225 East 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

Located in Midtown Manhattan, 225 East 53rd Street is a 6-story, 1920-built class B building currently owned by Ira Sussman. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed for the entire building in October 2024, December 2024, and February 2025, among others. Multiple active violations related to elevator service (with a single device on property and no alternate service), infrastructure issues, and safety concerns have emerged recently.

As of July 2025, the building faces active Environmental Control Board violations including failure to maintain building code compliance regarding the service elevator equipment (penalty $1,250), a large hole in the basement egress/emergency exit stairway (penalty $1,250), and other safety-related violations. The property has undergone multiple bedbug treatments between 2021 and 2025, with recent filings showing eradication of units with previous infestations. Rodent activity was identified in inspections throughout 2022-2025, though recent inspections in July 2025 showed compliance with rodent control requirements, suggesting some improvement in pest management.

The Department of Buildings records reveal persistent maintenance challenges, with structural, electrical, and safety violations documented over several years, including issues with stairway emergency lighting, GFCI outlets, and various infrastructure problems. A notably concerning violation from December 2022 reported a defective boiler providing no heat to the entire building. The building's management has faced scrutiny for not certifying correction of Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) ECB Violations as of late 2024. While there have been periods of compliance achieved in various inspections, the frequency and nature of the violations indicate ongoing maintenance and safety concerns that require attention.