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231 East 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

5
DOB Complaints
24
311 Housing Calls
1
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 231 East 53rd Street

231 East 53rd Street is a 5-story, 13-unit residential tenement building located in Midtown Manhattan, owned by Robert Kalimian and constructed in 1904. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly between 2020-2022, with multiple emergency complaints regarding sanitary conditions, including sewage problems, and various maintenance concerns such as electrical issues, ceiling damage, and intercom problems.

While most of these complaints were officially closed, they indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges during that period. The building has had two recent significant issues: an HVAC-related violation in 2023 regarding improper vent/exhaust maintenance that resulted in a $625 penalty, and an open food temperature complaint from late 2023. Inspection records show consistent compliance with rodent control measures, with all inspections between 2010-2025 passing successfully.

More positively, the building's bedbug reports from 2024-2025 show zero infestation cases. Recent maintenance appears to have stabilized, with no major system failures reported in the last two years, and the most recent heat/hot water inspections (from 2020-2021) indicated no violations, though there was a period in 2020-2021 with heat and hot water-related complaints. The building's history also includes some compliance issues with the New York City Housing Maintenance Code, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements in 2022, and a violation related to the building entrance door in 2021.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 13
Year built 1904
Total area 10160 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
24
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
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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231 East 53rd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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231 East 53rd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 231 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
2022-01-282022-04-29Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-282022-04-29Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2020-12-232021-12-29Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-12-282021-12-29Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-02-032021-04-02Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 231 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
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-03-15ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
2021-01-11CCloseNone1C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES AT FAUCETS IN BATHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 231 East 53rd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-11-12 18:59Food EstablishmentFood TemperatureClosedDOHMH
2022-01-28 09:28UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2022-01-28 09:28UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2021-08-19 16:51Vaccine Mandate Non-ComplianceCustomer Proof of Vaccination Not CheckedClosedDOHMH
2021-02-03 14:21ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 231 East 53rd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16454052023-08-11CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2023-08-23Oath Violation Served (2023-08-23)
16373922023-05-21CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2023-08-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-08-23)
16247122022-12-17CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2023-02-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-02-06)
16212752022-10-27CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2022-10-27Complaint Referred To Department Of Transportation (dot) (2022-10-27)
14949472018-11-14CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2021-02-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 231 East 53rd Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 231 East 53rd Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 231 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-280002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 231 East 53rd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-30InitialPassed
2023-07-26InitialPassed
2020-03-10InitialPassed
2018-10-15InitialPassed
2018-01-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 231 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 231 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 231 East 53rd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-08-2339093259H231-235 EAST 53RD STREETFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST AT ROOF FOR RESTAURANT " SOUVLAKI GR" AT LOWEST LEVEL IS POORLY MAINTAINED WITH GREASE LEAKING ONTO ROOF AND DARK SMOKE HAS LEFTRESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 231 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 231 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 231 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 231 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 231 East 53rd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 231 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 231 East 53rd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 231 East 53rd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 231 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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