergency services have responded to heat and hot water complaints, indicating ongoing concerns about this particular building system.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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53 East Houston Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Nolita.

Building Characteristics

Total units 28
Year built 1910
Total area 25480 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
14
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
20
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
9
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 53a East Houston St, New York, NY 10012
  • 53b East Houston St, New York, NY 10012
  • 53c East Houston St, New York, NY 10012
  • 55 East Houston St, New York, NY 10012
  • 293 Mott St, New York, NY 10012

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53 East Houston Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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53 East Houston Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 53 East Houston Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-202025-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-212025-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-012024-12-02Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-122023-10-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-07-112023-08-08Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 53 East Houston Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-10-14CCloseNone5B§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-16CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK STAND AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR.2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-16CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK STAND AT VESTIBULE DOOR.2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
2022-04-19BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 5TH STY BALCONY,FRONT STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE2022-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 53 East Houston Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-21 07:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-20 23:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-01 01:01HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-10-12 00:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-07-11 09:30UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 53 East Houston Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16868212025-01-19CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-01-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-01-22)
16814972024-11-07CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-11-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-12)
15507322020-08-18CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2020-08-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-08-22)
15502782020-08-13CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2020-08-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-08-31)
15492392020-07-31CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-08-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-08-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 53 East Houston Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 051022 BY START ELEV LLC KEVIN SHEA CERT#5640012022-05-20
2019-05-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2019-07-05
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 53 East Houston Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 53 East Houston Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-160002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 53 East Houston Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 53 East Houston Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 53 East Houston Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 53 East Houston Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-04-1335397002JDAVEN ELETRIC CORPFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35375609Z ISSUED ON 3/12/19 AND TO FILE A CERTFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.NO C/OF/C/ON FILE.COMPLY WRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-03-0235375609ZDAVEN ELECTRIC CORPWORK AFTER HOURS WITHOUT VARIANCE PERMIT CONTRARY TO 28-105.12.5.AS NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT 12:15 AM OBSERVED WORKERS FROM DAVEN ELECTRIC IN CELLAR IN PROCESS OF UNGRADING ELECTRICAL SERVICE.DAVEN ELCTRIRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 53 East Houston Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 53 East Houston Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 53 East Houston Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 53 East Houston Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 53 East Houston Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 53 East Houston Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 53 East Houston Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 53 East Houston Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 53 East Houston Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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