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53 Morton Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

8
DOB Complaints
16
311 Housing Calls
33
Housing Violations
10
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 53 Morton Street

The 6-story, 73-unit old law tenement at 53 Morton Street in the West Village, owned by Chaim Babad, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues since 2019. Most recently, in late 2024, there was a complaint about mold that HPD was unable to inspect. Throughout 2022-2023, there were multiple incidents of heat and hot water system failures affecting the entire building, though these were subsequently resolved.

The building has also faced rodent-related challenges, with a confirmed rat sighting in November 2023, following earlier inspections in 2022 and 2023 that had recorded rat activity. In 2022-2024, there were significant concerns regarding lead paint compliance, with several open violations as of April 2023 affecting apartments 2J, 3E, 3H, 3J, 3K, 3L, 4D, 5L, and 6B. Historical records show ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, including a 2019 safety violation related to a fire escape, numerous complaints about illegal hotel rooms, and various construction-related violations with associated fines.

The Department of Buildings issued several violations between 2019-2021 related to construction safety, with penalties for inadequate housekeeping and safety measures during a 2019 construction project. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvement work being performed, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2024. While there have been periods of rodent activity as evidenced by multiple inspections, recent inspections in 2023-2024 have passed, suggesting some improvement in this area. The building has maintained bedbug-free status in recent reporting periods (2023-2024).

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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53 Morton Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in West Village.

Building Characteristics

Total units 73
Year built 1901
Total area 40182 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
33
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
16
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
10
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 53 Morton St, New York, NY 10014
  • 55 Morton St, New York, NY 10014

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53 Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton 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
2024-11-262024-12-01Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-192022-12-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-192022-12-08Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-192022-12-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-03-072022-12-08Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 53 Morton 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
2024-11-30CCloseNoneNone§ 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 HINGES AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALLNone
2023-04-24BOpenNone2J§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2J, 1st STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2023-04-24BOpenNone3E§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-04-24BOpenNone3H§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-04-24BOpenNone3J§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3J, 2nd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

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

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-26 12:33UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2023-11-08 11:18RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-09-03 20:06RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-08-05 12:40MosquitoesLarge Number of MosquitoesClosedDOHMH
2022-04-22 10:10GENERALSIGNAGE MISSINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 53 Morton Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16766292024-09-03CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-09-16Insufficient Information/unable To Locate Address (2024-09-16)
16427152023-07-09CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-07-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-10)
15964442022-03-31CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-03-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-31)
15380212020-03-04CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2020-09-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-09-11)
15282412019-11-19CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2022-04-18Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-04-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 53 Morton Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-05-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 112823 BY ELTECH ELEV INC ANTHONY BENITEZ CERT#6101672023-12-07
2020-05-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2019-05-24V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 53 Morton 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 Morton 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-02-190002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

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

DateTypeResult
2024-07-31InitialPassed
2023-12-29CompliancePassed
2023-11-17InitialRat Activity
2023-04-26InitialPassed
2022-09-16InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 53 Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-11-1935424340NGREAT AMERICAN CONSTR SERWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 6 STORY BUILDING,I OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD INSTALLED AT EXP#4.UPON REVIEW OF THE DESIGN DRARESOLVE625.00.0
2019-11-1935424342RGREAT AMERICAN CONSTR SERFIALURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OFA 6 STORY OCCUPIED BUILDING,I OBSERVED DEBRIS CONSISTING OF BRICKS ANDCONCRETE STORED AT ROOF LEVEL OF THE BUILDING.DEBRIS WERE NOT REMOVEDRESOLVE625.00.0
2019-11-1935424341PGREAT AMERICAN CONSTR SERFAILURE TO INSTITUTE/MAINTAIN SAFETY MEASURES.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 6 STORY OCCUPIED BUILDING. I ONSERVED PARAPET WALL REMOVED AT EXP#4 ROOF LEVEL AND INADEQUATE FALL PROTECTION PROVIDED AT A LEADING ERESOLVE5000.05000.0
2019-06-2439004500H55 MORTON STREET TENANTSI OBSERVED WHILE ON A SPOT CHECK WALLS CLOSED IN APARTMENTS AS PER INSPECTION , PERFORM TESTRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-03-2835403720MGREAT AMERICAN CONSTRUCTIPEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 2OUT OF 4 LIGHTBULBS NOT WORKING AND ONE OF THEFIXTURES HANGING FROM CONDUIT NOT ADEQUATELY FASTENED TO DECK. THISRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 53 Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 53 Morton 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

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

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

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

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 53 Morton 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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