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234 East 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

8
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
11
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 234 East 53rd Street

234 East 53rd Street is a 3-story, 5-unit residential building in Midtown, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Elaine Eng. The building has a significant record of maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns being recurring bedbug report violations from 2021 through 2024 (four consecutive years) and multiple rat activity inspections in 2024 and 2025.

The property experienced extensive construction-related challenges between 2018 and 2021, including multiple stop work orders, construction safety violations, and environmental control board violations totaling over $10,000 in penalties related to inadequate protection for adjacent buildings and failure to maintain required logs. Several violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings were dismissed in 2025, and there are active permits as of 2023-2025 indicating ongoing work (Job #120430382, Filing #13).

The building has a documented history of rat activity, with inspections showing consistent problems from 2018 through 2025, and multiple bait applications in 2024 indicate ongoing pest control efforts. Notably, there have been four consecutive years of bedbug report violations (2021-2024), though these are administrative in nature rather than indicating an active infestation.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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234 East 53rd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Midtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1900
Total area 6744 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
11
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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234 East 53rd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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234 East 53rd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 234 East 53rd 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 234 East 53rd 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
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-15AOpenNoneNone(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
2022-02-15AOpenNoneNone(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
2021-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 234 East 53rd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 234 East 53rd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16521432023-10-27CLOSEDBUILDING – Vacant, Open and Unguarded2023-12-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-15)
15585042020-11-23CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2020-12-04Please See Complaint Number (2020-12-04)
15585022020-11-23CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2021-04-06Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2021-04-06)
15383872020-03-09CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2020-03-09Oath Violation Served (2020-03-09)
15341552020-01-21CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2020-02-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-02-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 234 East 53rd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-05
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-05
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-05
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-05
2023-04-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-05
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 234 East 53rd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-17ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-07InitialRat Activity
2024-07-22BAITBait applied
2024-06-24BAITBait applied
2024-06-11ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-03-0935479663XKTC DESIGN GROUP INCTEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SIET EXPIRED PERMIT CONSTRUCTION FENCE NOTED AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF AN ALTERATION-2 4 STORY BUILDNG SITE CLOSED AT TIME OF INSPECTION UPON RESEARCHING THE PROJECT PRIORRESOLVE625.0625.0
2019-08-1237015512XKTC DESIGN GROUP INCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35354066Z ISSUED ON 10/4/18,AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONPURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTABLE CERTIFICATERESOLVE3125.03125.0
2018-10-0435354066ZKTC DESIGN GROUP INCSEC. 3301-02(D) CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FAILS TO MAINTAIN &/OR MAKE JOB SITE LOGS AVAILABLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE W/INTERIOR WORK & ROOF WORK IN PROGRESS. DURING THE INRESOLVE1250.0630.0
2018-10-0435354068MJIN GUO LINCONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FAILED TO PERFORM DUTIES AS PER RULE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SEVERAL VIOLATING CONDITIONS: 1) CS OR LOGS NOT ON SITE 2)NO ROOF PROJECTION 3)NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION 4)POOR HOUSRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-10-0435354067KKTC DESIGN GROUP INCSEC. 3309.10 NO ROOF PROTECTION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE W/INTERIOR & ROOF WORK IN PROGRESS. DURING INSPECTION NOTED THAT THERE IS NO ROOF PROTECTION FOR ADJOINING PROPERTY ATRESOLVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 234 East 53rd 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 234 East 53rd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 234 East 53rd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 234 East 53rd 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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