53 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
The 20-story, 239-unit building at 53 West 14th Street in Chelsea, owned by Edward Milstein, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly regarding ventilation and construction-related concerns. In early 2025, multiple complaints were filed between February 27 and June 4, including multiple ventilation system issues (both general and specific to ceilings), lighting problems, and indoor air quality concerns related to construction dust, though inspections were often unable to be completed by HPD. Prior to this, in August 2024, HPD found violations related to the ventilation system, with similar concerns noted in previous years.
The building has also experienced past maintenance issues, including a 2020 violation regarding hot water supply in apartment 20E, and a 2024 violation for a broken mechanical air vent in apartment 21D. The property has undergone various inspections and investigations over the years, with inspection records showing attention to elevator safety, tenant safety, and unauthorized occupancy concerns. Multiple illegal hotel room complaints have been filed, particularly in 2018-2019, though inspections often resulted in access denial.
The building's elevator system has been subject to inspection and violation issues between 2019-2021, though most were ultimately dismissed. Recent construction activities appear to have caused temporary disturbances, as evidenced by the 2025 indoor air quality complaints. However, the building has maintained a relatively clean record for bedbug and rodent infestations in recent years, with zero reported cases of bedbugs between 2023-2025, except for one instance in 2019-2020 involving two units that were reportedly treated. The most recent permit activity shows proper documentation for work performed under job number 140974033, issued in 2023.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 239 |
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Year built | 1965 |
Total area | 310000 sq ft |
Floors | 20 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 52 West 15th St, New York, NY 10011
- 54 West 15th St, New York, NY 10011
- 53 West 14th St, New York, NY 10011
- 55 West 14th St, New York, NY 10011
- 57 West 14th St, New York, NY 10011
- 59 West 14th St, New York, NY 10011
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