253 West 76 Street
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 30 recorded HPD violations, above the Upper West Side average of 14.1.
The four-story, 10-unit building at 253 West 76th Street in the Upper West Side, built in 1890 and currently owned by D Castro, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns with water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple emergency water leak complaints in 2026 and 2025, including an open heavy flow leak reported in July 2026. The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with 12 failed rodent inspections between 2017 and 2023, including recent rodent complaints in 2026. In addition to these issues, there are current violations related to boiler maintenance, with active violations dating back to 2023-2024 for failure to file required low-pressure boiler inspections.
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What's in the 253 West 76 Street report
Is 253 West 76 Street rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.
Is 253 West 76 Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 10 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 253 West 76 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3016 buildings in this neighborhood, 449 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
These are the three data points that most influenced this building's score — ranked by how much weight the model placed on each one.
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| Total units | 10 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 4 |
| Year built | 1890 |
| Gross area | 5,035 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
253 West 76 Street's landlord & ownership
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Filed Jul 29, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
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New York, NY 10025
Other properties owned.
253 West 76 Street's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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253 West 76 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2026 | C | Original | § 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 Vestibule Door | Violation Closed |
| 08/12/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2039 Adm Code Provide Adequate Light Of Not Less Than 60 Watts Incandescent Or Equivalent Illumination At Vestibule | Nov Certified On Time |
| 08/12/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2040 Adm Code Provide Adequate Lighting At Or Near The Outside Of The Front Entranceway Of The Building And Keep Same Burning From Sunset Every Day To Sunrise On The Day Following Not Less Than 100 Watts Of Incandescent Or Equivalent At Front Areaway | Nov Certified On Time |
| 08/12/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2021 Adm Code Provide Sufficient, Proper And Separate Metal Receptacles For The Deposit Of Garbage, Rubbish And Other Waste Material And Arrange For Collection And Disposal Of Such Material. | Nov Certified On Time |
| 08/12/2026 | A | Original | §27-2104(B) Hmc Post A Proper Notice Regarding Rent Stabilization Law, In A Form Approved By The Commissioner, In A Conspicuous Location Within The Common Area At The BuildingS Entrance. For More Information About Signage Requirements, Please Visit: Https://Www.Nyc.Gov/Site/Hpd/Services-And-Information/Required-Signage.Page | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Open | 5 |
| 07/26/2026 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Open | 5 |
| 10/30/2025 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Close | 4 |
| 10/30/2025 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | 4 |
| 08/09/2025 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 4 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | Rodent | Signs Of Rodents | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | In Progress |
| 08/17/2026 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 07/27/2026 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 07/27/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 10/30/2025 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | 1715384 | Closed | 58 | 04/27/2026 |
| 11/12/2021 | 1586665 | Closed | 58 | 11/18/2021 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 09/23/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 04/25/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Low Pressure Inspection |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2021 | 39051188Y | Active | Burnham V904A 606000 Btu'S Unregistered Boiler | $312 |
| 11/16/2021 | 39051185Z | Resolve | Do Not Operate Boiler Until All Hazardous Conditions Are Immediately Corrected And Dob Is Notified To Re-Inspect To Lift Cease Use Order Call 212-393-2784 | $312 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 06/11/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 11/14/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/12/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/15/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
| 12/12/2025 | Compliance | Passed |
| 09/19/2025 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 08/27/2025 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 08/13/2025 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
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