500 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

500 West 53rd Street is a 25-story, 344-unit residential building constructed in 2005, currently owned by Jon Vogel. The building has recently experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between May and June 2025, some resulting in HPD violations. Recent inspections also identified safety concerns, including a carbon monoxide detector issue in June 2025. The building's maintenance history shows significant ongoing challenges with its heating system, as evidenced by numerous emergency complaints and violations throughout 2025.

In addition to heating issues, there are active complaints regarding elevator systems and potential occupancy concerns filed in 2025, as well as historical problems with the boiler system. The building's past maintenance record reveals various structural and safety violations, including problems with self-closing doors, electrical wiring, and fire safety equipment. Notably, from February 2023, there were multiple violations related to illegal occupancy and missing safety systems in Apartment 18M, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has a documented history of pest control measures, with periodic reports of bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, though recent filings from 2024-2025 show no current infestations.

Regular rodent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 showed passing results. The property has undergone several permit issuances for maintenance work between 2018 and 2021, suggesting ongoing attention to building upkeep, though the frequency of recent heat-related complaints indicates persistent infrastructure challenges. The building's environmental compliance history, particularly regarding elevator maintenance and heating systems, shows a pattern of recurring issues, with multiple closed complaints about defective or inoperative equipment. Recent investigation results regarding the parking garage's concrete condition and other structural elements indicate some maintenance challenges. While the property has had various violations and complaints over the years, many have been resolved through inspections and subsequent repairs, though some recent issues remain ongoing as of 2025.