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553 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

20
DOB Complaints
48
311 Housing Calls
51
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

88
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 88% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 553 3rd Avenue

553 3rd Avenue is a 6-story, 42-unit old law tenement building located in Murray Hill, built in 1900 and currently owned by Kamran Hakim. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past three years, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2022-2025, though most were resolved after HPD intervention. Significant maintenance violations have been documented, including an active ECB violation from 2023 regarding improper gas installations in apartment 51, with associated penalties totaling $10,000.

The building has faced several plumbing-related complaints, including allegations of illegal work and defective systems, particularly during late 2022 through 2023. In 2023, notable maintenance issues included a leaky roof affecting apartment 51 and various building-wide violations requiring attention. The property underwent work that resulted in multiple violations for failure to post tenant protection plans and construction rights during 2022-2023.

Inspections and maintenance records from 2021-2025 show consistent attention to rodent control, with all inspections passing. The building's bedbug reporting from 2020-2024 indicates no infestations were reported during the three-year periods covered by their annual filings. While the property has had numerous violations and complaints over the past two years, many have been addressed or closed, including roof repairs and interior maintenance issues. The most recent HPD and Department of Buildings investigations reflect ongoing attention to safety and maintenance matters, particularly regarding heating systems and plumbing infrastructure.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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553 3rd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 40% of buildings in Murray Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 42
Year built 1900
Total area 22458 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

20
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
51
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
48
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 553 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 551 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

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553 3rd Avenue 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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553 3rd Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 553 3rd Avenue. 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
2025-01-052025-01-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-062024-12-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-022024-12-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-02-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-02-13Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 553 3rd Avenue. 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
2023-04-17BCloseNoneNone§ 53,187,231 M/D LAW & DEPT RULES & REG. PROVIDE MEANS OF EGRESS FROM YARD TO STREET BY FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY FOR WHICH APPLICATION MUST BE FILED FOR APPROVAL,OR BY UNLOCKED DOOR OR GATE IN FENCE TO ADJOINING PREMISES WITH CONSENT OF ADJACENT OWNER.2023-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-17BCloseNone51§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 51, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-17BCloseNone51§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT SINK WASTE PIPE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 51, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-17BCloseNone51§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 51, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 553 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-05 09:48HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-06 15:24HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-02 10:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-02-12 10:37HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-02-12 10:34HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 553 3rd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16965792025-05-30ACTIVEPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
16758612024-08-22CLOSEDBUILDING – Vacant, Open and Unguarded2025-01-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-23)
16343002023-04-17CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2023-04-17Oath Violation Served (2023-04-20)
16297872023-02-23CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2023-02-23Oath Violation Served (2023-02-24)
16233342022-11-28CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2022-12-09Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-12-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 553 3rd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2023-10-27
2022-12-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCOMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION I OBSERVED GAS SUPPLYING BOILER WITHOUT HAVING INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION GIVEN BY DOB. OBSERVED CONDITION(S) DOES NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 27-904& FGC 406.6.2 OF THE B156 AND PRESENTS AN IMMINENT RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY. CORRECT THE SITUATION WITHIN 48 HOURSJOB #M08017359 VIOLATION VIO22-04354 GAS AUTHRIZATION WAS GIVEN 8/29/2023.2024-03-19
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 553 3rd Avenue. 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 553 3rd Avenue. 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
2024-06-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-170002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-070002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 553 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-11InitialPassed
2020-03-04InitialPassed
2018-01-22InitialPassed
2017-01-25InitialPassed
2016-08-23InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 553 3rd Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 553 3rd Avenue. 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 553 3rd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-04-1739083958HEK 3 LLCI OBSERVED GAS VALVE INSTALLED FOR STOVE AT APT 51 WITH OUT ANY PERMITS; THERE FOR NO PROPER TESTING AND/OR INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED BY DOB, NO GAS AUTHORIZATIONS AND/OR GAS CERTIFICATIONS WAS GIVEN FOR GAS UACTIVE5000.00.0
2023-04-1739083959JEK 3 LLCI OBSERVED GAS VALVE INSTALLED BEHIND GAS STOVE FOR APT 51, WITH OUT ANY PERMITS ON FILE FOR WORK PERFORMED.. WORK 100% COMPLETED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBTAIN PERMITACTIVE2500.00.0
2023-04-1739083960REK 3 LLCI OBSERVED GAS VALVE INSTALLED FOR STOVE IN APT 51 WITH OUT ANY PERMITS; THERE FOR NO PROPER TESTING AND/OR INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED BY DOB, PERFORM TESTACTIVE2500.00.0
2023-02-2339080149YEK 3 LLCGAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BUILDING WITHOUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB OBSERVED UNDER PERMIT M08017359 GAS SUPPLYING BOILER IN CELLAR WITHOUT HAVING INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB, FILE FOR REQUIRED PERESOLVE0.00.0
2022-11-1739074086PEK 3 LLCFAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER FOR INSPECTION;I CALLED SUPER HE SAID CALL MGT I DID HE SAID I WILL HAVE PROPERTY MGR CALL YOU BACK I GOT NO RESPONSE; I CALLED SUPER BACK HE SAID I NEED MGT PERMISSION I CANRESOLVE500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 553 3rd Avenue. 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 553 3rd Avenue. 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 553 3rd Avenue. 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 553 3rd Avenue. 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 553 3rd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 553 3rd Avenue. 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 553 3rd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 553 3rd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 553 3rd Avenue. 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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