323 East 53Rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 6-story, 11-unit building at 323 East 53rd Street is a relatively new construction, having been completed in 2016, and is currently owned by Stuart Smolar. The building's history has been marked by several construction-related issues between 2020 and 2022, including multiple violations and complaints regarding construction safety compliance, adjacent building protection, and problems with scaffolding.

In March 2021 alone, three separate construction safety compliance actions were taken, resulting in two Oath Violations and one Stop Work Order, though these were subsequently rescinded. A notable violation occurred in February 2022 regarding the failure to certify correction on an immediately hazardous ECB violation, though this was dismissed by April 2022. The building's most recent history has been relatively clear of major issues, with no reported bedbug infestations over the past three reporting periods from 2021 through 2024, showing a consistent record of zero infested or eradicated units.

The only recent Department of Buildings complaint was filed in March 2022 regarding illegal/Improper vent/exhaust systems, which resulted in an Oath Violation being served. It's worth noting that the building underwent multiple permit issuances between 2020 and 2021 for various types of work, including plumbing, electrical, and alteration permits. The pattern of complaints and violations suggests initial compliance challenges during the building's early years, particularly between 2020 and 2022, followed by a period of relative stability and compliance since 2022.