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211 East 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

1
DOB Complaints
29
311 Housing Calls
14
Housing Violations
9
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 211 East 53rd Street

The 12-story, 146-unit residential building at 211 East 53rd Street in Midtown, owned by Carl Borenstein and constructed in 1957, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around mold and plumbing systems. Most recently, in August 2024, the building received two emergency 311 complaints for radiator plumbing issues and mold, with violations being issued for the former. The property has a documented pattern of mold-related problems, with three such complaints (two in 2024 and one in 2021) recorded within the past four years.

Apartment 7M has multiple open violations as of fall 2024, including issues with broken floor tiles, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and mold that require proper remediation under NYC Housing Maintenance Code. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with notable repairs documented through various permits issued between 2019 and 2023, primarily related to plumbing work. Violations from 2024 specifically mention needed repairs to broken floor tiles and a defective radiator in Apartment 7M.

The property has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past eight years (2024-2017), and recent rodent inspections (most recent in January 2025) have passed. The building experienced various maintenance issues in 2021, including problems with ventilation systems, doors/windows, and multiple general and specific repairs. The Department of Buildings has issued several permits for work at the property over the years, with the most recent being a plumbing permit issued in May 2023.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 146
Year built 1957
Total area 146549 sq ft
Floors 12
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
14
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
29
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
9
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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211 East 53rd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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211 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 211 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
2024-08-302024-09-13Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-302024-09-13Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-152024-05-24Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-292021-11-23General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-292021-11-23Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 211 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
2024-11-19COpenNone7M§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7M, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-10-15BOpenNone7M§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7M, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-10-15BCloseNone7M§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7M, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-15ACloseNone7M§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7M, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-07BCloseNone7M§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT RADIATOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7M, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 211 East 53rd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-08-30 09:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-08-30 09:55PLUMBINGRADIATORClosedHPD
2024-08-12 12:25Food EstablishmentFood TemperatureClosedDOHMH
2024-04-15 11:51UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2021-10-29 18:22APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 211 East 53rd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15833232021-10-02CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-10-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 211 East 53rd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-04-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 6/12/19 BY:ELTECH IND. INC. GEORGE WHITE, CERT#3530222019-06-12
2019-04-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 6/12/19 BY:ELTECH IND. INC. GEORGE WHITE, CERT#3530222019-06-18
2019-04-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 6/12/19 BY:ELTECH IND. INC. GEORGE WHITE, CERT#3530222019-06-18
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 211 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 211 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
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-040002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 211 East 53rd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-30InitialPassed
2020-03-10InitialPassed
2018-10-15InitialPassed
2018-01-08InitialPassed
2017-02-07InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 211 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 211 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 211 East 53rd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 211 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 211 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 211 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 211 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 211 East 53rd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 211 East 53rd Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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 211 East 53rd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 211 East 53rd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 211 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.

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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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